THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! For many Americans, getting the right medical care isn’t just about what their doctors recommend; it’s also about what their insurance company is willing to cover. So what happens when those two don’t agree? And why can […]
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THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! In the United States, as many as 30 million people are affected by eating disorders, including many children and adolescents, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect both […]
THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! Is it really normal that the health insurance we pay for often doesn’t fully protect us? It may be ‘normal’ but is it right? Millions of Americans face soaring healthcare costs, coverage denials, medical […]
THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! America’s healthcare system doesn’t only hurt us in big ways – like forcing us to choose between getting expensive medical treatments or living sick. Or having to choose the ‘least worst,’ but always very […]
THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! Imagine being cut off from Mom – a nursing home resident – for months. You can’t bring her favorite foods, or help dress her, hug her, or even hold her hand. For thousands of […]
THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! What role do family members and friends play in the lives of nursing home residents? When COVID hit, how were residents impacted when their loved ones were no longer allowed to visit them? Today we […]
THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! What happens when we get too sick to work in a healthcare system that is tied to our jobs? What is the ultimate cost? The story of New York Health Act advocate Mariana Pineda is a […]
THIS TIME ON CODE WACK! This is the story of Mariana Pineda, a dedicated advocate, organizer, and powerful voice in the fight for healthcare justice. Mariana was a teacher in the Roosevelt School District, Nassau County, Long Island, until she caught […]