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FDA WARNINGS – YOUR PHARMACIST’S DUTY?
FDA WARNINGS – YOUR PHARMACIST’S DUTY? 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

So if the FDA comes out with a warning on a medication, or the medication has been withdrawn, who is supposed to tell you – the consumer?Well, some would argue that as an involved consumer, you should be proactive in your healthcare and investigate whether your medications are still on…

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DON’T BE TEMPTED BY SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES
DON’T BE TEMPTED BY SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Leaving your job in six months to start a new business? Want to plan ahead, right?YES – but don’t want to publish ahead.Don’t create a new profile on SquiddoDon’t change your job on LinkedInDon’t update your status on Facebook to “Excited about my new job!”Don’t put it in your Christmas…

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HOLIDAYS AND HEART ATTACKS
HOLIDAYS AND HEART ATTACKS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Last year I read this article on Holidays and Heart Attacks. According to those in the know, we have just started Heart Attack Season – when the number of heart attacks is on the rise.Why? Could be many reasons– stress– too much drinking (alcohol)– too much eating (cheese balls, rich…

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WHAT TO DO WHEN ASKED TO SIGN A NON COMPETE
WHAT TO DO WHEN ASKED TO SIGN A NON COMPETE 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I know that folks are changing jobs. A New Job means, maybe, you have been asked to sign a non-compete.If this is your first experience with this beast – beware. This is how we recommend you approach it:1. Ask if you can take it home to look over it before…

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PEARLS OF NURSING WISDOM
PEARLS OF NURSING WISDOM 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I picked up a copy of Virginia Nurses Today Magazine yesterday. Inside was a great article by a woman named Sandra Olanitori, RN, MS. Ms. Olanitori wrote the following advice to new nursing school graduates:P – pay attention during orienation and after – be persistent.E – Always strive for EXCELLENCEA…

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DRUG PUSHERS – NO WAIT, I MEAN DOCTORS
DRUG PUSHERS – NO WAIT, I MEAN DOCTORS 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I many friends in the medical community who I would and do trust with my life. So I wonder, how many times a day are they told by non-physicians, how to treat their patients?Case in point: Today’s Wall Street Journal reports that CVS (yes the pharmacy), with the financial support…

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MEDICARE PART D – INSIGHT!
MEDICARE PART D – INSIGHT! 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

In Today’s Roanoke Times is a well written, and reasoned op-ed piece about MEDICARE D. You remember the promises, right? Medicare Part D will be a purchased supplement for our needy Seniors.The Author discusses some needed revisions to the plan, and our role as citizens to become involved and lobby…

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FRITH LAW FIRM ON SQUIDOO
FRITH LAW FIRM ON SQUIDOO 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

We are so hip around hereCheck us out!http://www.squidoo.com/VIRGINIA-EMPLOYMENT-LAW–NON-COMPETES-Check out our new SQUIDOO PAGE

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STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS DURING A RECESSION (and beating your Non-compete!)
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS DURING A RECESSION (and beating your Non-compete!) 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

Unless you take the Thoreau approach, you have probably noticed the United States economy is either in or headed toward a recession.Amazingly, some folks say this is a great time to start your own business. Now while I fear many will do this because they are being laid off, there…

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DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY
DEPRESSION IN ELDERLY 150 150 Lauren Ellerman

I know that many American families have seen this pattern: 1. Loved one requires more care than family can give and loved one enters assisted living facility or nursing home.2. Loved one is not adjusting well and within months, is diagnosed with depression.3. Loved one is given “anti-depressants” to “help”…

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