Insured medical error bills spotlight a Colorado family's ordeal
Tammy Fogall of Colorado recounts a troubled Ohio trip ending in a $12,000 bill after medical mistakes. Her husband survived a burst appendix. VA and Blue Cross Blue Shield covered most costs, but a $4,250 deductible and 20 percent of remaining charges remain. She seeks better steps and cites Mothers Against Medical Error founder Helen Haskell for guidance.
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Pope Francis Mission of Love Inspires Global Call to Kindness
Guest opinion by Jennifer Silva reflects on Pope Francis arrival in the United States for the Love is Our Mission tour and his call for universal goodwill. The pontiff urges prayer for all and closer dialogue across divides, urging ordinary people and leaders to act with compassion. The Mount Carmel Register invites local letters and identifies submission rules.
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Letters policy and classifieds for thank yous in the paper
The Register lists individual thank yous under Card of Thanks in classifieds at a nominal rate. Thank yous must be community wide or of general interest. Non profits may get discounted rates for thanking donors and others. Election and political letters are restricted to ensure fairness and response time. Candidate communications are treated as political advertising.
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