Monthly Archives: November 2018

Humbly Thankful

Posted on November 28, 2018 by ddxdx

The turkey and dressing leftovers may be gone but the time for thankfulness is not over. It’s a blessed day in Idaho when the sun sets westward and we draw comfort that it will rise again. Such blessings are symbolized … Continue reading →

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Rip off the Band-aid

Posted on November 26, 2018 by ddxdx

  I hear the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare wants to wait until January 2020 to start enrolling people in the newly expanded Medicaid eligibility passed under Proposition 2 this last election. I’m sorry, but this is a pressing … Continue reading →

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Owning our Health

Posted on November 15, 2018 by ddxdx

The campaign to expand Medicaid health insurance eligibility in Idaho brought some broad health policy questions to the forefront. I am thankful we are having these discussions now; we have put this off for a long time. One of the … Continue reading →

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Hold on to the Reins

Posted on November 8, 2018 by ddxdx

  By the time this is printed the November 6th election will be over and half the electorate will think the world will end and the other half will think their prayers have been answered. And the half that didn’t … Continue reading →

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