healthcare

Universal Healthcare Is Not Socialism

By Brandon LaGreca / April 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Universal Healthcare Is Not Socialism

In an election year, paying for healthcare is one of the most discussed issues, with much of the rhetoric from politicians being polarized. On one side, any mention of universal healthcare is sloshed in the bucket of un-American socialism. On the other side, a single-payer option is championed as the only humane way forward.

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Taking Time to Heal

By Brandon LaGreca / January 14, 2017 /

Time heals all wounds. This old adage alludes to the body’s self-regulating function. Simply put, wellness is your birthright, and your body is always trying to heal itself.

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A Crisis of Consciousness in Today’s Healthcare System

By Brandon LaGreca / January 7, 2017 /

Modern western healthcare is expensive. The United States has the highest healthcare spending at 17 percent of its gross domestic product, nearly twice as much as other developed countries. Given the current economic climate, we need to ask some difficult questions to evaluate whether our chosen healthcare system provides value, equity, and compassionate care to all recipients. 

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