Spring is here……unless we believe that it will snow in May, since the latest measurable (0.1 to 1.0 inch) snowfall for the winter season in Chicago recorded history has occurred as late as May 11th. Pollen/mold counts during April have been low to moderate and have even included grass pollen being detected on some days, […]
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Spring Allergies: The Eyes Have It
In the 1979 film comedy ‘Being There,’ the lead character—played by Peter Sellers of Inspector Clouseau fame—is a Washington D.C. gardener who is mistakenly believed to be a wise domestic policy expert. When he says “There will be growth in the spring,” people around him interpret it to refer to the economy instead of to […]
Health Insurance Pointers-Part 2: The Commercial Insurer
If you have commercial health insurance and you have selected your health insurance plan for this year, it is also important to review and understand your individual health care benefits. Even those whose plans stayed the same should review the pointers below. 1. Review your benefits and see if anything has changed. Many times, plans […]