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Social Security celebrates Black History Month

[aesop_character img=”http://box5224.temp.domains/~signalv9/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2016-12-22-at-12.13.21-PM-1.png” name=”Essie L. Landry” caption=”Social Security public-affairs specialist” align=”left” force_circle=”off” revealfx=”off”] In February, we honor African-Americans by…

Building healthy relationships through prevention education

[aesop_character img=”http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/OPINION-Commentary-Mitchell-head-shot.jpg” name=”Mary Ellen Mitchell” caption=”Executive director, The WomenShelter ” align=”left” force_circle=”off” revealfx=”off”] Statistics indicate that nearly 1.5…

Ending bed-wetting takes time and commitment

[aesop_character img=”http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/OPINION-Commentary-Wehbi-head-shot.jpeg” name=”Elias Wehbi” caption=”Pediatric urologist” align=”left” force_circle=”off” revealfx=”off”] About 15 percent of 5-year-olds experience some type of…

What day of the month do I get my social security payment?

[aesop_character img=”http://box5224.temp.domains/~signalv9/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2016-12-22-at-12.13.21-PM-1.png” name=”Essie Landry” caption=”Social Security Public Affairs specialist” align=”left” force_circle=”off” revealfx=”off”] Timing is everything, and the arrival…

How Medicare covers mental health

[aesop_character img=”https://signal-tribune.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-31-at-5.47.47-PM.png” name=”Greg Dill” caption=”Medicare regional administrator” align=”left” force_circle=”off” revealfx=”off”] Let’s hope it never happens, but there may…

Reaching retirement age? Here's what you need to know

[aesop_character img=”http://box5224.temp.domains/~signalv9/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/Screen-Shot-2016-12-22-at-12.13.21-PM-1.png” name=”Essie L. Landry” caption=”Social Security Public Affairs specialist” align=”left” force_circle=”off” revealfx=”off”] Every birthday deserves celebration, but…