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Take the pledge. Take your meds

Take the pledge. Take your meds.Are you one of the three out of four Americans who sometimes fails to take your prescription medicines as directed? If so, you are putting your health at risk! NCL is launching a new national multi-stakeholder campaign to encourage conversations between health care professionals and patients and get consumers to take the pledge to take their meds!

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New changes for 2011 in health care

What's new with the Affordable Care Act for 2011?More than 20 new provisions of the Affordable Care Act took effect with the new year. Which ones will affect you and your family, and which ones will not come to be until 2014? Get to know the Affordable Care Act.

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Do you have a winter weather emergency plan?

Is your family prepared for winter emergencies?As many people in several parts of the country can recently attest, winter weather can mean significant and sudden drops in temperatures and very serious winter storms. It is important to be prepared so that you can stay safe and healthy during the winter months.

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