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Reporter @medcitynews Formerly @BeckersHR, @FlatlandKC through @DJNF, @IMidwest, @ThePioneerPress UIUC journalism Grad

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I'm a dedicated journalist with experience covering breaking news, politics and human interest pieces. I'm especially passionate about feature reporting because I'm able to develop a deeper connection with my sources and be more creative in my writing.

My interest in journalism first started in high school when I joined my school newspaper, where I eventually became Editor-in-chief my senior year. I am now in my last semester at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where I'm majoring…

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Doctors are finding new ways therapy dogs can help human patients. But how does the work affect t...

Doctors are finding new ways therapy dogs can help human patients. But how does the work affect t...

Libby the therapy dog pads through the hallways at Advocate Children's Hospital in Park Ridge, heading for a …

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A Highland Park resident from a Jewish family was kept hidden in France during the Holocaust. She...

A Highland Park resident from a Jewish family was kept hidden in France during the Holocaust. She...

As a Jew growing up in Europe during World War II who was sent to a Catholic boarding school by her family in…

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Declawing surgeries can lead to destructive behavior in cats, some say; more efforts to ban pract...

Declawing surgeries can lead to destructive behavior in cats, some say; more efforts to ban pract...

When Gina, a 10-year-old cat, was brought in to the Harmony House for Cats in Chicago, it was quickly discove…

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Girl's lemonade stand: 'I like to help people in need and kids with cancer'

Girl's lemonade stand: 'I like to help people in need and kids with cancer'

Eight-year-old Anna Ciamarra walked into the Elmhurst Public Library wearing an Alex's Lemonade Stand T-shirt…

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How Elmhurst's Synapse House helps those recovering from brain injuries

How Elmhurst's Synapse House helps those recovering from brain injuries

Scott Bleile is a regular at Synapse House, but the truth is, his ultimate goal is not to need the place anym…

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'Close the Camps:' Highland Park vigil protests detention camps

'Close the Camps:' Highland Park vigil protests detention camps

Nicole Terry knows first-hand what it's like to be separated from her family. Born in 1934 in France, Terry's…

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Healthcare Groups Praise Unanimous Committee Approval of MA Prior Auth Bill

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By Marissa Plescia Verified
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The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act passed out of the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously on Wednesday, a move that many healthcare advocates are applauding. Reps. Ami Bera (D-California), Mike Kelly (R-Pennsylvania), Suzan DelBene (D-Washington) and John Joyce (R-Pennsylvania) introduced the bill. Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) and Mark Warner (D-Virginia) introduced a companion bill in the Senate, though it has not yet advanced out of committee.
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Neko Health Secures $700M to Support US Expansion

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By Marissa Plescia Verified
| MedCity News Verified
Neko Health, a health tech company, announced Wednesday that it raised $700 million in Series C funding, which it will use to support its expansion into the U.S. The Swedish-based company’s flagship product is the Neko Health Scan, a health assessment that analyzes skin health, pre-diabetes risk and blood abnormalities. It also assesses risk factors linked to metabolic syndrome, stroke and heart attack.
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Coalition Urges Policymakers to Reject No Surprises Act Enforcement Bill

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By Marissa Plescia Verified
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The Coalition Against Surprise Medical Billing launched a “six-figure” ad campaign on Monday that calls on policymakers to reject the No Surprises Act Enforcement Act, which the organization argues will reward the stakeholders abusing the independent dispute resolution process.
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