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The Affordable Care Act: How does it affect me?

The Marketplace is opening. Do you know what it means for you and your family? Join us on Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Eagle Municipal Building, 820 E. Main Street, Eagle, WI 53119. The purpose of the seminar is to set straight the myths about healthcare reform, illustrate the true structure of the new healthcare model, and show the benefits for individuals (under 65), non-profits, and small business owners. A full explanation of the Health Insurance Exchanges, or market places will also be provided. Presented by Daren Allen, Vice President at Common Ground Healthcare Cooperative.

Climbing the Pyramid

The USDA, amid much fanfare, has released a new Food Pyramid to motivate us all to eat better and to be more healthy.  It's said that the old Food Pyramid was "confusing".  What is certainly true is that few people paid as much attention to it as they should.  Perhaps things will be different, now that the stripes on the pyramid run vertically.