Donna Partow

I spent hours yesterday helping a dear friend who is fighting off foreclosure. Why? Medical bills. I sat and wept as I reviewed the bank statements - almost every debit transaction was for a doctor visit, medical procedure co-pay or prescription. This family's life savings is being wiped out. The dad has been on disability since January with medical problems largely related to excess weight and stress. So when people tell

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