Spring on the Upper West Side: How far can you take the beauty?

Spring on the Upper West Side: How far can you take the beauty?

Photo credit: Yvonne Vavra Written by Yvonne Vavra We are cute. Officially quite, confirmed by a real estate agent. Recent surveys have agreed that nowhere in the country is spring as beautiful as the Upper West Side, especially the Central Park area. Cherry blossoms and magnolias bloom in happy pink hues in front of the … Read more

Experts warn that ‘Wild West’ Pilates reform boom is leading to an increase in injuries

Experts warn that 'Wild West' Pilates reform boom is leading to an increase in injuries

The reformer Pilates boom has created a “wild west” of studios, leading to a lack of regulation leading to more inexperienced teachers and more injuries, a professional standards body has warned. Pilates is not formally or legally regulated, and as Pilates grows in popularity, industry experts say, reformer-based cramming classes taught by instructors with limited … Read more

West Suburban Medical Center owner plans to reopen hospital by summer, but questions remain

West Suburban Medical Center owner plans to reopen hospital by summer, but questions remain

Next, Sudden Closure of West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park The hospital’s CEO spoke publicly for the first time last week on Wednesday, saying the closure was temporary and that there were plans to reopen this summer, a plan that has been met with much skepticism. Doctors working in West Suburban have doubts about … Read more

West Virginia moves toward pre-approval after man dies due to insurance denial

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Six months after Eric Tennant died after a long battle with his health insurance company over doctor-recommended cancer treatment, West Virginia’s Republican governor signed a bill aimed at limiting the damage caused by insurance denials. Subscribe to read this story without ads Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Tennant, a coal mine … Read more