Opinion

I Learned the Hard Way Just How Barbaric American Health Care Is

UNWELLNESS

A recent COVID infection robbed me of my hearing, and even with decent health insurance, there’s no hope in sight… or sound.

Deborah Copaken
Deborah Copaken
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