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Saturday, October 18th - 7:30pm The Howard Fine Theatre 1445 N. Las Palmas Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 Valet Parking Available Appearances Include: Mark Ballas & Derek Hough Michael Chiklis E.G.Daily Sam Harris Joanna Lara Johnston Jean Louisa Kelly Eva La Rue Von Smith Artist participation is based on availability and is subject to change.

Elders care for families torn by HIV Seventy-three-year-old Nguyen Thi Mai (not her real name) smiles to hide her deep sadness. “What can I do?” the 73-year-old woman replies to a question about whether her meagre income is enough to feed her HIV-positive son.

As many of you may know, I’m on vacation. However, I haven’t shared where I am–I didn’t want to make  anyone out there jealous, but here goes… My husband and I spent this past week on the beautiful island of Kauai. Right now, as I type this, I can hear the waves lapping the shore in that wonderful, rhythmic song of the beach.

Yes, in all due modesty, women over fifty rule. And not just with our formidable experience, smarts, and menopausal zest. We rule in a number of ways–not the least of which is our physical endurance… okay, well, kinda.  For those of you who are frequent readers, you may recall that I’m currently on vacation.

As women who’ve sailed past our fiftieth birthdays, we’ve already learned a number of life lessons. We know that life isn’t always easy, you don’t always get what you want, and larger disappointments can seem like unbearable hardships if you look at them that way.

I recently read an article on ABC.com called “Aging Chicks: Still Rockin’ or Embarrassing?” about the success many aging “rocker chicks” have enjoyed as of late. From the likes of Cher, Deborah Harry, Madonna, and Tina Turner…these ladies are proving that getting older doesn’t necessarily mean becoming obsolete.

For those of you who regularly read my blog, you’ve noticed my brand new look. This colorful new Feisty Side of Fifty is due to my dear friend and artist extraordinaire, the Pop Art Diva. She’s wildly creative and has a penchant for both color and nostalgia.

Primary Care Doctors, Specialists and Medical Homes, Part II (985) Posted by Maggie Mahar on October 1, 2008 While health policy wonks envision a legion of 21st century Marcus Welbys who know their patients, consult with their specialists, send out timely reminders, and keep a meticulous record

The Medicaid Challenge (Part I) niko karvounis, October 01, 2008 , , , all the benefits don’t mean a thing if patients can’t find doctors to provide them. In a post last November, I noted that reimbursement rates for Medicaid are abysmally low across the nation as compared to both private insurance

Required Reading: The Value of ID Specialists Posted by Paul Sax on September 29th, 2008 In the most recent issue of Clinical Infectious Diseases, there’s a comprehensive review of the value of an ID specialist from the perspective of non-patient care activities.