The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
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English | Beverly Biziewski ha sido seleccionada por AARP, la organización sin fines de lucro que trabaja para mejorar la calidad de vida de todos a medida que envejecen, para recibir el Premio Andrus por Servicio Comunitario de AARP en las Islas Vírgenes de 2022, el premio de voluntariado estatal más prestigioso y visible de la Asociación para servicio comunitario.
Español | Beverly Biziewski has been selected by AARP, the nonprofit organization that works to enhance the quality of life for all as they age, to receive the 2022 AARP in The Virgin Islands Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.
AARP in the Virgin Islands wants its members to prepare for the November general election. Our members comprise a robust demographic of our territory’s voters; together, we can be the “deciders” in the 2022 elections. We need every candidate and lawmaker to commit to addressing the challenges facing people 50+. That’s why we are partnering with the Virgin Islands Disability Rights Center to present Voter Machine Demonstration and Registration Drives in St. Croix and St. Thomas to help educate and help Virgin Islanders commit to being a voice in the election.
English | Estamos a casi un mes de la temporada de huracanes del Atlántico 2022, y la Asociación Nacional Oceánica y Atmosférica (NOAA) ha pronosticado lo que podría ser su séptima temporada consecutiva de huracanes por encima del promedio. AARP Islas Vírgenes está trabajando arduamente para mantener informado al territorio, especialmente a su comunidad de más de 50 años, sobre cómo prepararse para la actual temporada de huracanes y otros desastres.
Español | We’re almost one month into the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has forecasted what could be its seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. AARP-Virgin Islands is working very hard to keep the territory – especially its 50+ community – informed about preparing for the current hurricane season and other disasters.
English | El acceso a internet de alta velocidad ya no es un lujo, es una necesidad. Y dado que la pandemia de COVID-19 está comenzando su tercer año, el acceso a internet de alta velocidad asequible y confiable, también conocido como banda ancha, es esencial para proporcionar las conexiones que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes con sus familiares, amigos, proveedores de atención médica, trabajo y mucho más.
Español | High speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. And with the COVID-19 pandemic now entering its third year, access to affordable and reliable high speed internet, also known as broadband, is essential to providing the connections Virgin Islanders need to family, friends, health care providers, work and so much more.