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Ely Bair had two medically necessary jaw surgeries. For the first, in 2018, his share of the bill was $3,000. For the second, in 2019 after a job change, he was billed $27,000, even though he had the same insurance carrier.

Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His 2nd Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More

To realign the man's jaw and ease his chronic pain and high blood pressure, he would need two operations, the surgeon said. Both procedures went well, but the patient was shocked by the second bill.

Alexis Hawkins, a nursing student at Grossmont College in El Cajon, views an instructional video in the front yard of her home. Hawkins has been practicing her skills on family members while learning from home.

Nursing Schools Turned to Computer Simulations During the Pandemic. Are Students Learning?

The pandemic has restricted the number of clinical placements available to nursing students in hospitals, forcing them to practice their skills instead on mannequins, virtual patients, or at home with relatives and even stuffed animals.

Same Hospital And Insurer, But The Bill For His 2nd Jaw Procedure Was $24,000 More

To realign the man's jaw and ease his chronic pain and high blood pressure, he would need two operations, the surgeon said. Both procedures went well, but the patient was shocked by the second bill.

Pianist, composer and coder Dan Tepfer confronted pandemic isolation with ingenious technological solutions.

Hear Bach's Music Like You've Never Heard It Before: Upside Down

For most artists, 2020 was a year of forced isolation and few opportunities. But Dan Tepfer, a jazz pianist and composer, had a busy year, partly thanks to his technological acumen.

Female recruit handed a weapon during the Boot Camp during the Crucible, April 28, 2021.

First Class Of Female Recruits In San Diego History May Be The Last For Now

Female recruits went through Marine boot camp in San Diego for the first time this spring. As they are set to graduate, these new Marines say it's time for women to keep training on the West Coast.

The victim, who has not been identified, told San Francisco police that Darrell Hunter "used a hand gesture to mimic a gun, and simulated shooting the occupants of the business."

San Francisco Man Who Threatened Asian Woman In Bakery Arrested For Hate Crime

The victim first called police on Sunday when she says Darrell Hunter entered the store threatening to shoot Chinese people. Officials arrested him days later when he returned to menace her.

San Diego Firefighters battle the Valley Fire which scorched more than 16,000 acres on Sep 6, 2020.

The Politics Of Climate Change Largely Set Aside In Pandemic Year

A warming climate was a key talking point for national political candidates last year, but then the pandemic happened.

The Montgomery Middle School sign is pictured, Feb. 17, 2021.

Study: Black Students Still More Likely To Face Harsh Discipline

New research published Wednesday shows that disproportionate rates of suspensions and expulsions for Black students continues in San Diego Unified and across the state.

It's not a known side-effect, but some people are experiencing changes to their menstrual cycles after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The reports have led some researchers to take a closer look at the possible connection.

Why Reports Of Menstrual Changes After COVID Vaccine Are Tough To Study

Some people have reported getting a lighter or heavier period after getting a COVID-19 vaccine. Cause for concern? Doctors say no. Could it be a temporary side-effect? That's harder to determine.

Members of the Capitol Police are under investigation for their actions as rioters attacked the Capitol building. Two officers have been suspended.

Capitol Police Officers Suspended For Actions During Rioters' Attack On Capitol

One suspended officer took a selfie with a rioter. Another donned a MAGA hat and "started directing people around," Rep. Tim Ryan said. Other officers are under investigation.

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