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What an ER visit in Chicago taught me about US health insurance

Two months ago, I cut my hand badly at work while breaking down a case of fish. The cut was deep, and my chef sent me to the emergency room. I had health insurance through my job. I thought that mean…

DRDiego·United States·8 days ago7 likes1 comments

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Working in Chicago kitchens as a Mexican chef

I trained as a chef in Guadalajara and ran a kitchen in a restaurant there for five years. I moved to Chicago in 2021 after marrying my wife, who is a US citizen, so I came on a marriage-based green…

DRDiego·United States·3 months ago6 likes0 comments