Joey Hinojosa

About Joey Hinojosa

Joey Hinojosa graduated with a bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism and a master's degree in mass communications. He began working at Empower Brokerage in early 2022 and enjoys being creative in his writing, photography, videography, animation, and other projects.
A large Route 66 logo appears on an empty road.
There are plenty of big city or foreign travel destinations to venture to this summer, but there are many lesser-known places to explore in the USA. You can learn a lot about a city, state, or country by taking road trips in your vehicle. If you are longing for the […]

Take a Trip on Route 66

 in Health  tagged Big Texan Steak Ranch / Conoco Tower Station and U-Drop Inn Café / Does Route 66 still exist? / KiMo Theater / Lou Mitchell's Diner / Oklahoma Route 66 Museum / Route 66 / What are the best stops along Route 66? / Where is Route 66? / Why did Route 66 disappear? / Wigwam Motel by
A provider explains a preventive healthcare service to a patient.
Millions of people across the country utilize preventive healthcare services every day. Under Section 2713 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), private health plans must offer coverage for many recommended preventive services and cannot charge you a copayment or coinsurance, even if you have not met your yearly deductible. Recent court […]

Preventive HealthCare Services

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Two hockey players in skates, a hockey stick and a puck are seen on the ice.
5 Unique Hockey Traditions The National Hockey League (NHL) is deep into its postseason, and viewers are bound to witness many of the league’s unique hockey traditions. You may have never watched a hockey game before, or perhaps you are a seasoned fan. Regardless, sit back and prepare to learn […]

5 Unique Hockey Traditions

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Antioxidant-powered blueberries are seen.
Benefits of Blueberries Blueberries, the small and tasty fruit, are a healthy snack choice to brighten your day. The blue fruit grows throughout the USA with farms in 38 states, but 98 percent of its production occurs in Washington, Oregon, California, Michigan, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, and New Jersey. […]

Blueberries’ Benefits

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Why are enrollees losing Medicaid coverage? In 2020, Congress established the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) to allow a continuous enrollment provision helping people with medical coverage during the pandemic. For three years, the federal government instructed states to maintain enrollment of nearly all Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance […]

Are You Losing Medicaid Coverage?

 in Health  tagged Can I lose Medicaid coverage if I am eligible? / Children's Health Insurance Program / CHIP / How soon will people lose CHIP coverage? / How soon will people lose Medicaid coverage? / medicaid / What can I do if Medicaid disenrolls me? / Who is eligible for CHIP? / Who is eligible for Medicaid? / Why are enrollees losing Medicaid coverage? by
A cardinal college mascot celebrates on the basketball court.
5 of the Strangest College Mascots It is March, and sports fanatics look to enjoy college basketball’s 68-team men’s and women’s tournaments. If you have ever watched a game or two, you might have seen a mascot interacting with the crowd or encouraging them to make noise. While watching a […]

5 Strange College Mascots

 in Health  tagged Big Red mascot / Brutus Buckeye / College basketball / NCAA Tournament / Ohio State mascot / Peter the Anteater / Stanford tree mascot / Strangest College Mascots / UC Irvine mascot / Wichita State mascot / WKU mascot / WuShock by
A person takes a photograph while hiking in the mountains.
Hiking Preparation Spending your time outside in the fresh air, being active, and taking in the beautiful nature scenes encompass the hiking experience. Maybe you have never hiked before but would like to try it. Preparing for your first hiking adventure involves many tasks, but it is achievable. Start hiking […]

Hiking Preparation

 in Health  tagged Hiking / hiking preparation / Hiking socks and shoes / How do I prepare for a hike? / What clothes and shoes should I wear while hiking? / What do I pack for hiking? / What wildlife are along hiking trails? by
A New Year's Eve party is photographed.
Thinking of New Year’s Eve, what comes to your mind? Do you envision funny party hats, noise makers, champagne, and people going to extravagant parties while wearing their best attire? You might imagine Times Square in New York City overflowing with people and confetti. Let us explore the origin of […]

New Year’s Eve Traditions

 in Health / News  tagged Auld Lang Syne / Auld Lang Syne lyrics / Nashville music note drop / New Orleans Fleur de Lis drop / New Year's Eve traditions / New Years Eve / Sartori Big Cheese drop / Time Square ball / What does Auld Lang Syne mean? / When did the New Year's Eve ball first start? by
A colorful map of the United States of America if seen.
The State of Jefferson Have you ever heard of the state of Jefferson? Nearly 81 years ago, the United States of America almost adopted Jefferson, made up of western Oregon and northern California counties. How close to becoming a recognized state was Jefferson? Does Jefferson still have interest today? When […]

The State of Jefferson

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