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Joe Rumbolo,"Your Medicare Guy"
Mar 3 2024
Joe Rumbolo,"Your Medicare Guy"
After graduating from St. Louis University with a degree in Business, he joined the Missouri Air National Guard’s 131st Tactical Fighter Wing for a 6-year stint as a weapons mechanic. Joe has traveled several interesting, exciting, and successful career paths in his life including leader and bass player for the rhythm and blues rock and soul horn band The Spirit of St. Louis, musical artist manager touring with The Moody Blues and the band Chicago, owner/operator of Rumbolo’s Deli On The Hill in St. Louis, MO, radio talk show host, creator and co-founder if the Awakening Zone Radio Network presenting 51 shows in 12 languages from all over the world, facilitator and certified transformational trainer. When he retired, Boredom immediately set-in and he began his search for his “Retirement Career.” He initially found it as a Medicare agent with United Health Care but soon discovered that he could be more effective as a broker, representing many carriers, so he joined Comprehensive Benefits and now represents all the major carriers. Joe is not only a broker, but he is on Medicare, too, just like you. His training and experience as a broker, along with being a beneficiary allows him to expertly guide you through the mine field that is Medicare Currently, Joe is a Licensed Medicare Broker, representing all of the major carriers, and he especially works closely with Veterans who use the VA, surviving spouses who have ChampVA and Veterans who have Tricare for Life, as well as anyone who is on Medicare.  Contact Information: Joe Rumbolo Insurance Services Medicare Made Easy with Your Medicare Guy Joe Rumbolo Comprehensive Benefits 2350 S. 7th St. # 120 St. Louis, MO 63104 314-753-0792 Cell
Stacey, A Journey Of Healing from Military Sexual Trauma
Apr 11 2023
Stacey, A Journey Of Healing from Military Sexual Trauma
Join us on The Dog Tag podcast as our special guest, Stacey, shares her experiences while serving in the military as a female soldier and her journey of healing from military sexual trauma (MST). VA uses the term “military sexual trauma” (MST) to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment experienced during military service. MST includes any sexual activity during military service in which you are involved against your will or when unable to say no. Examples include: Being pressured or coerced into sexual activities, such as with threats of negative treatment if you refuse to cooperate or with promises of better treatmentSexual contact or activities without your consent, including when you were asleep or intoxicatedBeing overpowered or physically forced to have sexBeing touched or grabbed in a sexual way that made you uncomfortable, including during “hazing” experiencesComments about your body or sexual activities that you found threateningUnwanted sexual advances that you found threatening       People of all genders, ages, sexual orientations, racial and ethnic backgrounds, and branches of service have experienced MST. Like other types of trauma, MST can negatively affect a person’s mental and physical health, even many years later. Things you may experience could include: Disturbing memories or nightmaresDifficulty feeling safeFeelings of depression or numbnessUsing alcohol or other drugs to numb or escape from negative feelingsFeeling isolated from other peopleDifficulties with anger, irritability, or other strong emotionsSelf-doubt, self-blame, or decreased self esteemIssues with sleepPhysical health problems If you are having any current difficulties related to MST, VA is here to support you in whatever way will help you best — from learning more about how MST affects people, to treatment that helps you cope with how MST is impacting your life currently, or if you prefer, treatment that involves discussing your experiences in more depth. For questions about treatment and health care options related to MST, talk with an MST Coordinator at a VA health care facility near you.