SELF-CARE CORNER Unused or expired medications pose a health risk to you and your loved ones. Getting your medicine cabinet up to date should be part of your yearly spring cleaning. Medication left lingering in your cabinet is problematic for several reasons: * Expired medication can make you sick or fail to work as expected. […]
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MEDICAL NEWS Telehealth or telemedicine uses video calls or other technology to help you see your doctor. This allows you to have medical appointments from home instead of going to the doctor’s office. Getting ready If you want to use telehealth, but don’t know how, contact your doctor’s office. Different doctors and hospitals use different
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SELF-CARE CORNER For some people, seeing their doctor from the comfort of their own home has made accessing care easier. But, for others, the lack of in-person care makes managing their health difficult. Telemedicine is unlikely to go away. As a patient, you need to know how to get the most out of virtual visits
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MEDICAL NEWS Thousands of children and adults are in need of an organ transplant. The biggest needs are for kidneys, followed by livers. Being an organ donor Adults over the age of 18 can register at organdonor.gov. Select your state and register. Organ donors who are under age 18 will need authorization from their parents.
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FINANCIAL HEALTH FACT: New drugs are protected by patents. After the patent expires, other companies can make a generic version of the drug. Knowing about generic drugs can save you money on prescriptions. Tell your doctor or pharmacist you want a generic drug if possible. If your prescription is expensive, speak up. Sometimes there’s an
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FINANCIAL HEALTH Whether you have insurance or not, the cost of filling prescriptions can be high. Here are some ways to save big on the medicine you need. Go generic Ask your doctor if there is a cheaper generic option they can prescribe. Talk to your insurance Some insurance companies have options to make your
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SELF-CARE CORNER Taking a low dose aspirin every day can lower the chance of a heart attack. But that doesn’t mean that a daily aspirin is right for everyone. The National Institutes of Health says some people take aspirin each day – but they shouldn’t. The NIH has new guidelines about who should or should
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MEDICAL NEWS Medications improve the quality of life for many people. When you have a medical condition, the right medication can make all the difference. Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications, generally in the range of 5-10 each day. It is common in older adults; however, anyone who struggles with more than one
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WELL-BEING Misinformation is rampant in the internet age. While technology allows us to stay up to date and connected, it can also amplify false information and spread confusion. Finding reliable health information is especially important as you want to make good choices for your long-term health. But, it is all too easy to get tripped
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MEDICAL NEWS Vaccinations aren’t just for kids. Adults need them too. How they work Vaccines stimulate your immune system to create antibodies against common diseases. Antibodies are specialized proteins that recognize and neutralize viruses or bacteria. If you are exposed to the disease, your body will be ready to fight it. Why they matter Some
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