…call, one of numerous similar calls he’s fielded over the years about STDs—more typically known now in healthcare circles as STIs, or sexually transmitted infections. He could reassure the caller….
…healthcare providers practicing in states that have had access to medical marijuana for decades were not knowledgeable about the clinical benefits. Most likely never learned about it in medical school,…
…of getting older. What if by slowing down the aging process, we could eliminate those age-related diseases that can make a person’s later years miserable and tax the healthcare system,…
…the website? The new Health Insurance Marketplace site, healthcare.gov, has had teething problems – if you’re having trouble with it, try again in a couple of weeks after technical issues…
…they’re poised to revolutionize healthcare—and with it, aging. Here’s a sampling of what’s coming up very soon and down the road. Get Ready These health tech devices are already here…
…I like the book I contact the author. What do you do about healthcare, and what will you do if something serious happens? I have Medicare in the States but…
…our own bodies’ inner workings – on our own smartphones. What’s known as wireless medicine is the new gateway to patient-centered healthcare; each of us taking responsibility for our own…
…appointment with a healthcare professional right away. Some services also will communicate with you via email or phone. Once you’ve scheduled a visit, depending on your issue (for example, if…
…says Trisha Torrey, founder of the Alliance of Professional Healthcare Advocates and, more recently, of Every Patient’s Advocate. She wrote “You Bet Your Life: Mistakes Every Patient Makes.” Even though…
…million people enrolled during its first year, increasing seniors’ access to physician and hospital care by a third. A model for universal healthcare Medicare was initially conceived as a steppingstone…
…and mandates lift, telemedicine use is not used as often, but healthcare experts say it’s here to stay—and should be. During the past 2 ½ years, doctors providing telemedicine and…
A group of artists in New York’s Catskill Mountains have joined the war on Coronavirus by making facemasks for healthcare staff: the Catskilled Crafters. This group of artists in upstate…
Has your doctor or healthcare provider ever mentioned MyChart? Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app. We’ll go over how MyChart…
Guest speaker Oak Street Health is presenting their revolutionary approach to healthcare through value-based care. Join us to uncover how Oak Street Health is redefining the standards for senior primary…
…universal healthcare, education, and childcare are taken care of, which may explain why people seemed happier and less stressed than Americans. Women our age rode to the grocery store, and…