Healthcare 101
How to Be Your Own Health Advocate
Do you know the foundational steps to take to be your own health advocate? If you are managing a chronic condition, want tips for having better communication with your doctor or how to think about and approach self-advocacy in your healthcare to get the care you deserve? Then, this video is for you. Sign up…
Read MoreWhat is an EMR? Why You Should Care About Your Electronic Medical Record
These days, if you visit a physician’s office, go to the emergency room, or see your dentist, you may receive some paperwork regarding an “EMR.” Like most people, you’re probably unfamiliar with the acronym and wonder, “What is an EMR?” An EMR is an essential part of your modern healthcare record. And understanding an EMR’s…
Read MoreYour Personal Health Record (PHR): A Guide to Maintaining Health History
Most likely, to maintain a record to track your finances, you access online banking apps which track your spending and banking history. But if you’re like most people, you probably don’t keep digital records of your personal health information or that of your loved ones. If you don’t, it’s a good time to start!…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Role of the Pharmacist in Medication Management
Successful medication management — the process of organizing, scheduling, and ensuring the safe use of medications – typically takes the help and experience of a community pharmacist. And more and more, it is important to have a pharmacist on your team, especially if you are taking medication regularly. A CDC report states that about 45.8%…
Read More3 Self-Advocacy Tips for Your Health: Healthcare is Not a Spectator Sport!
Because of a health crisis in my family, I got off the sidelines and onto the court by following a few key self-advocacy tips for better health. I learned that my health and getting the care I deserved — is not a spectator sport. I needed to collaborate and actively participate and become my own…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Healthspan: What is It & Why It’s Time For a MindShift
When you take a leading role in your healthcare with your provider as an expert facilitator, you can create a mind-shift that can lead to a better healthspan. What does it mean to shift perspective and think of healthspan vs. lifespan? First, it means you now play a leading role in your health. When you…
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