Here are 5 ways to make the most of your doctor's appointment.
5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Doctor Visit
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Advocating for Yourself Can Improve Your Health Care
You know your body better than anyone else, so it makes perfect sense for you to be your own health advocate. Doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other health care settings are busy places—but don’t be afraid to speak up during your health care appointment and take the...
How to Get the Most from Your Doctor’s Appointment
Life is busy. And you've got things you'd rather do than take a trip to the doctor's office. Whether you’re scheduling a routine checkup or seeking treatment for something specific, don’t make a trip to the doctor without making it worth your while. Harvard Health...
Quick Tips for Contacting Elected Officials
Concerned about what the government is doing with health care, hospital funding, or Medicaid? Let your elected officials know! One of the most important things voters can do is share opinions with senators, representatives, and other officials so they can better...
Know What Your Prescriptions Really Cost!
Thanks to a new federal law—the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act—your pharmacist is allowed to tell you how you might save money when filling your prescriptions. As crazy as it sounds, before this law, many pharmacists were prevented from sharing this information...
Vote for Your Health Care
The November 6 election features races in all but one of Pennsylvania’s 18 newly drawn congressional districts, as well as contests for a U.S. Senate seat and Pennsylvania governor. All Pennsylvania state House seats are open, and half of the Senate seats are, as...
Five Tips for End-of-life Health Planning
Advance planning for a health care crisis or end-of-life decisions are some of the hardest conversations families have. But planning now for what you or your family members want to happen with care and treatment near the end of life will ensure your wishes are met....
Questions You Should Ask About Your Company’s Health Insurance Options
Whether you have just been offered a job or you have decided to go on your company’s insurance plan, you don’t want any surprises with regard to your health care coverage. Before signing anything, read the fine print and ask these eight questions to know what to...
Women’s Heart Health: Be Your Own Advocate
Although February is designated American Heart Month for everyone, oftentimes discussions of heart issues and tips pertain mostly to men. To highlight the differences between heart health for men and women, Healthy Me PA spoke to Dr. Maribel Hernández, director of the...
Getting a Second Opinion on a Diagnosis
Don’t be afraid to get a second opinion—especially if your doctor shares troubling news about your health or you want to make sure you understand your diagnosis and treatment. As this chief of medical ethics for New York-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine notes...