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Day: October 15, 2026

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CancerScreenings

Men Get Breast Cancer Too: Signs, Risks, and When to Get Checked

Breast cancer in men is rare but real. Learn the signs, who is at higher risk, and why getting a change checked fast matters.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A woman reviewing medical bills and paperwork at her kitchen table with a calculator while looking into free screening programs
CancerHospital Financial Assistance

Can’t Afford a Mammogram? Free Screening Programs and Help Paying for Breast Cancer Care

Cost should not stop you from getting checked. Find free or low-cost mammograms and help with breast cancer care costs.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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CancerPreparing for Appointments

Just Diagnosed With Breast Cancer: Your First Weeks, Your Care Team, and the Questions to Ask

A new breast cancer diagnosis is a lot to take in. Here is how to get organized, build your team, and ask the right questions.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A mother and adult daughter looking at a tablet together at the kitchen table, gathering family history before genetic counseling
CancerScreenings

Breast Cancer in the Family? When to Ask About BRCA and Genetic Counseling

Family history can shape your breast cancer risk. Learn the clues, what BRCA means, and when to ask about genetic counseling.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A woman holding a pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness, a reminder to ask about dense breasts
CancerScreenings

Your Mammogram Letter Says “Dense Breasts.” What Now?

A dense breast notice is not a diagnosis. Here is what the letter means and the questions to ask your clinician.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Two men at a kitchen table reading printed test results together
Patient RightsPreparing for Appointments

Health Literacy Month: How to Read Your Test Results and Records

Your rights to your health records, how to read a lab report, and what to ask your care team about results.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Care NavigationVA Healthcare

Applying for VA Health Care: What Veterans Need to Know

Who may qualify for VA health care, what papers to gather, the ways to apply, and what happens after you apply.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Care NavigationTransportation

No Ride to Your Appointment? Where to Find Transportation Help

How Medicaid, Medicare, and community programs may help you get rides to medical appointments, plus questions to ask.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A mother using a tablet at the table while her young daughter colors, learning about lead poisoning prevention
Home SafetyScreenings

Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Simple Steps to Keep Kids Safe From Lead

Lead often causes no clear signs in children. Learn who should get a blood lead test and easy ways to lower lead at home.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A mother and adult son reviewing paperwork together at home, like a Medicaid renewal form
Care NavigationMedicaid

Medicaid Renewal: Three Steps to Help Avoid a Gap in Coverage

A missed letter can mean a lapse in Medicaid or CHIP. Here is how to stay ready for renewal and what to do if you no longer qualify.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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