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Day: October 15, 2026

Chuck's mom smiling in a hospital bed, wearing a red knit hat, on a Uterine Cancer Awareness banner that reads Early Detection Saves Lives and Mom: Strong, Brave, Inspiring
CancerHealth Conditions

What My Mom’s Uterine Cancer Taught Me: Bleeding After Menopause Is Never “Just Menopause”

Bleeding after menopause is never normal, and the Pap test does not check for uterine cancer. Let’s talk about the warning signs, family history, and what to say when you need to be heard.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Crisis Support

Domestic Violence Support: Finding Help in a Way That Fits Your Safety

Learn how to reach domestic violence support, consider digital safety, and ask for a personal safety plan without pressure to make an immediate decision.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Emergency PreparednessMedical Emergencies

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: Two Steps That Can Help Save a Life

October is Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month. Learn the signs, why you call 911 first, and how hands-only CPR and an AED help.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Medication Safety

Take Back Day Is October 24: Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Safely

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is October 24, 2026. Here is how to sort old medicines and get rid of them safely.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Hospital Financial AssistancePatient Rights

A Big Hospital Bill Arrived: Steps to Take Before You Pay

Before you pay a large hospital bill, check it, ask about financial assistance, and know your rights under federal billing protections.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Therapist helping an older man stand up from a chair at home during physical therapy
Care NavigationRehabilitation

National Physical Therapy Month: How to Get Physical Therapy Started and Covered

October is National Physical Therapy Month. Learn how to start physical therapy, what to ask, and how Medicare Part B coverage works.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Man sitting on a park bench opening his weekly pill organizer; the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan can spread drug costs
Open EnrollmentPrescription Coverage

Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: Spreading Drug Costs Across the Year

Big pharmacy bills early in the year? Learn how the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan spreads drug costs into monthly bills.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Smiling older woman standing at the foot of her staircase at home, thinking about bone strength and a bone density test
Healthy AgingScreenings

World Osteoporosis Day: How to Ask About a Bone Density Test

Osteoporosis often has no signs until a bone breaks. Here is how to ask whether a bone density test is right for you.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Preparing for AppointmentsScreenings

Checking Blood Pressure at Home: Steps for Readings You Can Trust

Home blood pressure checks are only useful if they are accurate. Simple steps for choosing a monitor, measuring, and sharing results.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Older couple happily reading a letter together at home, such as an Extra Help approval
MedicaidPrescription Coverage

Extra Help and Medicare Savings Programs: Two Ways to Lower Medicare Costs

Two programs can help with Medicare premiums and drug costs. Learn what they do and how to apply, even if you think you earn too much.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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