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Year: 2026

A woman and her partner talking with a clinician about lung cancer screening options
CancerScreenings

Lung Cancer Screening: Who It Is For and How to Ask About It

A yearly low-dose CT scan is recommended for some adults with a history of smoking. Learn who qualifies and what to ask.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Choosing ProvidersPatient Rights

Getting a Second Opinion: When to Ask and How to Prepare

A second opinion is common and is your right. Learn when it helps, how to ask, what to bring, and how to check coverage.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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RehabilitationRespiratory Health

Respiratory Care Week: How Pulmonary Rehab Can Help You Breathe Better

Pulmonary rehab teaches exercise, breathing skills, and self-care for lung disease. Here is how to ask about it and check coverage.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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An older couple comparing Medicare plans paperwork at their kitchen table
Open EnrollmentPrescription Coverage

Comparing Medicare Plans for 2027: A Simple Step-by-Step Checklist

Medicare Open Enrollment runs October 15 to December 7. Use this checklist to compare plans and find free, unbiased help.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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Care NavigationFamily Caregiving

Palliative Care and Hospice: What Is the Difference?

Palliative care can start at any stage of a serious illness. Hospice is for the final months. Learn the difference and what to ask.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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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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A person practicing CPR chest compressions on a training mannequin to prepare for sudden cardiac arrest
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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Older couple sorting their medicine bottles at the kitchen table to get ready for Take Back Day
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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