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.
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Protect Your Hearing Month: When and How to Get Your Hearing Checked
Hearing changes can sneak up slowly. Learn the signs, who to see, what Medicare covers, and what to know about over-the-counter hearing aids.
“Squirrel!” — What Adult ADHD Really Looks Like (and How to Take the Next Step)
We all laugh at the “Squirrel!” moment — but for millions of adults, ADHD is much more than getting distracted. Here’s what it really looks like, and how to take a confident next step.
Your Medicine Is Not on Your Plan’s Drug List? How to Ask for an Exception
If your plan won’t cover a medicine you need, you and your prescriber can ask for an exception. Here is how to get started.
Infection Prevention Week: Simple Ways to Lower Infection Risk During a Hospital Stay
Infection Prevention Week is October 19–25. Learn the questions and habits that help patients and families lower infection risk in care.
Patient Safety: Simple Ways to Speak Up and Stay Safe in Care
World Patient Safety Day is September 17. Patients and families are part of the safety team. Here are simple ways to help prevent mistakes.
Community Health Centers: Quality Care Whether or Not You Have Insurance
National Health Center Week is in August. Community health centers offer care on a sliding fee scale. Here is how to find one near you.
Leaving a Doctor’s Visit Confused? Five Questions That Bring Clarity
Leave your next healthcare visit with a clearer plan. Learn five questions about your health, treatment, follow-up, results, and who to call.
A health plan denied care: organize the next step
A denial letter is the starting document. The reason, plan type, deadline, and urgency determine the correct route.
What to bring—and ask—at a healthcare visit
A one-page plan can help you use limited appointment time on the questions and decisions that matter most.