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Preparing for Appointments

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Care NavigationPreparing for Appointments

Your First Video Visit: How to Get Ready for a Telehealth Appointment

Simple steps for before, during, and after a telehealth visit, from testing your setup to protecting your privacy.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Healthy AgingPreparing for Appointments

Your Medicare Yearly Wellness Visit: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and How to Make It Count

The Medicare Wellness visit is not a physical. Learn what it covers, what may cost extra, and how to prepare so it really helps.

By Chuck Kinney
October 19, 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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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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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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Health ConditionsMental HealthPreparing for Appointments

“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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 15, 2026
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A patient asking questions during a doctor's visit
Preparing for Appointments

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 4, 2026
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A mother and son reviewing papers before a healthcare visit
Preparing for Appointments

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.

By Chuck Kinney
October 4, 2026
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