Posted in Health & Wellness on February 13, 2019

Expectant mothers hope for a smooth delivery and healthy baby. But shockingly, the United States is trailing other developed nations in many areas when it comes to maternal death rates, premature delivery rates, and infant mortality. A four-year investigation by USA Today found that the United States is the most dangerous place in the...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 23, 2019

Individuals have the right, per federal law, to access their medical records. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) gives patients the right to access their health information and medical records. Unfortunately, the hospitals releasing this information are not always consistent in how they deliver that information and what they communicate to patients....

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 15, 2019

In the United States, health care prices and costs are not easily understood. Most patients do not know how much the medical services they are receiving cost. They submit their bills to insurance, pay their co-pay, and receive a bill. There is little attention paid to the actual cost of services or procedures. But...

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 11, 2019

Visiting the doctor is usually not a pleasant experience. The situation is only made worse when the doctor is condescending, confrontational or in a hurry. One thing patients know is that a doctor’s tone and demeanor matter. A recent article on HealthLine examines how a doctor’s words and actions affect patients. (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness on January 7, 2019

A recent article by NPR detailed the challenges doctors face in treating pregnant women with medical conditions – either pre-existing or pregnancy-related. The effects of certain medications may be unknown or unstudied, so doctors often rely on what they’ve always done. Pregnant women are not typically involved in medical research studies, due to ethical...

Posted in Health & Wellness on December 10, 2018

Gas leaks are extremely common in the United States. Many gas lines are decades old, and these older pipes are more likely to leak. A gas leak can result in a catastrophic explosion or fire. But even when a gas leak does not result in an explosion or fire, they can still be problematic....

Posted in Health & Wellness on November 9, 2018

Minimally invasive surgery is often recommended by surgeons, and is a popular treatment for cervical cancer for many reasons. The incisions are small. The surgery recovery time is shorter. And there is a lower risk of infection and bleeding. But a recent study shows a difference in survival and recurrence among women who underwent...

Posted in Health & Wellness on October 4, 2018

A new study by the Centers For Disease Control And Prevention shows a large disparity between black and Hispanic babies and white babies when it comes to developing certain neonatal health conditions. Black and Hispanic babies are more likely to be born prematurely than Caucasian babies. (more…)

Posted in Health & Wellness on September 14, 2018

Having a car and driving is something many of us take for granted. For senior drivers who are about to stop driving, the loss of independence can be a difficult thing to go through. Fortunately, there are transportation options available to help seniors get around, attend medical appointments, run errands, etc. Learning what ride...

Posted in Health & Wellness on August 22, 2018

Falls at nursing homes and retirement homes are a real safety concern. Many nursing home residents are in the facility because of decreased mobility. Many are no longer able to walk or even stand on their own. Falling is a real possibility, and can have devastating effects. (more…)