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Event March 8, 2017- Expert Panel Discussion Healthcare in the US
League of Women Voters presents: Health Care in the US: Voices from the Front Panelists include: Nicole Christensen, CEO Care Answered with Huntington Hospital, HKM Insurance Services, Dolan Family Health Center, and Cedar Realty Trust 7:00pm Wednesday March 8, 2017...
Cultural Competency in Healthcare-It can be a matter of life and death
Cultural Competency; what is it and why should I care? Are you or a loved one any of the following: -Female -Black -Latino -Jewish -Christian -Muslim -Have immigrated to the US (no matter how many...
You are in the Hospital! Now What?
You are in the Hospital! Now What? You find yourself or your loved one in the hospital. It’s emotional and overwhelming. So what is the first thing you do? GET A PATIENT ADVOCATE! Ok no big surprise at that response, right? But let’s go through some other very basic...
Know Your Meds! Make your Pharmacist Your “Go To” resource
Medication mistakes are common both in hospitals and at home. It can be easy to make a mistake and unfortunately medication mistakes can be fatal. So here are some suggestions. When you go to the doctor or hospital do you have a current list of your medications with...
Get Your Medical Records
Your healthcare records; Who needs to know? YOU! Yes, the answer is you. Doctors, hospitals, family, and other healthcare providers need your medical records to appropriately diagnose and meet your healthcare needs. But you are the most important member of your...
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