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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? First, make sure that you have a written record including your current diagnosis, any medications/supplements...
What You Know Can Save a Life: Being Your Best Healthcare Advocate
Do you understand the fine print in your health insurance policy? Are there questions you wish you’d asked during your last office visit with a specialist? Are you struggling to coordinate care for a loved one who lives far away? As healthcare becomes more and more...
Advocacy in the Hospital- Webinar 4/27/17-Register Today
Advocating in the Hospital-Webinar 4/27/17 Register today When Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Where This is an online event. Family First Home Companions hosts their next webinar- Advocating For a Family Member in the Hospital....
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...