Immunizations can save your child’s life. If we continue vaccinating now, and vaccinating completely, parents in the future may be able to trust that some diseases of today will no longer be around to harm their children in the future. Everyone knows about the importance of car seats, baby gates ... Read More »
Justin Nichols, BSN, RN Health Services Coordinator Kansas City Indian Center Ask yourself, “What do I need to do to live my healthiest life?” As men, we tend to wait until something goes wrong to seek out help with our health. Three of the main parts ... Read More »
WHAT’S NEXT — JUNE 2023 Edition Men, Your Health Matters According to the CDC, 13% of men in the US, 18 years and older, are in fair or poor health. There are a few reasons why some men avoid getting regular checkups or delay scheduling doctor visits. We explain what ... Read More »
Exercise and a well-balanced diet can help prevent bone loss, or osteoporosis. By OHM staff As we age, our bones lose the ability to replace certain cells as fast as they degrade, and if that degradation is significant, it can result in osteoporosis (bone density/bone loss), or osteopenia (loss of ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, if you have high cholesterol, you also have higher risks of heart disease. Although maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is good for your heart, there are no symptoms to tell if it ... Read More »
By Tenille L. Lawson. PharmD, BCPS Medical Writer Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). HPV is responsible for causing certain types of cancers and genital warts. The CDC recommends vaccination for pre-teens to protect ... Read More »
Mark is one of many who are now eligible to apply for MO HealthNet Medicaid insurance. Everyone deserves access to quality healthcare and resources that enable them to get the medical attention they need. In August of 2020 the ballot issue for Medicaid Expansion that increased the income eligible amount ... Read More »
Telehealth is a promising public health tool because of its potential to significantly increase access to health care for underserved populations. It is widely believed that it can reduce healthcare costs and improve health outcomes overall. Telehealth — sometimes called telemedicine — is the use of electronic information and telecommunication ... Read More »
Collecting patient information is a big part of healthcare coordination. By American Academy of Family Physicians Medical forms are an important part of your patient records. They help your healthcare provider understand your health concerns, family health history, manage billing, and protect your privacy. It is important that you provide ... Read More »
First published in 2018. See the original article. By Krisha McCoy A geriatrician is something more than a physician who simply cares for old people. The geriatrician should, above all, be well grounded in internal medicine, have a genuine fondness for the elderly and their problems, and be experienced in ... Read More »
