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You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you're facing ... surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that

The benefits of being an active medical consumer include better health, more effective health ... care, and lower health costs. How to Be a Well-Informed Healthcare User Taking the time to ... medical consumer;savvy medical consumer;know health plan;health plan;know your doctor;health care system;medical consumer tips

*Pain Communication About ... relieve pain or reach a pain level you can live with. Communicating About Pain You have a right ... live with. Your role Tell your healthcare provider about the pain and your health problems ... 84783;communicationg about pain;pain, communication with healthcare providers;pain, communication with family and friends

dental diseases on a community-wide basis. They offer community-based dental health programs and provide ... Detailed information on different oral healthcare specialists. Oral Health and Dental ... oral health specialist;doctor of dental surgery;doctor of dental medicine;pediatric dentist

*MRSA Community Acquired ... Community-Acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus ... -resistant. Community-acquired means that you didn't get the infection in a hospital or other ... healthcare setting. MRSA infections are sometimes very hard to treat. Community-Acquired MRSA

It's important to communicate your feelings, questions, and concerns with your healthcare ... improve your health. What are my alternatives? Are there other treatment choices for me? In ... P01409;surgery questions;surgeon;patient physician communication;surgery cost;second opinion

*Pneumonia Community Acquired ... CAP: Community-Acquired Pneumonia in Adults ... the germs known to be in your community, as well as your other health problems. Your healthcare ... community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), you get infected in a community setting. It doesn’t happen ... Community-Acquired Pneumonia;CAP;606

*Community ReEntry ... . Community Re-Entry One of the main goals of rehabilitation is to prepare you for life after discharge ... Planning for a safe and accessible environment Community re-entry plans are individualized and

bike.  Many communities offer prenatal exercise classes especially for pregnant women such as water ... prenatal; pregnancy; exercise; sports; walking; swimming; bike; cycling; exercising; obstetrics; gynecology; women's health; women's services

*Online Mental Health Support Grp ... one that's right for you. Getting the Most from an Online Mental Health Support Group You ... mental health problem. Support groups can also help family members. Mental health support groups offer ... mental health;mental health support group;self-help group;find self-help group;online support group;4017;internet support group

LGBTQ Health Issues ... People who are gay, lesbian, or transgender may be at greater risk for health problems ... uninformed. LGBTQIA+ Health People of any sexual orientation or gender identity can face health

facilities, and community health centers. Read on to learn about what to look for when choosing a ... agencies Hospitals Inpatient rehab centers Outpatient rehab centers Community health

rehab. This includes ways for hearing-impaired people to improve how they speak and communicate ... facilities Home health settings Schools Private practice State and federal government agencies

and reach realistic goals. These include goals for optimal health and function, adequate discharge planning, and over time, community re-entry. ... activities and independence Having ways to resume social and community roles Knowing about the

do not cover long-term care; they only pay for short-term home health and nursing home care ... , in a continuing care community. A. Day-care center ... long-term care; aging and health; caregivers; nursing home; health care facility;

solid plan to take care of your health after cancer. Having a great primary care provider will help ... your age, preferences, and health. A parent or guardian can help you with this process. You may ... life after cancer;primary care provider;healthcare provider communication;16235

Tips for Saving on Mental Health Costs ... . Local governments often fund public resources. These include community mental health centers ... Mental health care can be expensive even for people with health insurance. Here are ideas on ... medicine cost;mental health;4218

*Dementia Caregiver Communication ... Communication with Dementia Patients Dementia makes it harder for your loved one to understand and be ... 88907;communicating with dementia patients;communication with dementia;patients with dementia, communicating

, discomfort, bleeding, and other problems. They may lead to future health problems. If left untreated, cancer ... hysterectomy; gynecology; women's health; reproductive health;

, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. Speech Therapy for Older Adults Speech therapy ... , communication, and swallowing disorders. These types of problems can be caused by many things, including