• Health Conditions & Concerns

    Information and resources on common health conditions, drug and medication information and safety, end of life care, exercise, stress related issues, tests and procedures, and weight management and nutrition.

  • Health Care Tips

    Information on tests and procedures that are not necessary, skilled nursing facility benefits, flu shots, retail clinics, transitioning from hospital to home, researching your condition, provider double billing, keeping your health costs down, health care shopping, choosing a doctor, making the most of your doctor’s visit, and healthy aging.

  • Health Care Trends

    Information on medical homes, payment reform, urgent care facilities, and public reporting of health care costs.

  • Mental Health and Substance Abuse Issues

    Information on mental health study, how to maximize your mental health benefits, alcoholism, care giver stress, child depression, downsizing, sleep deprivation, work/life stress and holiday stress.

  • Patient Safety and Medical Mistakes

    Information on hospital patient safety ratings, elective inductions and caesareans, minimally invasive surgery, surgical infections, and avoiding medical mistakes.

  • Prescription Drugs

    Information on drugs going off patent, mail order, drug formularies, drug saving tips, and Medicare Part D.

  • Resources for Researching Hospitals

    Here you will be able to search hospital safety, quality and cost information.

  • Health Care for Veterans

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