Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers! He taught us to "shop around" for the things we buy, and how to make decisions on value....
Be a savvy health care consumer!
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Karen Curtiss
Tests to Take AND Tests to Avoid!
As September rolls around and kids go back to school, we are reminded of….tests! But, as you know, there are all kinds of tests in life, and...
When to Speak Up for Your Best Care
When to speak up for your best care! (Even if you are a bit reserved, try your best.) Speak Up for Plain Speak When doctors use medical...
Better Together
The Beatles are right... "We get by with a little help from our friends." Especially for our health care! A Yale study revealed that a whopping 75%...
A Care Partner Project Checklist Saved My Life
One year ago, I almost died. A little checklist saved my life. As 2021 got underway, I was actually thrilled about the pain in my calf. To me, it...
Help Make Sure Your Loved One’s Hospital Stay is NOT a Round Trip
If you sense anything is wrong after a hospital visit, trust your gut and get your loved one in to see their main doctor right away — before it may turn into an emergency trip back to the hospital.