by Karen Curtiss | Nov 1, 2022 | Conversations, Medical, Telehealth
Some reasons why telehealth may work for you… Will it take weeks or months to see your doctor? Worried about spreading your germs – or picking up others – in a doctor’s waiting room? Short on time or patience with traffic? If “Yes” to any of the... by Karen Curtiss | Oct 11, 2022 | Conversations, Medical, Patient Safety
Holidays are a popular time to schedule elective surgeries. Is this on your mind, too? Makes sense that it would be! You may have downtime from work. Insurance benefits to use. Or your deductible for the year has been covered. However… here are a few other... by Karen Curtiss | Oct 4, 2022 | Conversations, Medical
Have you ever felt this way? I’ll make my doctor mad with all my questions! Last week, we heard the story of a woman, Pam, whose doctor “fired her” because she asked “too many questions”. She shared them with us, and frankly, her questions were all reasonable and... by Karen Curtiss | Sep 20, 2022 | Medical
Rory Staunton’s Story: Close to Heart and Home On Wednesday, March 28, 2012, Rory dived for a ball during gym class at the Garden School in Jackson Heights, NY, and cut his arm. The gym teacher did not send him to the nurse, who was on duty in her office, but... by Karen Curtiss | Sep 6, 2022 | Medical, Patient Safety, Surgery
Thinking about going through with that surgery you’ve been putting off? Summer is winding down and you might be thinking about having that torn rotator cuff repaired, or your “bad hip” needs attention. You’ve been managing OK, but you may be... by Karen Curtiss | Aug 30, 2022 | Health Care Costs, Medical
There are all kinds of tests in life, but today we’re talking medical tests and how to avoid surprise costs. Information is one thing. Affordability is another. You deserve the best of both! Medical tests can reveal critical information you and your doctor may need...