Medicare

Organ and tissue donation is more important than many of us realize. Committing to be an organ donor is a generous decision that gives thousands of people each year a renewed chance at living full and active lives.

One of the words you’re likely to come across with your health insurance plan is “authorization”. You might see it a lot, so it’s important to understand what it means.

Tuberculosis (often called “TB”) is an infectious disease that has been around for centuries. The cause of the disease – Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria – was discovered in 1882, and antibiotics able to cure tuberculosis were developed in the 1940s.

There are a number of different health insurance plans out there to choose from. You may have noticed that most of them fall into one of two kinds: “HMO” and “PPO”.

March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, making it a good opportunity to understand what colon cancer is. Approximately one in 23 people is at risk for developing this cancer.

Can you recognize the signs of heart disease? And do you know what you can do to decrease your chances of having a heart attack?

There are a few factors to consider when deciding where to go for care, whether it’s a doctor’s office, walk-in clinic, urgent care, or the ER. Before you’re in a situation where you need to make this decision, it’s important to know your choices for care.