Psychologist Dr. Lindsay Henderson sees her patients for therapy sessions early in the morning, in the evening, and even on the weekend—from an office right in her home. And her patients are also in their own homes (or wherever works best for them).
A few years ago, Alda Vital received a phone call from Helen Vieira at BCBSRI. Helen was asking Alda about scheduling a mammogram because she was overdue for this cancer screening.
Making simple changes can lead to heart-healthy habits. The key is to start! The American Heart Association suggests a few ways to make more time for the whole family to be heart-healthy:
Stolen healthcare information can be sold for more money than credit card or other financial information. That’s because it often takes months or years for people to realize that their healthcare information has been taken.
During a checkup, your doctor takes a close look at the “numbers” that offer a picture of your health. Find out why they’re important, and talk with your doctor about what your numbers are.
Body mass index (BMI)
GOAL
18.5 to 24.9
Many people don’t understand what heart failure is because the name makes it seem like the heart has stopped—or is about to stop—working. However, heart failure actually means that the heart isn’t pumping enough blood to meet the body’s needs.
Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily—most often, bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrist. It’s called a “silent disease” because you may not notice any changes until a bone breaks.
It’s important to know the different parts of your labels on your prescription bottles and what they mean, especially if you take multiple medications. All of this information will help you take your medications correctly and safely.