If there is one thing I know about this nurse and all nurses, it is that nursing is not a profession. It is a calling. Please understand me; I do not use the word calling in a cute or trite way; I use it because caring for another human being from birth through death requires individuals who are both the
Cancer Sherpa has repeatedly recommended many self-pay options to help our readers access mental healthcare, and we have also encouraged them to find out what mental healthcare services they are already paying for through insurance. To explain why it is critical to find out what mental health diagnostic and treatment options many Americans already have, Cancer Sherpa spoke to the
While SJIA may be the round peg to the “arthritis” square hole, they are still inexorably tied to each other. And because of that, my family and I make a considerable effort to raise awareness for the Arthritis Foundation and their efforts to uncover treatments for all types of arthritis.
While it is optimal to have as much health data as possible, you shouldn’t let the weight of this project keep you from getting some basic health history together. Here is the key information everyone should have on hand.
While having access to infinite information at our fingertips is great, when there’s an emergency, there might not be enough time to Google it. When every minute counts, you’ll want to have the below skills nailed down so you can perform them on autopilot if you need to.
April encompasses Every Kid Healthy Week and World Immunization Week, signaling the perfect time to talk with our children about the importance of our health and well being.
Women’s health issues have topped the headlines of late, highlighting issues such as abortion rights and access, rising maternal mortality rates (CDC), and inadequate parental leave. Today we turn your attention to a more positive and proactive topic: FemTech.
While chronic illness is hard, even navigating our healthcare system as a relatively healthy person is exhausting. A few ideas come to mind when I consider how to reduce the feelings of burnout.
Most sexually active Americans will not develop cancer from an HPV infection. However, it’s worth minimizing your risk through a few simple precautions.
It often feels like you have the no-win choice of either selecting a plan with great pharmacy benefits and super high monthly payments and/or deductibles or reasonable deductibles and payments with somewhat lousy pharmacy coverage.
National Blood Donation Month brings crucial awareness to this life-saving practice.
Are you ready to break the glass and employ some of our favorite methods of managing social anxiety?
We love a fun and meaningful gift guide, which is why we made a special one for you this year. It’s free, good for you, and the gift that keeps on giving: a gratitude practice.
We all do what we need to survive, which sometimes means not knowing everything. Other capable people can carry the heavy pieces of information that are not essential to know as a patient – healthcare professionals, caretakers, family members, friends, and sherpas can hold them for the short or long term.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and we’re doing our part by reminding all women out there how important screenings are, plus offering a few key resources so you can stay on top of your wellbeing at home.
As a team that spends much of their time helping others navigate their healthcare journeys, we’ve seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Handling your health can be something of an obstacle course, whether you’re generally well or require more serious medical care. That’s why health literacy is so important, starting with these four healthcare hacks to know.
Finding time to exercise and socialize should be a part of every person’s day, just as working and having a schedule is. It’s fun, inexpensive, and feels good.
As life picks up steam in September, explore some yoga to support you on your journey.
The beginning of fall can feel chaotic, especially as we settle back into our routines. We created a quick health checkup list so you can find the top-of-mind info you need, when you need it.
It makes sense that National Immunization Awareness Month is August, as students of all ages head back to school. Keeping up with routine vaccinations is important for public health, and of course for the wellbeing of students themselves. Vaccines are especially divisive right now, but it’s important to remember why they exist: to keep kids and adults safe from dangerous diseases that
