Recent Health Blog | Getting the Care You Deserve PostsDo You Have a Living Will?by Aimee Amodio13 Nov 2009 02:01 PMMany people don't like to think about -- or talk about -- death. But it may be wise to think about the shape you'd like the end of your life to take now... before someone else has to make the decision for you. In the summer of 2001, my paternal grandmother passed away. My Life as a Lab Rat: Getting to the Mazeby Aimee Amodio07 Nov 2009 11:46 AMAbout a year ago, I mentioned my interest in clinical trials. There are a lot of good reasons to get involved -- access to cutting edge treatments, potential to help a lot of people around the world. One challenge I didn't expect was how hard it would be to get involved in a study. The Dangers of Self-Medicationby Aimee Amodio30 Aug 2009 06:22 PM"He who self-medicates has a fool for a doctor." Have you heard that one? There's a real danger with home and over-the-counter remedies -- do you know what they are? You may have misdiagnosed the problem. That may mean that you're taking medication you don't need... We'll Tell You if We Cover That Laterby Aimee Amodio24 Aug 2009 07:45 PMA member of my family has been having a terrible time with his sinuses... to the point where his doctor has suggested surgery. As it happens, I had a similar surgery when I was nineteen to cut away infected sinus tissue and correct a deviated septum. Preparing for Surgeryby Aimee Amodio09 Aug 2009 02:35 PMGoing under the knife (or just going under, as many surgical procedures don't involve much knifing anymore!) can be a daunting prospect. Here are some tips to help you prepare mentally and physically if you or someone in your family is preparing to undergo surgery. My, How Hospitals Have Changed!by Aimee Amodio28 Jul 2009 07:40 PMI can't remember the last time I was in a hospital -- maybe it was back in 2001, the summer that both my grandmother and grandfather passed away. If I've been in a hospital room since then, it's lost in memory. Medical Bills and Bankruptciesby Aimee Amodio08 Jun 2009 07:32 AMA recent study funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation took a look at the connection between medical bills and bankruptcies in the United States. The results at a glance: More than 62 percent of bankruptcies in 2007 were related to medical bills. Health: Foot Orthotics? What Are Those?by Angel Lynn Diamond27 Mar 2009 03:25 PMIf you are plagued by troubles with your feet then you, undoubtedly, know what foot orthotics are. For those of you who are fortunate enough to have pretty, little, pain-free feet now, you just might need to be aware of what orthotics are for in the future. The Medicare Alphabetby Aimee Amodio19 Mar 2009 05:05 PMMedicare is complicated and sometimes very confusing! What do all the different parts mean, and who handles them? This overview might help. Medicare Part A is managed by the federal government. It helps cover hospital care, nursing facility care, hospice care, and some home health care. A Day in the Life of a Nurse: Surrounded By Angelsby Angel Lynn Diamond12 Jan 2009 05:21 PMFrom The Heart As I gazed upon the group of girls that I work with running through my mind were many thoughts. I watched each one of them interact with the residents and notice the care that they give and the way that their hands moved toward them with gentleness. Recent Blog Comments Aimee Amodio says... "Glad to help confirm your decision, Dale!" |
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