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Florida’s Medicaid Includes a Kid Care Program

Each and every state has its own Medicaid program. Part of it is specifically intended to cover children who come from low-income families. Often, this program is called CHIP, which stands for Children’s Health Insurance Program. In Florida, it is simply called Florida Kid Care. Medicaid is a public, or government run, health insurance program. It is designed to cover individuals and families who are low-income and who cannot afford to purchase a health plan from a private insurance agency. Medicaid is funded, in part, by the federal government. It is also funded by the government of an individual state. … Continue reading →

Keep Track of Your Medical Records

Do you carry your health records in your head? I used to. I’d start up with a new doctor and have to wrack my brain trying to fill out the initial paperwork. What year did I have my sinus surgery? Which relatives have what diseases? When did I start taking all my different meds, and what are the dosages? It will make things much easier if you keep track of your health records and medical history. I’m not an organized person unless I work really hard at it. So I’ve found three quick and easy methods for organizing your health … Continue reading →

How Serious Is Your Racing Heart?

When I was in college, I had a frightening period of heart palpitations. After lots of tests (including wearing a Holter monitor) we figured out that it was most likely stress related. That didn’t make it any less frightening when my heart was thumping away for no apparent reason. What are heart palpitations? Any irregular or extra heartbeat can be called a palpitation. You may feel a thumping in your chest or a sinking sensation. A person may have them many times throughout the day without even noticing them! Heart palpitations are more easily felt when we lay down — … Continue reading →

So You Think You Can Dance – I’m Hooked

It took the show’s third season to do it, but I’m officially hooked on So You Think You Can Dance. I sat glued to the screen on Wednesday evening, watching the dancers and their dances and feeling really impressed. For those of you who haven’t watched the show before, the premise is simple, but elegant. Dancers from around the country compete to be in the top 20 dancers. If they make it to the top 20, there are 10 girls and 10 guys. The dancers are partnered up and then they draw a dance style from a hat. They then … Continue reading →

What Is A Holter Monitor?

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When I was first experiencing stress-related body issues, my doctor ordered an EKG. The electrocardiogram didn’t show anything abnormal, so my doctor ordered a twenty-four hour test called a Holter monitor. A Holter monitor is also known as an ambulatory electrocardiogram — it watches the electrical activity of your heart during your usual daily routine. The advantage of a longer test is that it has a better chance of detecting any abnormal heart activity during your day. Any heart problems may not show up during an EKG in the doctor’s office. Some people ONLY experience heart problems during certain activities, … Continue reading →