Preventive Care Archive

Self Advocacy

To Fight Off Diabetes, Latina Women Find Power in a Group

27/10/2016 12:00pm | 8496 views

The goal is to intervene early so that fewer Latino women develop Type 2 diabetes.

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Healthcare Disparities

Gene Scan Finds Surprising Mutations in Kids With Cancer

21/10/2016 06:00am | 7744 views

More than 8 percent of children with cancer have unsuspected genetic mutations that could run in their families, researchers reported on Wednesday.

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Healthcare Disparities

Smoking Rates Still High In Some Racial Groups

09/09/2016 11:35am | 7699 views

New U.S. government data shows smoking rates declined among most racial and ethnic groups, but not all.

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Self Advocacy

Easy (And Free!) Screenings To Help Keep You Healthy

07/09/2016 11:11am | 8077 views

Did you know that your health insurance covers a variety of screenings, counseling services and immunizations at NO cost to you? Zero, zip, zilch out of your pocket.

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Lifestyle

Baby Boomers Changing the Healthcare Landscape

06/09/2016 11:54am | 7764 views

The aging generation is once again at the forefront, this time in cancer treatment, Alzheimer’s disease, and even emergency room care.

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