Your guide to choosing a primary care doctor who’s right for you
Your relationship with your primary care provider (PCP) is one of the most important ones in your health care journey. A PCP is your medical “home.” They’re the doctor you will likely interact with...
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Health Care
Grades aren’t generally considered to be matters of life and death. But there are some report cards that can have grave implications for millions of us.
When it comes to North Carolina’s health grades, let’s...
Must-know tips to protect yourself and your family during hurricanes
It’s hurricane season in North Carolina again. That means we’re all getting ready to follow the storm tracks, empty the grocery store shelves, and take steps to keep ourselves and our families safe.
Researchers are...
How to find a therapist if you’ve never had one before
Mental health professionals are in high demand right now. Given that we’re eighteen months into a deadly global pandemic, this is no surprise. Many of us are grieving the loss of loved ones, jobs,...
Take advantage of these 10 no-cost health care services
Preventive care is important to your health—and it comes at no additional cost to you.
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Should I go to the ER, Urgent Care or My Doctor’s Office?
Knowing where to go when you have a health scare is vital to getting the care you need, when you need it. Choosing the right place to go will also save you time and...
Embarrassed to ask questions at the doctor? Five tips to open the conversation
If you’ve ever gone to the doctor and left feeling more confused than when you went in, you are not alone. Hearing complex medical information can raise questions, and we don’t always feel comfortable...
Knowing how to read medicine labels saves lives
Medication errors causes thousands of deaths every year. More than 30% of those errors are the result of confusing medicine labels.1
If you’ve taken a lot of prescription medications or been a caregiver for someone...
5 questions to ask before picking a health insurance plan
Health insurance can be complicated. Whether you’re purchasing health insurance for the first time or just needs some help navigating the marketplace, we have the answers to your most pressing questions.
1. When can you...
How to stay motivated to exercise (10 tips for long-term success)
One of the most common things I hear from people who don’t exercise regularly is, “I know I should do it, but I just don’t have motivation. How can I get motivated to work...
