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Tag: men of color
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Don’t Wait: Why Yearly Screenings Are Your Health’s Best Advocate
The recent news of former President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis has brought a critical conversation to the forefront: the undeniable importance of yearly health screenings. It’s a stark reminder that even with access to the best healthcare in the world, prioritizing proactive health measures is paramount. For many, the focus of healthcare is often…
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Don’t Let Them Keep Denying You, Fight Back.
Be Proactive: Your Health Deserves It We’ve all heard the horror stories—health insurance companies denying coverage for life-saving medical procedures, patients left stranded without access to the care they need. These stories aren’t just rare occurrences; they’re becoming all too common. And yet, many of us are still hesitant to take proactive steps when it…
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Don’t Let the Holidays Stress You Out: Managing Chronic Illness During the Festive Season.
The holiday season is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but for those managing chronic illnesses, it can also be one of the most stressful. Between family gatherings, shopping, cooking, and decorating, the added hustle and bustle can easily overwhelm even the healthiest among us. However, it’s possible to enjoy the…
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Military Insurance Lowers The Age For Colon Screenings. 45
I don’t typically work with military serviceman when it comes to advocating and helping clients navigate the healthcare systems. But on occasion I may help someone who later tells me that they were in the military but I would like my navigator services and it’s great to know that Tricare is lower the age that…
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Lung Cancer was the diagnosis.
The Emmy award-winning actor Andre Braugher died last week at age 61 from lung cancer, just months after being diagnosed, his representative said. The More You Know. While 80% to 90% of lung cancer deaths in the U.S. are linked to cigarette smoking, 10% to 20% of lung cancers occur in people who have never…
