Walmart Health will open 2 new standalone health centers this summer
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walmart has opened two freestanding health centers in the past seven months, and the
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Health Care – General
As The Country Disinfects, Diabetes Patients Can’t Find Rubbing Alcohol
(By Lauren Weber for Kaiser Health News) While the masses hunt for toilet paper, Caroline Gregory and other people with
Read MoreCoronavirus Has Upended Our World. It’s OK To Grieve.
(By Stephanie O’Neill for Kaiser Health News) On weekday evenings, sisters Lesley Laine and Lisa Ingle stage online happy hours
Read MoreAre you among the 1 in 3 Americans at risk for diabetes?
(Source – www.medicare.gov/blog) Each day, 4,000 Americans are diagnosed with type 2 diabetes — a serious disease that can lead
Read MoreMake healthier choices for a healthier you. Medicare can help!
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) Food isn’t just for survival — it can foster relationships, spark conversations, and connect cultures. Above all,
Read MorePandemic puts organ transplants on hold for critically ill patients
(By Gabrielle Masson for Becker’s Hospital Review) In anticipation of a COVID-19 patient surge and lack of space in intensive
Read MoreHow older adults can stay in touch during social distancing
Social distancing is now the byword for the prevention of COVID-19 virus as it spreads across the U.S. But for
Read MoreCoronavirus survives on surfaces up to 72 hours. Here’s how to protect yourself
(By Sharon Begley for STAT) Viruses didn’t become ubiquitous by being wimps: From the rhinoviruses that cause the common cold
Read MoreGet your yearly colorectal cancer screenings
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) When life gets busy, it’s easy to put off an important test or screening. March is Colorectal
Read MoreCare for your kidneys — Medicare can help
(Source – medicare.gov/blog) There’s never “bean” a better time to care for your kidneys’ health. Did you know that approximately
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