Kathy Quinn
One year ago, she almost died. A little checklist saved her life.
As the new year got underway, Karen was actually thrilled about the pain in her calf! She took it as a sign that recent hikes along the...
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Kathy Quinn
Mar 2, 20231 min
Never Pay the First Bill
Health and financial fitness are often linked. It's no secret that a serious health problem can be a serious threat to financial health....
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Kathy Quinn
Oct 12, 20221 min
Holidays are a popular time to schedule elective surgeries. Is this on your mind, too?
Makes sense that it would be! You may have downtime from work. Insurance benefits to use. Or, your deductible for the year has been...
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Kathy Quinn
Oct 4, 20221 min
Trust. But Verify!
Sometimes things fall through the cracks in health care. Trust. But Verify. Patrick's surgery to remove a painful mass went well and the...
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Kathy Quinn
Sep 14, 20222 min
Medication mix-ups cause thousands of needless deaths every year in the US, alone!
Proud to Support! The World Health Organization is focusing on medication safety this year. Why? Medication mix-ups cause thousands of...
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Kathy Quinn
Sep 6, 20221 min
When to speak up for your best care!
(Even if you are a bit reserved, try your best.) Speak Up for Plain Speak When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and...
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Kathy Quinn
Aug 26, 20221 min
When to speak up for your best care! (Even if you are a bit reserved, try your best.)
Speak Up for Plain Speak When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and nod, even when they don't understand. Don't be too...
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Kathy Quinn
Aug 3, 20222 min
Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers!
Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers! He taught us to "shop around" for the things we buy, and how to make decisions on...
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Kathy Quinn
Jul 27, 20221 min
The Beatles are right... "We get by with a little help from our friends." Especially for our health
A Yale study revealed that a whopping 75% of patients aged 65/older don’t understand their medication routine – or follow it as...
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Kathy Quinn
Mar 3, 20222 min
Safe & Sound Path to Diagnosis & Surgery Decisions
Diagnosis & Surgery Decisions Help Get the Right Diagnosis: Know All Choices for Treatment Little known fact: up to 40% of diagnoses are...
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Kathy Quinn
Sep 17, 20201 min
Nothing in life prepares us to navigate hospital care for the people we love.
CampaignZERO is out to change that. https://campaignzero.org/about/ Dangerous and deadly blood clots afflict more than 40,000[3] people...
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Kathy Quinn
Sep 15, 20204 min
Normal Aging or Dementia?
As you get older, delays in recall become more common and you may ask yourself if it’s normal or the start of dementia. You can’t...
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Kathy Quinn
Sep 9, 20203 min
Aging and Alone? Who Will Hold Your Hand Through Healthcare Challenges?
As a Certified Senior Advisor and Board Certified Patient Advocate, I am a valuable resource to help seniors navigate the various...
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