A twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV being dubbed a "wonder drug" by some could be coming to Canada as soon as next year, ...

Gaps exist in research and knowledge about women's health, according to medical professionals, and it is both additional ...

With a relative present, patients not only feel more at ease, but they also have a second pair of ears. The family member may have questions of their own that could further provide more context and ...

Practicing and encouraging gratitude can be a simple way to boost morale at a time when layoffs and economic uncertainty are ...

Patients can prepare for self-advocacy by bringing personal overviews to help care teams connect with them as individuals, explained Michelle Kirschner.

As a nurse practitioner, I have attended many patients in a variety of clinical settings  — but I had never been a patient in a skilled nursing facility. I recently had a knee replacement and was ...

Whether it’s offering advice or sharing a helpful tip, you can make a difference from the comfort of your own home. Write letters or emails to lawmakers: Advocacy at the policy level matters — and ...

Katy’s advocacy has guided her own journey and become a vital part of her mental health and healing. Today, Katy is a vocal advocate for the HS community. She works alongside patient groups and ...

Be your own best advocate Editorials. May 31, 2025. ... Because those new treatments are usually covered by insurance, patients tend to want the ‘latest’ treatments because of a slick marketing pitch.

That realization fueled a push to help connect patients and caregivers with resources. Volunteer Astellas staff members are now coordinating the second PAO Action Week, which will run from June 9-13.

Advocate Health, a 69-hospital system based in Charlotte, N.C., is seeking systemwide hospital accreditation with The Joint Commission. The initiative will enable hospital-to-hospital benchmarking ...