Learn the symptoms and treatment for prostate cancer
“I was in the right place just in time, and my doctors made the right call and did the testing and screening that made a difference. In fact, the real-life heroes at St. John Health helped save my life. With the help of their incredible team of doctors and specialists, the prostate cancer in my body was detected in its early stages, and now I play my post-season cancer free.”
— Freddie Scott,
Former Lions wide receiver
and prostate cancer survivor
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Making Sense of Medical Advice
If seemingly contradictory health news has you confused, it's time to learn how to read between the lines.
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Rights, Responsibilities of a Health Care Consumer
Taking time to read, understand and act on your rights and responsibilities can help you proactively engage in the health care you receive.
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How to Take Part in Every Medical Decision
Well-informed people who play a significant role in deciding how they’re going to treat their health conditions are likely to feel better about the decision process.
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Choosing a Hospital
You don't have time to choose a hospital if you have a health emergency. But if you’re facing surgery or treatment for a particular health condition, taking time to find a hospital that meets your needs is well worth the effort.
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Cutting Your Health Care Costs
The American health care system—a complex union of insurance companies, doctors, hospitals, and drug manufacturers—doesn’t provide consumers with many price breaks. But learning a few tricks can help you, in some cases, get something for nothing.
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Breaking Down Your Health Care Dollars
No one likes unexpected expenses. But you have more control over your health care costs than you may think.
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Offsite Health Care Options
Many forms of emergency treatment take place outside the emergency room, and even many surgeries are performed in locations other than a hospital operating room.
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How to Get Optimal Medical Care
To get the best medical care you can, you should be an informed patient who works closely with your health care provider.
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How to Get Medications for Less
Here are strategies from the Food and Drug Administration to help you cut your prescription costs by 50 percent or more.
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Optimal Timing for Screenings, Appointments and Medications
Get your timing right, and you'll whiz through waiting rooms at doctor's appointments. Your medications will work their best.
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How to Evaluate Your Health Care Providers
To make sure you’re getting high-quality care, ask yourself if your health care provider is meeting your needs in five areas.
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How to Get the Health Care You Need
No purchase is more important than medical care, yet people spend more time shopping for houses and cars than they do for their own health care.
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For Men: Doctors Are Good for Your Health
Men are missing opportunities to detect and address medical problems in their early stages, when many conditions are more treatable and less threatening to overall health.
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