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Kaiser Study: 90% of Patients’ End-of-Life Goals Met After Advance Care Planning
Posted on June 8, 2021 - Do advance directives and end-of-life discussions really increase the likelihood that your care preferences will be followed? A new study reveals some good news.
COVID-19 Vaccines for People with Underlying Medical Conditions
Posted on June 6, 2021 - Vaccination is important and recommended for people with underlying health conditions because they are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. People shouldn’t get a specific COVID-19 vaccine if they’ve had a severe or immediate allergic reaction to any ingredients in that vaccine.
COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19
Posted on June 6, 2021 - COVID-19 vaccination helps keep you from getting COVID-19. The vaccines currently available in the United States are effective at preventing COVID-19, and are important tools to stop the pandemic.
Benefits of Getting a COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted on June 3, 2021 - While getting COVID-19 may offer some natural protection or immunity, the risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19 far outweighs any benefits of natural immunity. Getting a COVID-19 vaccine will help protect you without having to be sick.
High risk heart patients underuse hospice care options
Posted on June 1, 2021 - The American Heart Association notes that while palliative care not only improves the quality of life for heart patients, but might also lengthen life, these services are often underutilized.
