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Most people are familiar with cholesterol and the importance of monitoring LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. These are the components of what is commonly referred to as the "Lipid profile", which your primary care physician typically orders. But there’s another type of cholesterol that doesn’t always g...
In an earlier post, I wrote about the one question to ask your doctor that can change your healthcare experience. But what if you don't feel heard, or you're symptoms are constantly being dismissed? What if engaging with the healthcare system makes you feel like you're continually going to battle? W...
Men’s Health Week is in June, and it's essential to encourage the men in our lives to take their health seriously. Despite awareness campaigns, far too many men continue to skip checkups, delay screenings, and disengage from the healthcare system altogether.
The consequences? Increased risk of ch
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What Is Culturally Competent Care?
Culturally competent care means providing care that takes into consideration an individual’s cultural background, values, language, beliefs, and lived experience. Each patient brings with them a unique cultural lens that affects how they perceive illness, healing,...
