Prevention
An easy practice to keep germs from entering your body
What is avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
What popular cold remedy that you can take in supplements/ drinks/foods has the potential to shorten length of cold symptoms if taken before symptoms begin? *note potential because varying evidence
What is Vitamin C
Can you have both Medicaid and Medicare? Explain
Yes - if someone is 65+ and/or has a disability and is also on low income
What part of the body do strokes impact?
An easy way to prevent catching germs/sickness from those around you
Avoid close contact with people who are sick/ clean your hands and surfaces frequently (plug for wiping down your phone or objects you handle frequently!)
What should you always do before taking a medication? Especially if you have already taken some that day!
Go over the instructions on the bottle! If you aren’t sure ask someone trustworthy to go over it with you. Still not sure? Look online, Ask a doctor or nurse.
What is the difference between Medicaid and Medicare?
Medicaid is for people who have low income. Medicare is for 65+ and/or those with disabilities.
What can increase your risk for a stroke?
Having certain health conditions can increase your stroke risk, including:
What are healthy habits that can prevent catching illnesses?
What is (any of the following) sleep, being physically active, managing stress, drinking fluids, and eating well.
What is an OTC medicine one can take for pain relief of cold symptoms?
Bonus points! What should you always do before taking these and why?
What is acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil) (*note to check dose/instructions on bottle)
Non-brand names tend to be a little cheaper e.g. Walgreens brand
What is a copay?
The amount that the insurance will not cover for your appointment
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) — sometimes called a “mini-stroke” — is like a stroke, but the effects are temporary. These are often warning signs that a person has a very high risk of having a true stroke soon. A person who has a TIA needs emergency medical care as soon as possible.
What are some different screens to get for early detection of diseases/infections?
Cancer screens (prostate, colon, uterine), mammograms, medical check ups, lung cancer screen, STI testing
What is/are considerations with OTC Cold and Cough Medication? (e.g. dayquil/niquil)?
Dayquil is taken during the day, can keep some people awake, but it can also have side effects of nervousness, dizziness, or sleepiness
Nyquil should be taken at night as it makes you sleepy about 30 minutes after taking. Never take nyquil and then do things where you need to be alert such as using machinery or going somewhere it may be dangerous to fall asleep. Can tell by color! Orange/red during day blue/purple night
These often include multiple ingredients like acetametaphine (like Tylenol) as well as a decongestant (help w/ stuffy nose) and cough suppressent
“Take medications only as directed. Some cold remedies contain multiple ingredients, such as a decongestant plus a pain reliever, so read the labels of cold medications you take to make sure you're not taking too much of any medication”
How do you find out your copay?
Call the insurance company and ask about a specific healthcare location/ practitioner.
What are the warning signs of a stroke?
How often should we get an STI test? Bonus points if you can tell me when you should get tested more often
Once a year, or when you are experiencing symptoms. More often if you have multiple intimacy partners
Things containing acetaminophen such as Tylenol should not be taken when you plan to __________.
drink alcohol –Why? Excess can cause liver damage
What resources can you use to find in-network healthcare providers?
Call your insurance company or go online to your plan's provider look up tool
What affects your recovery from a stroke?