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3 advocates for a better healthcare system

Frugal Nurse Posted on January 11, 2018 by Frugal NurseApril 23, 2018

better healthcare systemIf you are one of the millions of people suffering under our broken healthcare system, take heart.

Industry leaders who recognize your pain actually exist, and are trying to help.

Changing the system is a huge and thankless task, because the bulk of the industry is profit-driven and resistant to giving up the status quo.

But these individuals and groups are using different ways to connect with increasing numbers of … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged affordable-care-act, health-care-costs, health-care-policy, health-insurance, obamacare, patient safety

First aid for hypothermia

Frugal Nurse Posted on January 9, 2018 by Frugal NurseJanuary 7, 2018

hypothermiaBaby, it’s cold outside!

Most of the headlines over the last few days have focused on the arctic “cyclone” and brutally cold temperatures affecting a big chunk of the US.

Low temperature records are being shattered. Many states are reporting wind chills of -30°F or less.

That’s not just cold—that’s life threatening.

Outside my house, in Seattle, the weather is a pretty seasonal 40°F. And rainy. Lucky us.

But anyone … read on

Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged first-aid, home-remedies, prevention, skin-health

Take time to understand your new health insurance policy

Frugal Nurse Posted on January 4, 2018 by Frugal NurseJanuary 3, 2018

Happy New (Calendar) Year!

It’s a new calendar year, and that means many people will have a new health insurance plan. Or last year’s insurance will have been tweaked with a slightly higher deductible or copays, or an updated list of “in-network” providers.

This is a good time to sit down and become familiar with your health insurance benefits, so you aren’t taken by surprise when you actually need to … read on

Posted in Be informed | Tagged affordable-care-act, health-insurance, obamacare

Embrace a healthy lifestyle in 2018

Frugal Nurse Posted on January 2, 2018 by Frugal NurseJanuary 2, 2018

And save money on healthcare!

I’m writing this post on New Year’s Day. Typical of the day, I’m also pondering a few questions.

What did I learn last year about staying healthy? What have I done well in my quest to be healthier and save money? What can I do better this year?

As so many of us know, healthcare is unreasonably expensive. My goal the last few years has … read on

Posted in Save money, Stay healthy | Tagged aging, brain-health, emotional-health, exercise, lifestyle, nutrition, recreation

A good death takes a community

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 28, 2017 by Frugal NurseJanuary 18, 2018

My husband’s beloved older brother passed away on Christmas morning.

Many people might think a death on Christmas Day would taint the holiday, bringing up an unpleasant and unwelcome memory year after year.

But we believe future Christmases will actually be more special and meaningful, and we can feel this way because my brother-in-law not only lived a purposeful and rewarding life, but he died a good death.

What is … read on

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged emotional-health, end-of-life

Save money on healthcare over the holidays

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 21, 2017 by Frugal NurseJanuary 18, 2018

Avoid the emergency room

Fridays, weekends and holidays are always bad times to get a doctor’s appointment, and many people end up in an emergency department. Which costs a lot of money, even for those with health insurance.

What can you do to decrease your chances of needing emergency care or other expensive healthcare over the holidays?

An emergency physician recently posted some good tips on the healthcare blog KevinMD, … read on

Posted in Save money, Stay healthy | Tagged colds-and-flu, cost-saving, health-care-costs, health-insurance, home-remedies, hospitals

Learn first aid and how to respond to an emergency

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 19, 2017 by Frugal NurseDecember 18, 2017

first aid and respond to an emergencyWould you know what to do?

I wasn’t planning on writing about this topic today, but disasters don’t work around my editorial calendar.

I live in Seattle, and early yesterday (Monday) morning, a Seattle-to-Portland commuter train derailed while speeding across Interstate 5. Several of the train cars actually fell off the overpass, hitting cars on the freeway below.

Last I heard, at least 6 people were dead, and over 70 … read on

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged first-aid

My favorite healthcare books and gifts for 2017

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 14, 2017 by Frugal NurseApril 23, 2018

healthcare books and giftsThis is my week for buying gifts for my family. I try to get everyone something that I think will not only bring them pleasure, but better health 😊

*I have to include a disclosure here that this post contains affiliate links for Amazon. That said, I’m not trying to make any money with my blog, so if you can find these products for better prices elsewhere, great!

Last year … read on

Posted in Be informed, Stay healthy | Tagged books, exercise, nutrition, recreation

Use Zenni Optical and save money on glasses

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 12, 2017 by Frugal NurseDecember 11, 2017

zenni optical save money on glassesEyeglasses are too expensive!

Let me start with a disclosure: I’m not in any way affiliated with Zenni Optical; I just think they have a good product at a reasonable price and wanted to share my family’s experience.

My husband and I have an individual health insurance plan that does not include vision. When we need new glasses or contacts, we have to pay the full price.

I think … read on

Posted in Save money | Tagged cost-saving, eye-health, health-care-costs, health-insurance, internet

Keep kids safe – Toy safety tips

Frugal Nurse Posted on December 7, 2017 by Frugal NurseDecember 6, 2017

keep kids safe toy safetyDecember is Safe Toys and Gifts Month

Every year, more than 250,000 kids under the age of 14 are injured by toys.

So if you’re shopping for young children this holiday season, here are some tips and resources to help keep kids safe!

Prevent Blindness, the sponsors of Safe Toys and Gifts Month, offers this pretty comprehensive do and don’t list:

  • Avoid toys that shoot or include parts
… read on
Posted in Stay healthy | Tagged kids-health, patient safety

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