Health and Wellness Blog
Medicare & InsuranceBreaking down the Single-Payer healthcare system
Single-payer systems is known as a type of health care system that provides universal coverage or universal health care for the citizens of a country.
Medicare & InsuranceBreaking Down the Medicare for All Plan
Medicare for All is a legislative push in the United States to implement a new universal, single-payer national health care system. If the plan is accepted, every U.S. citizen would have access to...
Preventive Care6 Tips for talking to your doctor
The American Academy of Family Physicians reports that patients, on average, only have around 15 minutes to speak with their doctor during an appointment. However, a short time frame does not mean...
Medicare & InsuranceMAPD Plans: What They Are, How They Work, & More
Before breaking down the details of an MAPD plan, it’s important for a patient to understand what an MAPD plan is and what it stands for. To learn more about the basics of an MAPD plan.
Medicare & InsuranceMedicare Eligibility Age: Who Can Enroll & How
Medicare can be tricky to comprehend, especially regarding who is eligible, why they are eligible, and how they can sign up.
Fitness & Nutrition, LifestyleLifestyle tips to help you lower your cholesterol
Every one of us wants to be healthy, but doing the things that keep us healthy is hard work.
LifestyleHow to Stay Safe During the Holidays
The holidays are meant to be fun and festive: marked by delicious and hearty meals, good cheer and most of all, family and friends. If there’s any time of year when clans big or small reunite, it’s...
Health ConditionsProstate cancer: symptoms, signs and screenings
Cancer has become a word feared by many people, perhaps because of its association with being untreatable and often fatal.
Lifestyle, Preventive CareAdult Care: 9 Ways to Prevent Trips and Falls
Read about ways to prevent trips and falls on the Oak Street Health blog, where you can find information and advice on Primary Care, Wellness and Health Insurance.
Health ConditionsTypes of Arthritis: Symptoms and Risk Factors
Read about Arthritis types, symptoms and risk factors on the Oak Street Health blog, where you can find information and advice on Primary Care, Wellness and Health Insurance.