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Advice Columns from Dr. Carolyn Clancy
AHRQ Director Carolyn Clancy, M.D., has prepared brief, easy-to-understand advice columns for consumers to help navigate the health care system. They address important issues in order to help people become informed health care consumers.
Lead Story: Obesity on the Rise in the U.S.
Obesity is a major health crisis currently facing our nation. Learn more about obesity prevention ...
Obesity - Prevention and Treatment
AHRQ Director Dr. Carolyn Clancy talks about the prevention and treatment of a major health crisis ...
Column Library:
Date
Title
1/06/2009
Ready to Lose Weight in the New Year? Experts Offer Guidance for Adults and Children
12/16/2008
Better Information Helps Patients
12/02/2008
Online Tools Help Patients Find Good Health Information
11/18/2008
Guides Help Patients Find Their Best Treatment Options
11/05/2008
Keeping Healthy When the Economy Is Not
10/21/2008
Payment Change Puts Spotlight on Preventing Hospital Errors
10/07/2008
Checklist Helps Men Keep on Track to Good Health
9/16/2008
Checklist Helps Women Give Equal Time to Their Health Needs
9/02/2008
Helpful Steps To Take After You Get a Diagnosis
8/19/2008
How To Use Hospital Emergency Rooms Wisely
8/05/2008
Checklists Help Men and Women Stay Healthy at 50+
7/15/2008
Tips To Help You Find a Good Doctor
7/01/2008
Simple Steps Can Reduce Health Care-Associated Infections
6/17/2008
Do Your Homework Before You Choose A Hospital
6/03/2008
Smart Choices: How to Choose a Health Plan That’s Right for You
5/20/2008
What's Your Health Literacy Score
5/06/2008
Real Men Wear Gowns - And Help Their Health
4/15/2008
Superheroes TV and Radio Ads Encourage Hispanics to Get Involved in Their Own Health Care
4/01/2008
Your Experience in the Hospital and Why it Matters
3/18/2008
Balancing Treatment Advice: Benefits, Risks, and Personal Choice
3/04/2008
Big Strides, Not Small Steps, Needed to Boost Health Care Quality
2/19/2008
Busting Myths About Health Care Quality
2/05/2008
Asking Questions About Medical Tests
1/16/2008
What to Ask Before Surgery
1/02/2008
Tips for Taking Medicines Safely
12/18/2007
Where Medical Errors Occur and Steps You Can Take to Avoid Them
12/04/2007
Facing the Facts: Get Involved to Get Better Care
11/20/2007
Health Care Quality: Take A Closer Look
10/30/2007
Becoming an Involved Health Care Consumer
10/16/2007
Recognizing High-Quality Health Care
Ready to Lose Weight in the New Year? Experts Offer Guidance for Adults and Children
For overweight or obese people, getting to a healthy weight and staying there requires major ...
Better Information Helps Patients
Studies show that 1 in 4 patients who are discharged from the hospital had an unexpected medical ...
Online Tools Help Patients Find Good Health Information
The Internet continues to be a powerful force in how we live our lives, including how we find health ...
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