Patient Education
On this page you’ll find information and and educational handouts regarding common medical conditions with tips for treating these healthcare issues.
Useful Handouts
Click the page icon next to the description of any handout you’d like to view or print.
Tips for Treating Cold & Flu Symptoms
Heartburn & Acid Reflux Care
Low Cholesterol Diet Recommendations
High Blood Pressure/Hypertension Care
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Treating Hives and Itchy Skin
Migraine & Headache Triggers to Avoid
Low Back Pain Prevention
Low Back Pain Care
Useful Web Links
A wide range of medical information is available through these trusted web sites:
- The American Academy of Family Physicians
has a web site for patients who are seeking basic information and educational printouts about general medical topics. - The Mayo Clinic web site
has in-depth information from an extensive list of medical conditions. - CDC Traveler’s Health for the latest recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control regarding health alerts and vaccine & Malaria medication recommendations when traveling abroad
- CDC Vaccine & Immunization Information for the latest recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control regarding immunizations, and all vaccine information sheets which list risks versus benefits of each vaccine
- The National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute (from the from the National Institute of Health) has many educational handoouts regarding cardiovascular & cholesterol conditions.
Patients interesting in purchasing health insurance through the new government Health Insurance Marketplace can explore options and enroll through HealthCare.gov.