This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Community Corner

Be Your Own Health Care Advocate

Lafayette Senior Services presents...


Be Your Own Health Advocate


by Michelle Gilmore, Heartwood Health

Find out what's happening in Lamorindawith free, real-time updates from Patch.


Our health care system is one of the best in the world; it is also one of the most confusing and fragmented. Medical research and technology has increased our treatment options, and health care reform is changing access to care.  Did you know one in five Americans has experienced a medical error? Learn the lingo and communication techniques to effectively speak with your medical providers both at the doctor’s office and in the hospital. Knowledge is power!


Please call Lafayette Senior Services at (925) 284-5050 to sign up.

Find out what's happening in Lamorindawith free, real-time updates from Patch.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?