Getting treatment at the hospital/emergency room

•  What do I need to tell staff if I have to stay in hospital?

• Face to face
• Choosing a healthcare provider for:
• for your child (also en Español)
• for a man
• for a woman
• for the whole family
• For Older Adults
  • Finding a New Doctor: A Guide for Older Adults(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
  • Nursing Homes: Making the Right Choice (National Institute on Aging)
  • Choosing Quality Assisted Living (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
  • Choosing Quality Long Term Care (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations)
  • Services Available for those in need of extra care (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging)
• How to talk to your nurse or doctor
  • From familydoctor.org
• Create a personalized list of questions that you can take with you to your physician or pharmacist by clicking here.

• Handwashing
  • See video on proper way to wash hands
  • Download "When to Wash" Card
  • Download "How to Wash" Card

• Brushing your teeth and flossing
  • Proper brushing techniques demonstrated
  • Proper flossing demonstrated
  • Animated demonstration of brushing and flossing
  • Online video on brushing your child's teeth

Preventive Care/Health Maintenance

• Immunization
  • Immunization Streaming Video
• Annual physical exam
• Dental exam
  • Why do I need to go to a dentist?
  • How do I find a dentist?
  • Is there a charge for my dental treatment?
• Breast Cancer Screening
  • Understanding Breast Health: This basic two-page fact sheet describes the parts of the breast and answers common questions about breast cancer.
  • Understanding Mammograms: This basic two-page fact sheet shows what a mammogram looks like and explains when you should get one.
  • Mammograms and Breast Health (PDF-579KB): This 20-page brochure provides detailed information about breast health, breast cancer, and mammograms, and includes a list of resources for further information.
  • The Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program of the Department for Public Health provides breast and cervical screening and follow-up services through health departments in every county. To find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test and where to get screened, call (502) 564-2154, Ext. 3821, or 1-800-4-CANCER
• Getting regular Pap tests can save a woman's life
  • The Kentucky Women’s Cancer Screening Program of the Department for Public Health provides breast and cervical screening and follow-up services through health departments in every county. To find out if you qualify for a free or low-cost mammogram and Pap test and where to get screened, call (502) 564-2154, Ext. 3821, or 1-800-4-CANCER

• Prenatal care
• Healthy Pregnancy , Healthy Baby - why prenatal care is so important throughout your pregnancy
• Routine checkups during pregnancy - includes a chart of regularly scheduled prenatal visits
• Prostate exam
  • Digital Prostate Exam and early cancer detection
  • Prostate Cancer Screening - is it right for you?
• Testicular self exam
  • How to perform Testicular Self-Exam - site has thorough explanations and diagrams
  • Why Do I Need Testicular Exams? - An article on the importance of performing testicular self exams, aimed at teen boys. (English, En Espanol)
  • Performing testicular self-exam - aimed at teen boys (English, En Espanol)

• How to manage stress
• How to know when to get counseling
• Domestic violence

• What is this prescription form for?
• Is there a charge for my medications?
• How do I fill in the form?

• Immigrants and refugees
• Insurance coverage denied and your options
• Patient rights in the Emergency Room
• GLBT Rights