The Health Column

Your child’s back-to-school health checklist for immunizations and physicals

It’s probably the last thing your kids want to hear, but back-to-school season is upon us. Along...

What is an HMO plan and how does it work?

A health maintenance organization (HMO) plan is a type of health insurance that is designed to...

Food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illnesses, like cyclosporiasis

Lately, cyclosporiasis has been making headlines everywhere. The intestinal illness caused by the...

Meeting Senior Care Options (SCO) and One Care members where they are

When Shannon Timilty talks about care management, she doesn’t start with systems or checklists. She...

What does your health insurance really cover? A step-by-step guide

Between deductibles, copays, provider networks, and prescription coverage, health plans can feel...

Is alcohol increasing your risk of dementia and other health conditions?

A conversation with Elizabeth K. Farkouh, MD, MS, Resident Physician at Brigham & Women's Hospital.