Health Library

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• Advance Care Planning: The Need for Ongoing Conversations

  Learn more about what questions to keep asking—as your treatment and preferences change.

• Advance Care Planning: Thinking About Hospice

  It's common to have a lot of questions if you're thinking about hospice. Knowing more may help.

• Advance Care Planning: Treatment Choices Near the End of Life

  It can be hard to know which treatments you may or may not want near the end of life. Learning more can help.

• Managing Pain While You're in the Hospital

  Learn how you can work with your doctor and care team to manage pain while in the hospital.

• Stroke: Know the Signs and BE FAST

  Learn how to recognize stroke symptoms and know when to call for emergency services.

• Alzheimer's Disease

  Learn what steps you and your family can take to help you live well with this disease.

• Getting Treatment Through a PICC or Central Line

  Learn about different kinds of treatments given through a PICC or central venous line.

• Caring for Your Tracheostomy

  Learn how to clean and care for your trach.

• What Are Opioids?

  Prescribed an opioid? Get the facts so you can safely manage your pain.

• End-Stage Renal Disease

  What is end-stage renal disease? End-stage renal disease means that your kidneys may no longer be able to keep you alive. When your kidneys get to the point where they can no longer remove waste, you may need dialysis or a new kidney. When you understand your options, you can...

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