by Shelly Bray, MD | Mar 12, 2018 | Health Resources
Skin cancer happens when normal cells in the skin change into abnormal cells. The three most common types of skin cancer are basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma. The first two are slow growing and can usually be easily treated. But if not...
by Shelly Bray, MD | Mar 12, 2018 | Health Resources
Your health insurance policy is an agreement between you and your insurance company. The policy lists a package of medical benefits such as tests, drugs and treatment services. The insurance company agrees to cover the cost of certain benefits listed in your policy....
by Shelly Bray, MD | Mar 12, 2018 | Health Resources
Getting a prescription filled is usually easy. But because of the high cost of prescription medicines, most insurance companies and employers are trying to control drug costs. Some of the things they are doing make getting a prescription more complicated for you and...
by Shelly Bray, MD | Mar 12, 2018 | Health Resources
Medicine can be a very expensive part of your health care treatment. If your doctor has prescribed medicine and you can’t afford to pay for it, you may be able to get the medicine for free or for a reduced cost. There are several kinds of assistance programs that may...
by Shelly Bray, MD | Mar 12, 2018 | Health Resources
It is important to protect yourself from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. Ultraviolet light contributes to skin cancer and skin aging. Ultraviolet-B (UVB) causes sunburns. Ultraviolet-A (UVA) causes wrinkled skin and has been linked to melanoma. Sunscreen Pick a...
