How to take charge of your health with preventive care
If you live in Monterey County, the Aspire team wants you to learn how to take care of your health with preventive care.Read More >
Tag: Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System
When to visit urgent or emergency care
One important way to get the best medical care is to know when you should go to urgent or emergency care. Here are a few differences between each type of care, conditions they can treat, and information on urgent and emergency care in Monterey County.Read More >
What you need to know about advance care directives and POLST forms
Preparing an advance care directive and a Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form is the best way to make sure your wishes are fulfilled should you become incapacitated.Read More >
The differences between hospice and palliative care
People sometimes confuse palliative care with hospice care. We look at the similarities and differences between the two options.Read More >
What do caregivers need to know about advance directives?
Talking about advance directives and end-of-life care with a loved one is never an easy topic. But it is best to complete the advance care planning process when your loved one is well. We share some advice and community resources.Read More >
How atherosclerosis affects the heart, brain and limbs
We recently invited Andreas Sakopoulos, MD, medical director and lead of the cardiothoracic and vascular surgery program at Salinas Valley Memorial Healthcare System, to present a Community Connections event on atherosclerosis for Aspire Health Plan members and others from the Monterey County community.Read More >
