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iHeartMedia Communities: Philadelphia

iHeartMedia PHL Community Page provides information relevant to residents of our local Philadelphia listening area including the podcasts What's Going On and Insight along with videos of our streaming Town Hall Meetings, news you can use, and a spotli

 

5 Things You Need to Know When You're Hospitalized

There are millions of hospital stays in the U.S. each year.  It’s not easy to leave the comfort of home to have a medical procedure and stay in the hospital.  But there are some tips you can follow to prepare should you need to be hospitalized.  Here are 5 things to know:

  •  Bring in a list of the medications you're taking
  •  Ask Questions
  •  Keep a notebook handy with questions
  • Make sure staff re-confirm your identifying information repeatedly
  •  Make sure everyone washes hands

Check out our video on 5 Things You Need to Know When You're Hospitalized

Additional information on getting ready for surgery courtesy of Lourdes Health System.


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