How To Take Charge Of Your Health Care

The more you play an active role in your health care, the better quality of care you will receive.
Most people depend upon different doctors, nurses, pharmacists and insurance programs for their health care.  It's a team effort, and you (the consumer--patient) are the most important member of the team. To take charge, follow these steps:

1. Keep track of important health information, kept in one place.  Include name, birth date, blood type, emergency names and phone numbers, list of medical providers, dates of checkups and tests, list of shots received, health conditions, allergies and current medications.
2. Know your family health history.
3. Keep regular checkups, because early detection means easier treatment.
4. Make the most of your doctor visits:  take a list of questions to ask, take notes on your doctor's answers, talk about changes since your last visit, and possibly bring a relative or friend with you to remind you of questions or help you remember information.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

How to Take Charge of Your Health Care

The more you play an active role in your health care, the better quality of care you will receive.
Most people depend upon different doctors, nurses, pharmacists and insurance programs for their health care.  It's a team effort, and you (the consumer-patient) are the most important member of the team.
To take charge, follow these steps:

1. Keep track of important health information, kept in one place.  Include: name, birth date, blood type, emergency names and phone numbers, list of medical providers, dates of checkups and tests, list of shots received, health conditions, allergies and current medications.
2. Know your family health history.
3. Keep regular checkups, because early detection means easier treatment.
4. Make the most of your doctor visits:  take a list of questions to ask, take notes on your doctor's answers, talk about changes wince your last visit, and possibly bring a relative or friend with you.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

How to Take Charge of Your Health Care

The more you play an active role in your health care, the better quality of care you will receive.  Most people depend upon different doctors, nurses, pharmacists and insurance programs for their health care.  It's a team effort, and you (the consumer-patient) are the most important member of the team.

To take charge, follow these steps:

1. Keep track of important health information, kept in one place.  Include: name, birth date, blood type, emergency names and phone numbers, list of medical providers, dates of checkups and tests, list of shots received, health conditions, allergies and current medications.
2. Know your family health history.
3. Keep regular checkups, because early detection means easier treatment.
4. Make the most of your doctor visits:  take a list of questions to ask, take notes on your doctor's answers, talk about changes wince your last visit, and possibly bring a relative or friend with you.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Take Charge of Your Health Care

The more you play an active role in your health care, the better quality of care you will receive.  Most people depend upon different doctors, nurses, pharmacists and insurance programs for their health care.  It's a team effort, and you (the patient) are the most important member of the team.  To take charge of your health care, follow these steps:  

1.  Keep track of important health information, kept together in one place, available for all medical appointments.  It includes: name, birth date, blood type, emergency names and phone numbers, list of medical providers, dates and results of checkups and screening tests, list of shots received, health conditions and allergies, and current medications.  

2.  Know your family health history.  

3.  Keep regular checkups.  Adults typically need a checkup every one to five years.  Remember, early detection of problems means easier treatment.  

4.  Make the most of your doctor visits:  write down a list of questions ahead of time, and you may want to bring a family member or friend with you to take notes.  Be sure to talk about any changes since your last visit.  

Source:  healthfinder.gov  

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics (661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com 5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Dentistry (CPR) Approved

CPR and AED Certified Staff

Robert Tupac and all of his office personnel 
have been trained in advanced CPR/AED (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Automatic External Defibrillator) for the Professional Responder and Health Care Industry as certified by the American Red Cross. His office has an automatic defibrillator available for emergency use. His surgical suite features an array of vital signs monitoring equipment, as well as oxygen and nitrous oxide delivery systems. Dr. Tupac also offers the availability of a physician anesthesiologist for intravenous sedation during restorative dentistry or implant surgery.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (map)

February Is American Heart Month

American Heart Month.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States.  If you are a man over age 45, a woman over age 55, or have parents or siblings who have had heart disease, you are at greater risk.

Fortunately, heart disease is largely preventable!  By eating healthy, staying active, watching your weight, not smoking, controlling your cholesterol, limiting alcohol consumption, avoiding type 2 diabetes and managing stress, you can prolong your life!

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc.,
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309 (map)

How to Take Charge of Your Health Care

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The more you play an active role in your health care, the better quality of care you will receive.
Most people depend upon different doctors, nurses, pharmacists and insurance programs for their health care.  It's a team effort, and you (the consumer-patient) are the most important member of the team.
To take charge, follow these steps:

1. Keep track of important health information, kept in one place.  Include: name, birth date, blood type, emergency names and phone numbers, list of medical providers, dates of checkups and tests, list of shots received, health conditions, allergies and current medications.
2. Know your family health history.
3. Keep regular checkups, because early detection means easier treatment.
4. Make the most of your doctor visits:  take a list of questions to ask, take notes on your doctor's answers, talk about changes wince your last visit, and possibly bring a relative or friend with you.

Robert G. Tupac, DDS, FACP, Inc., 
Diplomate, American Board of Prosthodontics
(661) 325-1275 | www.drtupac.com
5060 California Ave., #170, Bakersfield, CA 93309