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Medicare and Employer Health Insurance: Navigating Coverage While You Work
Are you working past age 65 and still covered by an employer health plan? Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor San Mateo County, discusses how Medicare interacts with your current coverage and guides you through the process of transitioning from an employer plan to Medicare. Learn how to avoid common pitfalls, including issues such as HSA excess contributions and COBRA coordination of benefits.
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Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor of San Mateo County. HICAP provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare.
Medicare Supplement (Medigap): What You Need to Know
Are you ready to take control of your healthcare costs? Medicare Supplement Insurance, or Medigap, offers essential coverage to help reduce out-of-pocket expenses in original Medicare. With highly regulated plans and limited enrollment windows, making the right decision at the right time is crucial.
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Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor of San Mateo County. HICAP provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare.
Control High Blood Pressure for a Healthier Tomorrow
Jehan Bahrainwala, MD, FASN, provides an overview including risks, lifestyle changes, and treatment goals for maintaining healthy blood pressure. She talks about methods to measure blood pressure in the clinic and at home and shares information about emerging treatments.
Medicare Part D in 2025: Discover the Latest Changes
Medicare Part D is a prescription drug program offered through private companies, and it's about to get even better. Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, 2025 brings many new and valuable benefits for enrollees. Join Maha Justi, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP) Counselor of San Mateo County, for an in-depth look at the features, costs, and potential pitfalls of Part D plans. Get the knowledge you need to navigate these changes and make the most of your coverage.
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Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor of San Mateo County. HICAP provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare.
From Trauma to Resilience: Effective Interventions for Youth
Victor Carrión, MD, talks about early-life exposure to traumatic events and the development of prevention and treatment interventions to reverse changes and build resilience. To learn more about Cue-Centered Therapy visit the Early Life Stress and Resilience Program website
Let’s Move Together! Strategies to Add Movement to Your Daily Routine: Tips for People with Diabetes
Movement and physical activity are important for everyone! Dessi Zaharieva, PhD, CEP, CDCES, talks about exercise guidelines for people with diabetes. She provides recommendations on glucose management during physical activity and shares strategies for adding movement into our daily lives. Get one step closer to meeting your health goals!
Understanding (and Fighting!) Heart Disease Like Cancer
Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE, discusses a new approach to understanding, preventing, and treating heart disease to empower you and your loved ones to live long and healthy lives. His book, Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer, was published by Hopkins Press in January 2024. [All author royalties go to charity.]
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Michael McConnell, MD, MSEE, is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and has spent more than 25 years researching heart disease and practicing preventive cardiology. In 2022, Dr. McConnell was appointed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Board of Directors of the National Fitness Foundation.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Non-Operative Approaches to Treatment
Knee osteoarthritis affects more than 30 million Americans and is one of the most common causes of disability. Michael Fredericson, MD, discusses non-operative options before consideration of knee replacement surgery. He shares information about supplements, diet modifications, knee braces, shoe inserts, and injections.
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Michael Fredericson, MD, FACSM, is Professor of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at Stanford University and is Director of PM&R Sports Medicine in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Co-Director of the Stanford Longevity Center, and Founder of Lifestyle Medicine. He is the Head Team Physician for the Stanford Track & Field and Swimming Teams and a Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance member.
Medicare Open Enrollment 2025: Maximize Your Benefits
During Medicare open enrollment, October 15 to December 7, Medicare beneficiaries can make coverage decisions regarding how they receive their Medicare benefits. Medicare Advantage and Part D plans can change from year to year, so it is important for beneficiaries to make sure their plan will still meet their needs for the coming year. Maha Justi explains the different parts of Medicare, key decisions Medicare recipients can make during open enrollment, and shares strategies to help beneficiaries save on costs.
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Maha Justi, HICAP Counselor of San Mateo County. HICAP provides free and objective information and counseling about Medicare.
Consejos para comprender y vivir bien con la diabetes
Lety Wilke, enfermera titulada, habla sobre la prueba de A1c y la importancia de realizar un seguimiento de los niveles de glucosa en sangre a lo largo del tiempo para detectar problemas desde el inicio. Entienda cómo los carbohidratos cambian los niveles de glucemia (azúcar en sangre) y cómo leer las etiquetas nutricionales. Conozca los beneficios de la actividad física y escuche consejos para moverse más durante el día. Por último, Lety comparte las mejores prácticas para el almacenamiento seguro de medicamentos cuando está fuera de casa.
Medical Aid-in-Dying: California's End of Life Option Act and Other Considerations
California has allowed medical aid-in-dying since implementing the law in 2016. Patients, families, and medical professionals continue to have questions about the overall process and alternatives such as hospice care and palliative sedation to address suffering. Joshua Fronk, DO, reviews the medical aid-in-dying process, identifies challenges that patients may encounter as they contemplate this option, and discusses appropriate medical care when approaching end of life.
Living Well: 7 Strategies Every Woman Needs to Know
There are seven specific things that women can do to promote a healthy, long life and guess what, they aren’t that hard! Join Karen Adams, MD, and learn how sleep, mood, sex, exercise, managing menopause symptoms, dietary choices, and connections help you live your best life, now and into your 90s and beyond.
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Lung Cancer Screening, Incidence, and Outcomes in Asian Americans
Asian American men have significant smoking history and are unaware of lung cancer screening guidelines. There is also an increasing incidence of lung cancer in non-smoking Asian American females. Jeff Velotta, MD, FACS, discusses lung cancer screening guidelines as well as potential outcomes of lung cancer as it relates to Asian Americans.
Medicare 101
Finally understand how Medicare works and how to select the coverage that best fits your budget and lifestyle. Maha Justi explains what each part of Medicare covers and how to avoid costly coverage mistakes. By the end of this presentation, you will be able to make well informed decisions about your existing or soon to come Medicare choices.
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Prostate Health
Join us for an informative talk on three common issues: benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, talks about risk factors, early detection, screening, and an overview of treatment for prostate cancer. Learn about symptoms and different types of prostatitis as well as symptoms and treatments for BPH.
Living Better with Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is an abnormal rhythm of the heart that is common with increasing age. There are new, minimally invasive treatments available to treat AFib through catheters that eliminate the need to take blood thinners long term. Rahul Sharma, MBBS, FRACP, talks about these alternative treatments that allow faster post-procedure recovery and a faster return to normal activities.
Say Goodbye to Heartburn: Understanding & Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Learn about the causes, symptoms, and potential complications of GERD, as well as effective management strategies for this chronic condition. Randall Stafford, MD, PhD, discusses lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and medications that can help relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. Take control of your digestive health and find relief from the discomfort of GERD.
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Meredith Barad, MD, is a board-certified Neurologist, Headache and Pain physician. Her primary focus is helping patients with head and facial pain. She has collaborated in creating a cross-disciplinary headache center and is the co-director of the Stanford Orofacial Pain Program. She is the Program Director for the Pain Fellowship.
Osteoporosis: Prevention and Treatment
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones lose mass and become weak and brittle. It affects 10 million people and causes two million fractures in the U.S. per year. Joy Wu, MD, Chief, Division of Endocrinology, discusses the testing, diagnosing, and treatment of osteoporosis. She describes the condition’s risk factors, who should get a bone density test (DXA), and what steps you can take to decrease your risk. Dr. Wu covers common medications such as Fosamax (Alendronate), Boniva (Ibandronate) and other osteoporosis medications, including the pros and cons of each. Finally, Dr. Wu answers many questions from the audience.
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