Smart Health Care Involves Being Proactive

Tips from a Port Washington doctor to make the most of your healthcare.

Posted Thu, Jul 25, 2013 at 5:30 am CT

Exercise, eating right, staying away from the wrong germs — there's a lot to think about when it comes to your health.

Thomas E. Vravick, a physician at Aurora Advance Health Care in Port Washington, says patients are thinking about all these things more often.

"Today, most patients are more informed and actively involved in their medical care," Vravick wrote in a recent blog post on Patch.

Read his tips on getting the most out of your medical visit.

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