Self-Care and Medical Consumerism
Self-care simply means caring for yourself. However, it is more than living a healthy lifestyle. Practicing self-care will help you better manage your own health and get the most from your healthcare provider. Self-care includes:
- Being an Informed Healthcare Consumer
- Taking an Active Role/Asking Questions
- Recognizing If Medical Attention Is Needed
- Immunizations and Preventative Care
Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Medline Plus
- Mayo Clinic Symptom Checker
- Mayo Clinic First Aid Guide
- Tips for Talking with your Doctor
- Heartburn: Lifestyle Remedies
- Get It Checked: Men/Women
- Men’s Health Checklist
- Women’s Health Checklist
- Wallet Card for Women
- Self Breast Exam
- Keeping your own Personal Health Record (PHR)
Contact Marquette Employee Wellness
Marquette University Department of Exercise Science
College of Health Sciences
Schroeder Health Complex, Room 235
P.O. Box 1881
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1881
