Discharge Instructions: Using Crutches (Weight-Bearing)

Your healthcare provider has prescribed crutches for you. A healthy leg can support your body weight, but when you have an injured leg or foot, you need to keep weight off it. Once you are told that you can put some weight on your leg, use a "weight-bearing" method of walking as the leg heals.

Traveling with Oxygen

Using oxygen doesn't mean you can't travel. You just need to plan ahead. Read on for helpful tips to get you started.

Older Adults and STIs

If both you and your partner have had sex only with each other for many years, you are not likely to be at risk for STIs. But if you have sex with more than one person, or recently had a new sex partner, this sheet is for you.

Eating to Prevent Gout

Gout is a painful form of arthritis caused by an excess of uric acid, a waste product made by the body. It builds up in the body and forms crystals that collect in the joints, bringing on a gout attack. Alcohol and certain foods can trigger an attack. These diet changes can help you manage gout.