Health Guides
How to access health portals, book appointments, and use pharmacy apps.
Health care now runs through patient portals and pharmacy apps. These guides cover signing into MyChart and other patient portals, booking an appointment online, requesting a prescription refill, finding a doctor that takes your insurance, doing a video visit, and using a symptom checker. They are general explanations. Always talk to a licensed medical professional for advice about your own health.
35 guides
- How to Access a Patient PortalLearn how to access your patient portal to view medical records, message doctors, and manage appointments in 5 steps.
- How to Access a Telehealth VisitLearn how to access a telehealth video visit with your doctor from home in 5 steps.
- How to Book a Doctor Appointment OnlineLearn how to book a medical appointment using an online patient portal in 5 steps.
- How to Cancel a Gym Membership OnlineLearn how to cancel your gym membership online through the gym website, app, or email in 5 steps.
- How to Check Health Insurance Claims OnlineLearn how to check the status of your health insurance claims online in 4 steps.
- How to Check Symptoms OnlineLearn how to check your symptoms online using trusted medical websites and symptom checkers in 5 steps.
- How to Compare Health Insurance Plans OnlineLearn how to compare health insurance plans using the marketplace in 5 steps.
- How to Find a Dentist OnlineLearn how to find a dentist online using review sites, insurance directories, and health platforms in 5 steps.
- How to Find a Doctor OnlineLearn how to find a doctor online using review sites and insurance directories in 5 steps.
- How to Find a Medicare Plan OnlineLearn how to find and compare Medicare plans using the official Medicare website in 5 steps.
- How to Find a Therapist OnlineLearn how to find a therapist online using directories and therapy platforms in 5 steps.
- How to Find Urgent Care Near Me OnlineLearn how to find urgent care locations near you using online maps and health tools in 5 steps.
- How to Get Vaccine Records OnlineLearn how to access your vaccination records online through state registries and health portals in 5 steps.
- How to Order a COVID Test OnlineLearn how to order at-home COVID tests online through government programs and retailers in 5 steps.
- How to Order Contact Lenses OnlineLearn how to order contact lenses online from authorized retailers with a valid prescription in 5 steps.
- How to Read Lab Results OnlineLearn how to view and understand your lab test results online through a patient portal in 5 steps.
- How to Refill a Prescription OnlineLearn how to request a prescription refill through a pharmacy app or website in 4 steps.
- How to Schedule a Mammogram OnlineLearn how to schedule a mammogram appointment online through hospital portals and scheduling tools in 5 steps.
- How to Set Medication Reminders OnlineLearn how to set medication reminders using your phone, smart speaker, or health apps in 5 steps.
- How to Use a Fitness TrackerLearn how to use a fitness tracker to monitor your activity, sleep, and health in 5 steps.
- How to Use a Health Savings Account OnlineLearn how to use your health savings account to pay for medical expenses online in 5 steps.
- How to Use a Meditation AppLearn how to use a meditation app to reduce stress, improve focus, and build a daily mindfulness habit in 5 steps.
- How to Use a Period Tracker AppLearn how to use a period tracker app to monitor your cycle, track symptoms, and predict periods in 5 steps.
- How to Use a Sleep Tracking AppLearn how to use a sleep tracking app to monitor your sleep quality, patterns, and duration in 5 steps.
- How to Use BetterHelp for Online TherapyLearn how to use BetterHelp to connect with a licensed therapist online in 5 steps.
- How to Use CVS Minute ClinicLearn how to use CVS Minute Clinic for quick medical care, vaccinations, and health services in 5 steps.
- How to Use GoodRx for Prescription DiscountsLearn how to use GoodRx to save money on prescription medications in 4 steps.
- How to Use Google FitLearn how to use Google Fit to track your activity, fitness goals, and health data in 5 steps.
- How to Use MyChartLearn how to use MyChart to access your health records and communicate with your doctor in 5 steps.
- How to Use MyFitnessPalLearn how to use MyFitnessPal to track calories, log food, and manage your nutrition in 5 steps.
- How to Use Pharmacy Delivery ServicesLearn how to use pharmacy delivery to get your medications shipped to your home in 5 steps.
- How to Use the Apple Health AppLearn how to use the Apple Health app to track your activity, health data, and trends in 5 steps.
- How to Use the CVS Pharmacy AppLearn how to use the CVS pharmacy app to refill prescriptions and manage your health in 5 steps.
- How to Use the Walgreens AppLearn how to use the Walgreens app to refill prescriptions and manage your health in 5 steps.
- How to Use Zocdoc to Find a DoctorLearn how to use Zocdoc to find doctors, read reviews, and book appointments online in 5 steps.