Each October, we recognize the vital role that physical therapists and physical therapy assistants play in helping people decrease pain, improve their mobility and restore lost function. Physical therapists provide long-term individualized treatment for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Down syndrome, developmental delay, spinal injury, Parkinson’s Disease, stroke and much more. Physical therapy is… Continue reading The Vital Role of Physical Therapists

October is Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month. Diagnostic medical ultrasound, also called sonography, uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of muscles, tendons, internal organs and other structures inside the body. The images that are produced during an ultrasound examination often provide valuable information for diagnosing and treating a variety of diseases and conditions.  Medical ultrasound is… Continue reading Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month

Shield HealthCare specializes in third-party insurance billing for medical supplies on the customer’s behalf. Contracted providers include Medicare, state Medicaid program, HMOs and private insurance plans. We verify customer insurance eligibility and obtain all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with insurance carrier guidelines. We provide direct billing for the following contracted insurance plans in Colorado:

Shield HealthCare specializes in third-party insurance billing for medical supplies on the customer’s behalf. Contracted providers include Medicare, state Medicaid program, HMOs and private insurance plans. We verify customer insurance eligibility and obtain all necessary documentation to ensure compliance with insurance carrier guidelines. We provide direct billing for the following contracted insurance plans in Washington:

Since 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized across the United States and around the world. Approximately 1 in 8 (12%) women in the US will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime.  Family members and friends provide vital physical and emotional care to those fighting the disease. Breast cancer is the most commonly… Continue reading What is Breast Cancer? Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

One in almost 700 U.S. babies is born with an extra copy of chromosome 21, the condition known as Down syndrome. This additional genetic material causes the physical traits characteristic of Down syndrome (DS), including low muscle tone, small stature and an upward slant to the eyes.  Down Syndrome Awareness month reminds the world that people with… Continue reading Down Syndrome Awareness Month

The type of water you use, both to flush your feeding tube and for your hydration, depends on your level of health and your personal preferences.

Are you, or is someone you care for, newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease?  We are pleased to share that The Neurocommunity Foundation is holding its annual PD 101 class for those who are new to Parkinson’s disease and their families.  Dr. Yvette Bordelon, MD, PHD, a movement disorders specialist and assistant professor at UCLA, will be leading… Continue reading PD 101 Class for the Newly Diagnosed

In 2003, President George H.W. Bush declared September as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.  Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men.  In 2013, approximately 239,000 men in the United States will be diagnosed with this type of cancer, and nearly 30,000 men will lose their fight with the disease.  This month,… Continue reading Prostate Cancer: Signs, Symptoms and Treatment

In September, we recognize World Alzheimer’s Month to honor the millions of individuals, family members and caregivers affected by Alzheimer’s disease.  Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that causes brain cells to degenerate and die, leading to a decline in memory function and thinking skills. By the Numbers Approximately 36 million people are believed… Continue reading September is World Alzheimer’s Month