Monthly Archive: December 2014

colostomy or ileostomy nutrition

Nutrition and Your Ostomy

In this article, and the associated video, we're discussing nutrition and your ostomy after surgery and tips for your diet after ostomy surgery recovery.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
California state health insurance initiatives

California Health Insurance Exchange Aims to Increase Latino Enrollment

By Tracy Seipel for the San Jose Mercury News Twice a day, San Jose insurance agent Ruben Villanueva offers KZSF-AM La Kaliente’s Latino listeners tips about consumer finance and all kinds of insurance. This month, he’s been reminding his Bay Area-wide audience that Californians need to sign up for health coverage by midnight Monday if they… Continue reading California Health Insurance Exchange Aims to Increase Latino Enrollment

Aimee Sharp
Opportunities for care under Obamacare

Chicago Mayor, CDPH, and Presence Health Announce Partnership

By The Editors for the Lawndale News Mayor Rahm Emanuel, the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Presence Health announced the formation of a first-of-its-kind Wellness Partnership that includes a substantial investment in new community-based preventative health initiatives to create significant savings and improve the overall health and well-being of Chicago residents. The Wellness… Continue reading Chicago Mayor, CDPH, and Presence Health Announce Partnership

Aimee Sharp
Elderly stress Christmas

Seasonal Stress Can Leave Older People Feeling Down During Holidays

Seasonal Stress Can Leave Older People Feeling Down During Holidays By Mary Jean Porter for The Pueblo Chieftain It’s the most wonderful time of the year . . . And it can be a sad and stressful time for older people. Maybe they have lost or are separated from loved ones, or they aren’t feeling as well… Continue reading Seasonal Stress Can Leave Older People Feeling Down During Holidays

Aimee Sharp
Washington state health ranking

Washington Ranks 13th in Nation in Overall Health

By JoNel Aleccia, for The Seattle Times Washington state was the 13th healthiest state in the nation in 2014, moving up a notch from last year, according to a broad-based survey that has measured changes in smoking, obesity, infant mortality and other public-health markers for 25 years. The state gets high marks for having babies… Continue reading Washington Ranks 13th in Nation in Overall Health

Aimee Sharp
Personalized health insurance finder.

Finding the Right Insurance with Help from Consumer Reports

The open enrollment period for the state-based health insurance exchanges established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) started in November and will continue through February 15th. But knowing which health care options are available for consumers and their families, let alone which of those is the best, can be… Continue reading Finding the Right Insurance with Help from Consumer Reports

Aimee Sharp
Children’s Medical Center

Children’s Medical Center Rebrands Itself Children’s Health System of Texas

By Gary Jacobson for The Dallas Morning News A century old, the organization formerly known by the name of its main hospital, Children’s Medical Center Dallas, is rebranding itself as Children’s Health System of Texas. “It’s a natural extension of who we are and what we’ve been doing,” CEO Christopher Durovich said in an interview.… Continue reading Children’s Medical Center Rebrands Itself Children’s Health System of Texas

Aimee Sharp
Urological newsletter

Urological Insights Newsletter – Volume 1

Don’t miss the latest Urological Newsletter with important information from Shield HealthCare’s urological experts! This issue focuses on catheters & more.

Aimee Sharp
Personalized health insurance finder.

Finding the Right Insurance with Help from Consumer Reports

The open enrollment period for the state-based health insurance exchanges established by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) started in November and will continue through February 15th. But knowing which health care options are available for consumers and their families, let alone which of those is the best, can be… Continue reading Finding the Right Insurance with Help from Consumer Reports

Aimee Sharp
How to Eat with an Ostomy

How to Eat With an Ostomy Video

Watch Shield HeatlhCare's Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist, Laura Cox, in this video about how to eat with an ostomy. She shares recipes and tips.

Laura Cox, LPC
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Hey Laura, I’m a new ostomate and just got the clearance from my doctor to resume a regular diet. Any tips for things I should watch out for?
Susan
Hi Susan, Excellent question!
 
I would say there are three important things you can do to reduce your risk of problems when returning to a more normal diet...