In this article by Kathleen Doheny for Health.com learn why breastfeeding a premature infant may help reduce the risk of a serious eye problem.
While some pressure injuries are unavoidable, most can be prevented. An effective way to prevent these injuries is by moving the patient frequently.
If you have a pressure injury, nutrition becomes especially important. Make sure you are consuming the top 5 nutrients for wound healing.
You or your senior may need to increase your calorie and protein intake if you have lost weight or are having trouble gaining weight.
In this article originally published by The New York Times, read why some are saying sky-high deductibles that are leaving some newly insured vulnerable.
Nancy Morgan of the Wound Care Education Institute takes viewers of this recorded webinar into the world of identifying pressure injuries.
Shield HealthCare has been a leader in medical supplies for care at home since 1957. Our Registered Dietitians have experience and expertise in pediatric and adult nutrition support in order to: Ensure the right formula and feeding plan for your patient Provide education and support Troubleshoot tube feeding tolerance Communicate directly with the family and the… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Enteral Nutrition Support Program
Originally published by Modern Healthcare - The CMS is working to develop a separate star-rating system for health plans participating in an experiment.
During this webinar, our presenter discusses the advantages of intermittent catheterization with the goal of preventing catheter associated UTIs, and more.
By Lauren McSherry, California Healthline Regional Correspondent for California Healthline Medicare beneficiaries throughout the state are weighing their options during Medicare Advantage open enrollment season, but residents in Riverside County may have more choices to consider than others elsewhere in the state. “In Riverside County and surrounding counties there are far more insurance companies competing… Continue reading Medicare Advantage Competition Rated Strongest in Southern CA