By Emily Ramshaw for The Texas Tribune With a Republican in the White House, top Texas leaders have reached an agreement with the federal government to keep Medicaid money flowing into Texas to help hospitals treat uninsured patients. The agreement with the Trump administration extends the life of the so-called “1115 waiver” — a program that safety-net hospitals have relied… Continue reading Texas, Feds Agree to Renew Medicaid Funds for Safety Net Hospitals

Human breast milk contains a fine balance of antibodies, proteins, fat, and carbohydrates, working together to nourish and protect.

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UTIs in patients with Spinal Cord Injury can be common. This doctor provides evidence that reusing catheters can increase the risk.

Down syndrome and cognitive impairments make the birds and the bees more difficult. Addressing the issue in early childhood has made all the difference.

In this video, we'll walk you through the seven most important steps to ensure that the CCS Enteral Nutrition Form is completed properly.

All those ads for cars and jewelry! Don’t get me wrong, I wouldn't mind them, but as a special needs parent, so much is more important to me this Christmas.

Traveling is taxing on anybody regardless of their age. Here are some helpful tips for traveling with a senior.

At some point in an ostomate's life, they will probably need to get a scope procedure. Since a colonoscopy is no longer an option, we get an ileoscopy.

In a previous blog, I wrote about what I personally use to manage my neurogenic bladder. In this entry, though, I will share objective information and tools that may help when searching for your ideal bladder-care product. Finding the right catheter is a process worth investing in for your long-term health. It involves your doctors… Continue reading Assistive Technology: Bladder Tools