Intermittent catheterization, when done properly, is one of the safest ways to catheterize. Nothing needs to be connected to or inserted into the body on an constant basis – rather, the person (or their caregiver) uses a catheter at intervals to empty the bladder. Using intermittent catheters mimics the body’s typical manner of emptying the… Continue reading Intermittent Catheters

By Alex Kacik for Modern Healthcare Wilmington Health is approached by a potential buyer about twice a year. Each time, the North Carolina-based independent physician group declines, according to CEO Jeff James. “What we can’t understand is the value proposition for the physicians in the long run,” James said. “If they buy us, it is going… Continue reading Rapid Rise in Hospital-Employed Physicians Increases Costs

By Chhun Sun for The Gazette One of the fastest, safest ways to transport a medical patient just got an upgrade. Meet the AIRBUS H125 helicopter, the newest member of the UCHealth Memorial Hospital staff. On March 5, it went into service – replacing Memorial Star, which served the region for 15 years. The new, red-and-white… Continue reading Memorial Hospital Lands Upgrade in Air Ambulance Services

In this article by The State Journal Register, learn about why the governor of Illinois is considering purchasing a vacant nursing home for vets.

This Child Life Month, be sure to thank your Child Life Specialist. Part angel, part superhero, these professionals make medical care bearable for families.

La mayoría de las enfermeras y los médicos alientan a los padres a hablar con sus hijos acerca de su estoma de manera positiva y educativa.

The Mediterranean diet is a healthy option for anyone, but particularly those with heart problems. Along with heart health and potential weight loss, there are many benefits to this diet: Reduced risk of heart disease Reduced levels of bad cholesterol Reduced risk of cancer Reduced risk for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease Reduced risk for other… Continue reading The Mediterranean Diet: What to Eat and What to Limit

By Kevin Blocker for the Spokane Journal of Business Operators of a startup company here that uses technology to treat depression plan to open more clinics in Spokane—and in other parts of the country where what’s known as transcranial magnetic stimulation is seldom used. The young company, TMS Solutions, uses short, magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the… Continue reading Offering Magnetic Stimulation to Treat Depression

In this article from Dallas News, learn more about the Senior Circuit, AKA Silver Circuit, providing entertainment for those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

In March, CMS refused to approve the request to roll back Medicaid expansion in Arkansas. AR sought to scale back eligibility to those earning 100% of FPL.