Monthly Archive: January 2019

polar vortex

Chicago Hospitals Brace for ‘Polar Vortex’

Original article by Alyssa Rege, Becker Hospital Review | January 30, 2019 Chicago is expected to be colder than Mount Everest and Antarctica this week, according to The Hill, and area hospitals are gearing up to help keep people warm and safe during the icy weather. Record-breaking cold temperatures are expected to hit Chicago this week,… Continue reading Chicago Hospitals Brace for ‘Polar Vortex’

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS
Flu Season with an Ostomy Video

Surviving Flu Season with an Ostomy Video

In this Surviving Flu Season with an Ostomy video, Laura Cox talks about the best ways to stay hydrated when you're sick, and how to avoid getting sick.

Aimee Sharp
express without words

Expression Without Words: When You Can’t Always Point to Where It Hurts

Because the tracheotomy bypassed Charlie's vocal cords, he learned early on that there is a myriad of ways to express your wants and needs without words.

Jamie Sumner
Caregiver Crisis

‘Consuming and Isolating’: Why the Caregiver Crisis Could Strain Public Health Care

In this article from MyJerseyCentral.com, several caregivers are interviewed about their experiences in a "caregiver crisis."

Aimee Sharp
Treatment for Incontinence

New Non-Invasive Treatment for Incontinence Approved by FDA

In this article from Health24.com, learn about a device that emits impulses that can be used as a treatment for incontinence.

Aimee Sharp
Aging in Place Considerations

Aging in Place Considerations

Before discussing plans, we recommend these aging in place considerations that discuss the different types of needs that the person may have.

Aimee Sharp
Soreness with an Intermittent Catheter

Addressing Soreness with an Intermittent Catheter | Ask Aaron

Check out Colin's question to Aaron Baker, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist, about soreness with an intermittent catheter, after removal.

Aaron Baker
I&RS vs. 504 Accommodation Plan vs. IEP

I&RS vs. 504 Accommodation Plan vs. IEP

In this article, Dr. Liz Mathis, of Psychological & Educational Consulting, discusses the I&RS vs. 504 Accommodation Plan vs. IEP.

Dr. Liz Matheis
At Home Medical Kit

At Home Medical Kit – Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

After a recent bought of sickness, our Spinal Cord Injury Lifestyle Specialist created this list of everything in his at home medical kit.

Aaron Baker
At Home with a Spinal Cord Injury

At Home with a Spinal Cord Injury

Our Spinal Corn Injury Lifestyle Specialist Aaron educates us how he sets himself up to be independent when he's at home with a spinal cord injury.

Aimee Sharp
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