Enjoy the benefits of being a Contract Registered Dietitian with Shield HealthCare, including flexible hours, the satisfaction of teaching patients and families and the opportunity to use your clinical skills in a home setting. Shield HealthCare is looking for contract registered dietitians in the areas of Denver, Fort Collins/Greeley and Colorado Springs/Pueblo to provide feeding… Continue reading Enjoy Flexible Job Satisfaction as a Contract Dietitian for Shield HealthCare!

Can I use Coke to unclog my feeding tube? It's not recommended, but find out what is and find a link to video showing how to unclog a feeding tube.

You already know you should drink extra water in the summer heat to prevent dehydration. What you may not know is that if you wait until you’re thirsty, you may already be dehydrated! About 60% of your body is made up of water and only 10% of this water is in your bloodstream, according to… Continue reading How to Stay Hydrated During Summer Exercise

Families of tube-fed children often face unique issues not commonly experienced by most parents and caregivers. Many parents find tube-feeding support... 

Feeding tubes can easily get caught on something and become dislodged, causing pain and discomfort. Here's how to secure a G-tube.

A stoma is an opening, usually created surgically, to access the stomach or intestine for purposes of feeding or drainage. Your feeding tube enters your stomach or small intestine through the stoma. The skin area around this opening is often referred to as the stoma site. For more information, see related articles and feeding tube resources here:… Continue reading Stoma Definition

How much fiber should you be having? Aim for a total daily fiber intake of 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Here's how to get it.

Coming home with a new feeding tube can be overwhelming. Make sure you know the basics of caring for your tube and the skin around it. Always wash your hands before handling your tube and feeding supplies. Keep the skin around the g-tube site clean and dry. If using gauze around the site and it becomes… Continue reading How to Care for a New Feeding Tube

Approximately 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. Children are the largest group affected by this potentially life threatening medical condition. Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE)  founded Food Allergy Awareness Week in 1998 to educate the public about food allergies and how they affect those who suffer from them. FOOD ALLERGY BULLYING: IT’S NOT A JOKE… Continue reading Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013

Vomiting can be one of many tube feeding complications. Learn why it may be happening, what you can do to mitigate it, and find tips on when to seek help.