Why is Shield HealthCare Texas so excited to be a sponsor of the Any Baby Can of San Antonio 9th Annual Walk For Autism? In 2011, this fun filled community event broke the Guinness World Record for the Largest Charity Walk with over 5,441 participants! This year, Any Baby Can of San Antonio hopes to break another record and they… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Sponsors 9th Annual Autism Walk To Support Any Baby Can of San Antonio

Join Shield HealthCare plus families, healthcare professionals and friends at the 18th Annual Autism Awareness Conference  “Bullying & Austim”  at Hodel’s Banquets in Bakersfield, CA on Friday, March 1, 2013, sponsored by the Autism Society Kern Autism Network. Bullying in the United States was once a silent epidemic which was endured by millions of children on… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Supports Annual Autism Awareness Conference | Bullying & Autism

Turn your love of pancakes into a ray of sunshine to support children with medical needs. Make a trip to IHOP on National Pancake Day to enjoy a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes* and return the love by making a voluntary donation to a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital of your choice. Participating hospitals include Rady Children’s Hospital, Children’s… Continue reading Supporting Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals at IHOP on National Pancake Day

And the winners are… Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce its 2nd Annual Readers’ Choice Contest winners, as selected by the voting public. A very special thanks to all those who voted to make these caregiver rewards come true. Abigail D. (594 votes) Home Health Agency LVN for children with medical needs Virginia V. (539 votes) Caregiver for her… Continue reading Shield HealthCare 2nd Annual Readers’ Choice Contest Winners Announcement

Feeding tubes can become clogged with dried formula and/or medications if not flushed properly. Try these simple steps to unclog a G-tube at home.

Announcing Our Caregiver Story Contest Winners! We're pleased to announce the winners of our 12th annual “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding” story contest.

The response to Shield HealthCare’s 12th Annual Caregiver Story Contest  on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” was one of the very best in history! With 469 inspirational caregiver stories received and just 8 winners chosen, Shield HealthCare would like to recognize 12 finalists in the 2nd annual Readers’ Choice Contest.  This gives YOU and the voting public the opportunity to choose your favorite… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Announces 2nd Annual Readers’ Choice Contest

The American Cancer Society is marking the 37th annual Great American Smokeout on November 15, 2012 by encouraging smokers to use this day to make a plan to quit or to plan in advance and quit smoking that day. By participating, smokers will be taking an important step toward a healthier life. A big move that can lead to… Continue reading Support The Great American Smokeout on November 15!

Did you know October 6 is World Ostomy Day and Ostomy Awareness Day?  While every day is ostomy day at Shield HealthCare, we’d like to commemorate individuals who have had this life saving surgery and the caregivers who help those in need of daily support. Things to do on World Ostomy Day: Visit the United Ostomy… Continue reading Celebrating World Ostomy Day 2012

Shield HealthCare supports the Down Syndrome community and is pleased to share this beautiful video called “Dreams” from the National Down Syndrome Society. The video features people with Down syndrome of all ages talking about their aspirations and accomplishments. This inspirational compilation is a wonderful way to celebrate the achievements of amazing people with Down syndrome, who are… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Honors National Down Syndrome Awareness Month