This workshop has already taken place. Are you looking for resources for nurses who work with ostomy patients? Or are you an ostomate looking for ostomy-related information? Shield HealthCare cordially invites Illinois and Colorado nurses to attend an Ostomy Education Workshop with continuing education opportunity for 2 CE units.*  Workshop topic: Caring For The Stoma, sponsored by Hollister… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Sponsors Nurses Education Workshops Ostomy: Caring For The Stoma

Shield HealthCare featured in The-Signal, Santa Clarita Valley News, 2/5/12 edition Preparation For A Boom By Sara Mitchell, Staff Writer The health care industry is anticipating rapid growth as the baby boomers approach retirement age. The 65-plus population saw the largest increase of any age group between the 2000 and 2010 censuses — it increased by… Continue reading The-Signal News Feature Story: Preparation For A Boom

Rules. Like Us on Facebook (“Facebook Contest”) selections were made in the order of who has “liked” the official Shield HealthCare Facebook page (Facebook.com/ShieldHealthCare). Contest to end on December 31, 2012.  The 3 donations will be made to a charity of choice from a predetermined list of partner charity organizations of the 500th, 750th and… Continue reading Shield HealthCare “Like Us” on Facebook Official Rules

Shield HealthCare‘s Registered Dietitians have just returned from A.S.P.E.N. Clinical Nutrition Week, an annual conference created by the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition. The 2012 CNW conference took place in Orlando, Florida, where the RDs spent four days sharpening their skills in enteral nutrition with educational and research-focused workshops led by globally recognized faculty. They also… Continue reading Shield HealthCare RDs Attend ASPEN Clinical Nutrition Week

The Alzheimer’s Association released the latest statistics today on YouTube about Alzheimer’s Disease. The Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures report details the growing prevalence of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Watch the alz.org YouTube video for an insightful glimpse of Alzheimer’s and its escalating impact on individuals, caregivers, families, government and the nation’s healthcare system:  

The holiday season at Shield HealthCare would not be complete without a Santa and staff visit to the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Adult Development Center in Chatsworth, CA.  This year’s joyful visit included cozy socks for all and lots of laughter and smiles! UCP gracefully shared their appreciation in a letter stating, “How grateful we are… Continue reading A Letter To Shield HealthCare From United Cerebral Palsy

Shield Healthcare is pleased to announce the winners of its 11th annual caregiver story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?“, chosen by celebrity contest judge Sandra Mitchell, KCAL 9/CBS2 News Anchor. With more than 580 touching stories to choose from, the selection of our winners was given the utmost consideration. The three grand prize winners… Continue reading Shield HealthCare’s 2011 Caregiver Story Contest Winners!

Special thanks to Bonita in Illinois, who recently expressed her gratitude for the medical supplies and service from Shield HealthCare that help her provide dependable incontinence care at home for her mother. Bonita writes I never really thought about where healthcare supplies came from before. Until I had to call Shield HealthCare for my own mom, it wasn’t very important.… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Review: A Nurse Caregiver/Daughter Shares Her Story

Please note, our offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, 2011 and Monday, January 2, 2012. All of us at Shield HealthCare wish you and your family a healthy, joyful holiday season and new year! Shield HealthCare | Medical Supplies For Care at Home Since 1957

With the holiday season approaching, there are many local charities in need of donations to brighten the lives of families and children in need. This year, Shield HealthCare‘s corporate office employees in Valencia, California are supporting the The Child & Family Center and Single Mother’s Outreach. The goal is to provide new toy donations to 200 children, which will include… Continue reading Creating Smiles This Holiday Season: Support A Local Charity