November 30th marks the closing date to enter Shield HealthCare’s 11th annual story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Contest entries may be submitted until midnight. Shield HealthCare story contest update: Over 475 inspirational caregiver stories have been received so far, making the 2011 contest a record breaking milestone! Contest judging will take place in… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Caregiver Story Contest Update!

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, our offices will be closed on Thursday, November 24 and Friday, November 25, 2011. All of us at Shield HealthCare wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and healthy holiday.

When it comes to air travel with a medical condition, it's best to know the latest Transportation Security Administration (TSA) guidelines.

Are you a nurse looking to earn CE credits that are related to ostomy care? Check out our recorded webinar and follow the instructions to view the webinar on-demand. Shield HealthCare cordially invites local nurses to attend an Ostomy Education Workshop with continuing education opportunity for 2 CE units.* Workshop topic: Caring For The Stoma, sponsored by… Continue reading Just Added: Nurse Education Workshops in Southern California

The Centers For Disease Control (CDC) recommends that people get their seasonal flu vaccine as soon as vaccine becomes available in their community. Vaccination before December is best since this timing ensures that protective antibodies are in place before flu activity is typically at its highest. CDC continues to encourage people to get vaccinated throughout the… Continue reading 2011-2012 Flu Vaccine Information

Here's a quick guide to frequently noted problems and easy solutions for male external catheter users:

Shield HealthCare is dedicated to providing the most up-to-date resources to assist customers in navigating and understanding Medicare coverage. At ShieldHealthCare.com, you will find a variety of helpful resources and tools for managing home healthcare medical supply needs. One of the most popular resources is Medicare Rights. This educational website is a valuable tool that offers free education on Medicare benefits, consumer… Continue reading Medicare Rights: Making You Medicare Smart

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is designed to educate women about the importance of early detection. Thankfully, increased public awareness of regular mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages has contributed to a decline in breast cancer deaths. More about breast cancer: All women are at risk for breast cancer. The risk of getting breast… Continue reading It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Shield HealthCare cordially invites California and Washington nurses to attend a Nurse Education Evening Workshop this November with continuing education opportunity for 3 CE units.* Workshop topics include Urinary Incontinence in Adults, Wound Care: Nursing Interventions and Wound Care: Normal and Impaired Healing.  There is no cost to attend a workshop and dinner will be provided. November… Continue reading Just Announced: Nurse Education Evening Workshops

Roxanne in California sent in a thoughtful letter to our corporate office. She simply wanted to share her satisfaction with the service she receives from Shield HealthCare for her incontinence needs. She wrote: Thank you Shield HealthCare…the person I spoke to was so nice and understanding and to my amazement the delivery truck pulled up today…I… Continue reading A Happy Customer Shares Her Feedback