Stay tuned to our upcoming events with the Shield HealthCare monthly newsletter! Here’s what’s happening in May: Thank You, Nurses! Celebrating National Nurses Week 2014 Nurses are the health care professional with whom many patients have the most direct contact. They are also leaders and patient advocates in boardrooms and classrooms, throughout communities and in the halls… Continue reading Shield HealthCare May 2014 Newsletter

Shield HealthCare is proud to celebrate WOC Nurse Week from April 13-19, 2014! Wound, Ostomy and Continence (WOC) nurse specialists have completed dedicated specialty nursing education that qualifies them as experts in wound care, ostomy care and continence care. WOC nurses provide the calm reassurance, expert knowledge and caring support  that patients suffering from wound, ostomy and incontinence… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Celebrates WOC Nurse Week 2014

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month April is Parkinson’s Disease (PD) Awareness Month. More than one million Americans currently live with Parkinson’s disease, and 50,000-60,000 new cases of PD are diagnosed in the U.S. every year. Although there is currently no known cure, there is hope. For people with PD, there are individualized treatment options that help… Continue reading Parkinson’s Disease: Signs, Symptoms and Caregiver Resources

Stay tuned to our upcoming events with the Shield HealthCare monthly newsletter! This April we are recognizing: Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Awareness Month Shield HealthCare understands how important gastrointestinal health is to the ostomy community. IBS is one of the most common disorders seen by doctors, affecting people of all ages – even children. Although there… Continue reading Shield HealthCare April 2014 Newsletter

Shield HealthCare Celebrates National Autism Awareness Month Each April, we celebrate National Autism Awareness Month. National Autism Awareness Month gives us the opportunity – along with the American autism community and more than 100 organizations nationwide – to help educate the public about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism currently affects more than 1.5 million people in the United States.… Continue reading National Autism Awareness Month | April 2014

Celebrating The Contributions Of Our Nation’s Physicians March 30th is National Doctor’s Day in the United States. On National Doctor’s Day, Shield HealthCare is proud to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of our nation’s physicians. We all benefit from the physicians who touch our lives, whether by choice or by necessity. Physicians are responsible for… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Recognizes National Doctor’s Day

What is Certified Nurses Day? Today is Certified Nurses Day! On March 19th, we honor and recognize Certified Nurses’ commitment to excellence and the important achievements of Certified Nurses nationwide. Nurses who pursue national certification must meet and exceed nationally recognized standards of proficiency, expertise, knowledge and professionalism. Their commitment to ongoing education maintains their… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Celebrates Certified Nursing Day 2014

Stay tuned to our upcoming events with the Shield HealthCare monthly newsletter! This March we are recognizing: National Nutrition Month® 2014 Why do you choose the foods you eat? If you’re like most people, taste wins out over health, social and emotional factors. This month and all year long, “Enjoy the Taste of Eating Right,” and… Continue reading Shield HealthCare March 2014 Newsletter

Join Together For Better Care On February 28th we recognize Rare Disease Day across the United States and around the world.  In the United States, a rare disease is defined as a disease that affects less than 200,000 people.  There are nearly 7,000 rare diseases and disorders in the U.S. Rare diseases affect approximately 30 million Americans,… Continue reading Recognizing Rare Disease Day

More than 90 million dedicated family caregivers in the U.S. are providing in-home care for a family member or friend who is disabled, sick or elderly. For those shouldering the role of family caregiver, resources and information can be a lifeline during a stressful time. The Family Caregiver Alliance has complied a wealth of information… Continue reading Family Caregiver Resources: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)