Every 48 minutes, someone in the U.S. is paralyzed from a spinal cord injury (SCI). Some of these injuries happen as a result of a traumatic accident.

Like any other organ, the bladder can be susceptible to cancer. Bladder cancer usually starts from the cells lining the bladder. Learn more.

Special thanks to Kris in California who expressed his gratitude for the catheter supplies and dependable service he receives from Shield HealthCare. Kris wrote, “… I consider myself a caregiver, because I have been cathing myself since summer of 2008 when I was 17 years old in high school. I was diagnosed with an unresponsive Neurogenic bladder,… Continue reading A Shield HealthCare Customer Loving Life

If you have been told that the best solution for your incontinence is a male external catheter or you plan to try this system, this information will help...

Special thanks to Alex for taking the time to give a Shield HealthCare review and say thanks for providing his urological supplies.

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

No matter where we are, bacteria exists in our surroundings.  Proper hygiene and cleanliness is essential for people who use intermittent catheters, as well as condom catheters. The guidelines below are every day ways to promote bladder health. What are the basic steps for bladder health and hygiene? Regularly empty your bladder Properly dispose of your intermittent or condom catheter… Continue reading A Guide To Bladder Health

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Infections of the urinary tract are the second most common type of infection in the body. What are the causes of UTI? Normally, urine is sterile. It is usually free of bacteria, viruses and fungi but does contain fluids, salts… Continue reading Understanding Urinary Tract Infections

Learn more about spinal cord injury: what it is, different types, what can cause a spinal cord injury, what happens after the accident and more.

You'll find many catheters in our urological product glossary, from pediatric to geriatric. Shield HealthCare offers leading brand urological products.