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Patient Safety Awareness Week
This week encourages celebration and recognition of caregivers and promote education on healthcare safety. The goal is to maximize awareness about how patient safety could be optimized in healthcare systems.
Am I Eligible for Cardiac Rehab?
After experiencing some kind of cardiovascular condition, cardiac rehab is vital for your recovery. Especially for preventing another heart episode.
Patient-Centered Medical Home Model – What is it?
Different nursing options offer different degrees of care, so it is essential to know how they differ from one another to make the best decision.
Home Health Care Nurse: Their Role in Your Recovery
A nurse's role in a patient’s recovery path is vital. Their tasks and responsibilities are endless and custom to every patient’s needs.
Types of Skilled Nursing Care
Different nursing options offer different degrees of care, so it is essential to know how they differ from one another to make the best decision.
Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Education Week
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) dedicates a week in February to raising awareness about Alzheimer's and dementia.
Vital Signs and Their Effect on Your Health
Vital signs provide critical information about our bodies that can help assess our well-being, prevent misdiagnosis, detect underlying health problems, and motivate lifestyle changes.
National Donor Day
February 14th is National Donor Day. Today we raise awareness about organ donation. More than 120,000 Americans are waiting for an organ donation that saves their lives.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness Day
Almost 1.5 million people in the United States live with rheumatoid arthritis. The purpose of this day is to inform and educate family and friends of those with RA.
The Process of Blood Donation
You can prepare for donating blood by knowing what happens before, during, and after you donate. Local blood banks may have different requirements, but there are four main steps in most states.
Caring for Someone With Alzheimer’s and Dementia. When is it Time to Get Help?
Asking for help might feel like a sign of weakness or a lack of caring, but it cannot be farther from the truth. Asking for help shows strength. It means the caregivers know their limits and when to seek support.
Why is Blood Typing Significant?
It is essential to know your blood type for several reasons, such as your health, emergency situations, and the well-being of others.