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What is Assisted Living? When an elderly loved one is in need of some supervision or help, but doesn’t need skilled nursing care, an assisted living community may be the right choice. At many communities, seniors can maintain some independence living in private or semiprivate rooms in a complex where meals are provided and…

According to the CDC Motor Vehicle Safety, every day in the United States, nearly 10 people are killed and more than 1,153 people are injured in crashes that involve a distracted driver. Distracted driving is driving while doing another activity that takes your attention away from driving, which could include eating, texting, listening to the…

It’s not summertime in the valley, but the risk of drowning in Phoenix is a year-round concern. This is due in large part to the fact that many homes have a pool, but there are other risks to beware of, as well. On Saturday, a 9-month-old boy died from drowning in a bucket of…

If you’re currently pregnant or have children, you may have researched different birth defects at some point in time. We’ve written about a few on our blog, as well, including those associated with antidepressants or the popular medication often prescribed for morning sickness, Zofran. For Birth Defect Prevention Month, the goal is to arm…

If you’re currently pregnant or have children, you may have researched different birth defects at some point in time. We’ve written about a few on our blog, as well, including those associated with antidepressants or the popular medication often prescribed for morning sickness, Zofran. For Birth Defect Prevention Month, the goal is to arm…

Ryland Joseph was a happy baby from birth. The only son of Rodd and Kellie Joseph, Ryland was the center of their universe. But a mere four months after he was born, he was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder called Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome. His parents were told his only chance for survival was a…

Finding a conveniently located and safe nursing home for your loved one is no easy task. It takes research and careful consideration to find a list of homes in the area you need with a positive health inspection and quality score. When searching for a nursing home, there are three websites that you should…

Medical malpractice is among the top three leading causes of death in the United States—just after heart disease and cancer. New technologies are released every year hoping to minimize the likelihood of life-changing injuries or death happening to patients, but often times these technologies introduce new risks. That’s why every year, the ECRI Institute…

Medical malpractice is among the top three leading causes of death in the United States—just after heart disease and cancer. New technologies are released every year hoping to minimize the likelihood of life-changing injuries or death happening to patients, but often times these technologies introduce new risks. That’s why every year, the ECRI Institute…

Medical technology has helped make improvements in patient care and outcomes for years, but as technology advances, new risks have come with it. Every year, patients are harmed in hospitals by unexpected technology hazards. That’s why ECRI Institute releases an annual list of top 10 health technology hazards aimed at identifying possible sources of…