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5 Nursing Home Secrets You Need to Know
There are 16,100 nursing homes in the U.S. and the truth is not all of them operate the way they should. Poor living conditions, under-staffing, negligence and abuse are among the problems nursing home residents face. That’s why it’s so important for friends and family to be active in their loved one’s care. Whether…
New device aims to reduce birth injuries during C-sections
Every year, millions of proud parents eagerly await the birth of their child. It’s an exciting time, but also a nerve-racking one. Couples may take classes, read books, and scour the web to ensure every step is followed during pregnancy in hopes of a healthy baby girl or boy. Unfortunately, there are some things…
New device aims to reduce birth injuries during C-sections
Every year, millions of proud parents eagerly await the birth of their child. It’s an exciting time, but also a nerve-racking one. Couples may take classes, read books, and scour the web to ensure every step is followed during pregnancy in hopes of a healthy baby girl or boy. Unfortunately, there are some things…
Oregon Woman Dies From Hospital Medication Error
A hospital in Bend, Oregon is investigating how a patient was administered the wrong medication, leading to her death. Loretta Macpherson, 65, came to the ER earlier this month with medication questions after a recent brain surgery. Upon arrival, doctors determined Loretta needed an intravenous anti-seizure medication called fosphenytoin. Instead, she was accidentally given…
Oregon woman dies from hospital medication error
A hospital in Bend, Oregon is investigating how a patient was administered the wrong medication, leading to her death. Loretta Macpherson, 65, came to the ER earlier this month with medication questions after a recent brain surgery. Upon arrival, doctors determined Loretta needed an intravenous anti-seizure medication called fosphenytoin. Instead, she was accidentally given…
$17 million awarded to help researchers study traumatic brain injuries
Traumatic brain injuries impact everyone from high school athletes to combat veterans to car accident victims, yet very little is known about them. More importantly, very little is known how to treat them. That’s why a recent $17 million grant awarded by the Department of Defense to support advances in traumatic brain injury research…
How to report abuse or neglect in a group home
It’s the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do: place your loved one with a developmental disability in a group home. At the time it felt right, knowing that your loved one could get the 24/7 attention they need and deserve, but now you suspect neglect or abuse. You may have noticed some strange…
Assisted Living vs. Nursing Homes: Which is Right for Your Loved One?
It’s a decision many families face every year: when is the right time to move your elderly loved one into senior housing? More importantly, what is the right type of housing? If your elderly loved one needs extra care, there are a few different options for you. First, there are assisted living facilities. This…
The Dangers of Misread Pap Smears
Routine preventive care is the best way to maintain your health with time. If you wait to see a doctor, it may be too late to treat a problem. That’s why pap smears are a vital part of a women’s health checkup. Pap smears are designed to test for cervical cancer in women. It…
The Dangers of Misread Pap Smears
Routine preventive care is the best way to maintain your health with time. If you wait to see a doctor, it may be too late to treat a problem. That’s why pap smears are a vital part of a women’s health checkup. Pap smears are designed to test for cervical cancer in women. It…