Cultural Competency Part I
Many of us have gone through cultural competency training either at work or in a class. Many more of us have encountered situations that have
Many of us have gone through cultural competency training either at work or in a class. Many more of us have encountered situations that have
The month of May is the National Stroke Awareness Month. It is a good time of year to review what the signs of a stroke
May 6 through May 12, 2019 is recognized as National Nurses Week. May 12, 2019 is the International Nurses day. The Bureau of Labor Statistics
As previously shared, it is common for adults over the age of 65 to be living with more than one health problem, known as comorbidity.
Last time we took a look at different jobs available in the hospital setting. Today we will look at the good and bad or better
What is respite care? –Respite care is temporary care given to a child or adult in place of a caregiver. A respite care worker steps
Earlier this week we looked at what a home health aide is and the necessary skills that the position requires. Now we are going to
Medical News Today posted an article on January 21, 2019 regarding the findings of an Alzheimer’s research study from the Journal of Neuroscience. This study
The month of January is recognized nationally as the glaucoma awareness month. Glaucoma is a disease of the eye that can cause blindness through damaging
HIPAA was designed to protect the patient and the privacy of their health information. However, HIPAA affects not only the patient but healthcare providers who
HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a law that was passed in 1996 offering protection for patient’s medical information. It
The winter season can be a busy time for many of us. The last thing we often want is to get sick with a cold
The month of November honors Diabetes awareness. Bringing awareness to others about diabetes helps promote education, prevention and disease management. According to some statistics from
Whether you are a patient, caregiver or assisting someone navigating their healthcare, it is important to plan ahead and protect your health in case of
There are medical specialists for the heart, the skin, cancers, child health, the respiratory tract, the nervous system and much more. Geriatrics is a medical