It is unsettling and very unfortunate that approximately 3,000 people die each year from food poisoning while another 128,000 are hospitalized according to the Center for Disease Control. Furthermore, every three minutes a person is admitted to the Emergency Room due to some type of allergic reaction. Researchers estimate that…
Medical IDs are worn by many people with medical conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, autism, and food allergies. The intention is to alert first responders of their chronic illness, allergies, or medications even if they are not conscious enough, old enough, or too injured to explain. According to EMS World,…
This month, we’re celebrating amazing blood donors and their efforts to touch and save lives! January marks National Blood Donor Month which is also a good time to raise awareness of difficulties blood-donation drives face today. One of those challenges is the lack of new donors, particularly young people who…
September is National Healthy Aging Month, a month to focus on the positive aspects of growing older and improving physical, mental and social well-being. Here are 8 tips for staying happy and healthy as you age! Get Active! Regular exercise is one of the best things you can do for…
March is National Kidney Month! A time to raise awareness and learn more about the vital organ that regulates blood pressure and filter out toxins from your blood. Did you know that as many as 1 in 3 American adults are at high risk for developing kidney disease? Over time…
If you’ve recently switched to a healthier diet, you might be surprised to learn that even some healthy foods are better than others. Select fruits, wines and fish, known as “superfoods,” help to promote heart health with extra benefits such as antioxidants and omega-3’s! Eating healthy can make a HUGE…
Since 1970 January has been declared National Volunteer Blood Donor Month, and with good reason. Above all other times of the year, it’s the month that presents the most challenges in recruiting people to give blood. This January is no exception with the local Red Cross in an urgent need…
DNR or “Do Not Resuscitate” is the predominant and customary medical order in the United States. It has been put into law and adapted by many health care organizations. A DNR gives patients a choice that when the heart stops beating for any reason, physicians are instructed not to attempt…
As many of you may know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to raise awareness of this terrible disease, educate on the importance of early detection and provide support for those affected. With the help of this campaign, there is now earlier detection, education and…
Each September the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society puts a spotlight on blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma in an effort to increase funding for cancer research and patient support services. What are Leukemia & Lymphoma? Leukemia & Lymphoma are cancers of the blood. Leukemia forms when tumors grow…
