by Keri McDermott | Feb 26, 2019 | Archived
Strong relationships in every aspect of life have a direct impact on health. Family, friends and colleagues immediately come to mind, but many individuals forget to consider healthcare professionals as key members of their support network. These relationships...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 26, 2019 | Archived
The Great Plains Quality Innovation Network – Nebraska is hosting a series of events on April 8 and 9, 2019 in Norfolk, Nebraska. Experts and champions of healthcare will discuss…. How are immunizations, antibiotic use and sepsis related? How can an increased...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 26, 2019 | Archived
On February 5, Patient Engagement HIT reported that strong communication between patients and providers, patient education and reduced costs help patients better manage their medications, according to a survey from DrFirst. More than half of the 200 patients surveyed...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 22, 2019 | Archived
Websites and shopping apps including Amazon, Ebates and ShopSavvy take full advantage of every consumer’s desire to find a good deal. Price comparisons, coupons and reviews provide a sense of confidence for making the best purchase. Similarly, healthcare...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 19, 2019 | Archived
In line with the increased role of pharmacists in providing immunizations, The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced that it has revised its Guidelines for Pharmacy-based Immunization Advocacy and Administration. The new guidelines encompass prevention,...
by | Feb 15, 2019 | Archived
Learn what’s working in the United States. Every day, more than 130 people in the United States die after overdosing on opioids.¹ The misuse of and addiction to opioids—including prescription pain relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl—is a serious...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 15, 2019 | Archived
Cars pull to the side and everyone takes note of the flashing lights and blaring siren of the local ambulance. Well before the lights and sirens, community volunteers in rural areas heard the rally call to become first responders for friends and neighbors in...
by | Feb 13, 2019 | Archived
People living with diabetes are twice as likely to develop and die from cardiovascular disease. In the United States, every 80 seconds an adult with diabetes is hospitalized, and every 2 minutes an adult with diabetes is hospitalized for a stroke. For adults at...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 12, 2019 | Archived
It is #SepsisSurvivor Week [February 10 – 16] Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to an infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. In the United States, sepsis takes a life every two minutes. Fortunately,...
by Keri McDermott | Feb 12, 2019 | Archived, Public Observances
It is important for your patients to know that being active can improve their heart health in a number of ways. It can help them maintain a healthy weight, improve circulation and lower blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels. For adults, the Surgeon...
