Clean hands prevent sickness. Washing hands can keep you healthy and prevent the spread of respiratory and diarrheal infections from one person to the next. Remember to wash your hands: Before and after eating After using the bathroom Before and after treating a cut or wound Before and after caring for someone sick After blowing…

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that inflames the digestive tract and leads to abdominal pain, weight loss, and malnutrition. Ulcerative Colitis is also an inflammatory bowel disease but it causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. While many individuals have heard of Crohn’s and colitis, many do not fully…

National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness aims to make the public aware of the disease and its scale amongst the American population. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, and approximately one in every two American families are affected. Take time this month to learn more about the Alzheimer’s epidemic.

Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control glucose levels. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 in response to the alarming rise in diabetes cases. People with diabetes require ongoing care and support to manage their condition and avoid complications. The costliness and its prevention are we…

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in both American men and women. Smoking is the most common cause of lung cancer. Other risk factors for lung cancer include being exposed to secondhand smoke, having a family history of lung cancer, and being treated with radiation therapy to the chest. Let’s take time…

According to the American Association for Long-Term Insurance, 70% of men and women over the age of 65 will need some kind of long-term care services. November has been designated Long Term Care Awareness Month to educate Americans on the growing need for long-term care (LTC.)

Every October we take the opportunity to raise awareness of the benefits of physical therapy and recognize those who work in the field. Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants play a critical role in helping Americans of all ages and abilities achieve their physical activity goals and improve their quality of life.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer and show our support for everyone affected by it. Let’s take this time to remind our loved ones about early detection methods so they can stay on top of their health.

Treating patients in today’s complex healthcare settings takes a whole team of professionals. Physician Assistants  help patients improve their quality of life and manage chronic conditions. We are taking this time to shine light on all that they do.

We honor the professionals who help our healthcare employees and patients stay well-nourished and healthy. Healthcare foodservice workers play an important role in the day-to-day operation of our healthcare facility. Thank you to our wonderful team of healthcare foodservice workers for all that they do!