Ever wish you had a close friend or family member who was also a physician or a nurse—some one who could help you deal with an anxiety-provoking diagnosis, make a treatment decision, or untangle an insurance mess? Private health care advocacy is a nascent profession whose services are becoming increasingly available to individuals directly as well as through employers and unions. And like all valuable services, this extremely personal one comes at a price.» Full Article
Osteoporosis is a progressive metabolic disease of bone in which the density and quality of bone are reduced, leading to a weakness of the skeleton and increased risk of fracture.1 Osteoporosis in men has garnered increased medical attention and is considered a genuine public health concern. According to current estimates, approximately 10 million individuals in the United States have osteoporosis, 2 million of whom are men.2» Full Article
Hillcrest Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has been quietly redefining its role as a nursing home thanks to support from its owner Berkshire Healthcare Systems (BHCS), a midsize health care and senior-services company and the largest nonprofit, long-term care company in Massachusetts. Hillcrest Commons and Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) began to work collaboratively to develop three unique programs that set Hillcrest apart from other nursing homes and met significant needs in the community.» Full Article
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In a matter of just a few minutes, Kathleen Dupuis, RN, BSN, and Cindy Barry, Medical Assistant, help a child with a casted arm get to a restroom, call the parents of a boy who is nauseated, locate an inhaler, offer comfort to a boy with a headache, and field phone calls regarding a child’s allergy.» Full Article
The person who guesses the correct diagnosis of the case below will receive a $50.00 gift certificate to Sienna Restaurant in South Deerfield, MA, to Max’s Restaurant in West Hartford, CT or to the Chop House in Worcester, MA, depending on your location. Please include a sentence or two about why you think the patient has the diagnosis that you are submitting» Full Article
Skin Cancer Practicum , Advances in Stereotactic Radiosurgery, and Cancer Medicine and Hematology. » Full Article
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