Program Meets Underserved Nursing Need in Philadelphia Area (NAPSI)—By 2030, the baby boomer generation, totaling more than 2.1 million in Pennsylvania, will be over 65. Many will require medical care at nonhospital settings such as long-term care facilities and community health centers. Yet, our country’s ability to care for this population will be impacted by Read More …
Category: Health
Health And Well-Being Minnesotans: Quitting Tobacco Is Hard. Here’s Help.
(NAPSI)—When it comes to the people of Minnesota protecting their health from tobacco, there’s good news, bad news and better news. The good news is, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly seven out of 10 smokers want to quit. In fact, quitting smoking is one of the most popular New Year’s Read More …
Long-Distance Caregiving
(NAPSI)—Chances are, at some point you will be a caregiver to a friend or family member. Providing care and support can be challenging in any circumstance, but caring for a loved one who lives far away presents a unique set of challenges. When providing care for loved ones who do not live nearby, keep the Read More …
Health And Well-Being It’s Never Too Late To Achieve A Healthy Weight
(NAPSI)—People often think of the New Year as a time to set new goals for healthy eating and physical activity. But weight management requires ongoing effort, during the holidays and every day. That’s why the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), part of the National Institutes of Health, is promoting simple Read More …
Children’s Health Winning Attitudes by Tom Charlier
(NAPSI)—Amid thousands of other runners at the St. Jude Memphis Marathon, James Eversull was determined to build on his story, though he has no memory of it. It began in 1964, when Eversull, all of a year and a half old, became a patient at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which had opened just two Read More …
News Of Jobs Why It’s Wise To Hire Veterans With Disabilities
(NAPSI)—“Today, nearly 4 million Americans have a service-connected disability. At a time when many employers are struggling to fill positions, hiring veterans with disabilities can boost diversity and inclusion efforts,” explained Jeff Hall, national employment director for DAV (Disabled American Veterans). For example, Dave Ellis found it difficult to get a job after receiving an Read More …
Medicare And You Time Is Running Out: Seven Last-Minute Tips For Medicare Open Enrollment
(NAPSI)—The last day of Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP) is this Friday, December 7. eHealthMedicare outlines seven things all Medicare enrollees should know about their open enrollment choices. Get motivated. This open enrollment period comes around only once per year. Whether you’re currently enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan or are looking to sign up Read More …
Spotlight On Health Medical Authorities Spread The Word About Prediabetes
(NAPSI)—One in three American adults now has prediabetes—a serious condition that often leads to type 2 diabetes. Yet 90 percent of them don’t know it. The good news is that with early diagnosis, prediabetes can be reversed through healthy lifestyle changes. Learning your risk is simple: visit DoIHavePrediabetes.org and take the one-minute risk test. What Read More …
Holiday Dining Writing Off The End Of The Year
(NAPSI)—Americans are officially abandoning attempts to be healthy until 2019, according to a new study. A new study into the health and diets of Americans saw as many as 45 percent say they’re postponing any resolution to eat clean or lose weight until after the holiday festivities. The research, commissioned by Herbalife Nutrition, delved into Read More …
Know The Facts: Five Biggest Myths About Diabetes
(NAPSI)—For 30 million Americans, diabetes is an everyday reality. Diabetes can affect every decision, including what they eat, wear and do. Yet the 24/7 management of diabetes is often misunderstood, carrying a social burden, as too many Americans wrongfully assume the disease is the result of poor choices. The American Diabetes Association is setting the Read More …