(NAPSI)—Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans are injured in serious accidents. Though the causes may be different, one thing is increasingly common: Because there are often long delays in collecting payments for legitimate insurance claims, injured parties can become “twice victims.” An All-Too-Common Story “The bus accident caused serious injury to my right wrist Read More …
Category: Health
HEALTH AWARENESS Struggling With Addiction? Tips On Finding Quality Treatment
(NAPSI)—It can be overwhelming and confusing to know where to start if you need to find treatment for an alcohol or drug addiction. Addiction touches nearly everyone in some way, yet there is no one-size-fits all approach to effective treatment. With many addiction treatment options, finding a program that will provide the quality care you Read More …
WOMEN’S HEALTH Combating Cancer In Young Women Online
(NAPSI)—Women from the ages of 18 to 50 are the most active group of adult Internet and social media users. And even though women in this age group are less likely to get breast cancer than older women, it does happen. Now, three southern states are making sure these women have reliable online resources. Tailored Read More …
SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH CARE Rural Hospital Closings In Missouri Reach Critical Level by Joshua E. Gilmore, MBA, Chief Executive Officer, Iron County Medical Center
(NAPSI)—Rural health care is in a nationwide crisis, and it is no more evident than right here in Missouri. Just last month, the Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Dunklin County closed for good, forcing many residents to drive more than an hour to the closest hospital. According to the Rural Health Research Program at Read More …
Veteran News & Notes Veterans Today
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care about is among America’s more than 20 million veterans, here are a few facts and figures you may find interesting: About one in 10 Americans is a veteran. About three-quarters of veterans have served during wartime. Gulf War−era veterans now account for the largest share of all U.S. veterans. Read More …
CHILDREN’S HEALTH What To Do When The ‘Lice Letter’ Comes Home
(NAPSI)—If any of America’s 56 million schoolchildren is yours, you are probably familiar with the “lice letter” alerting parents that a head lice outbreak has been identified at school. When the letter comes home, some parents panic while others delay action because “it wasn’t my child.” Fortunately, there are steps you can proactively take to Read More …
HEALTH BULLETIN Antibiotics And Your Dentist—CDC Urges You To Be Antibiotics Aware
(NAPSI)—The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages the public to Be Antibiotics Aware by talking with their dentists about when antibiotics are needed for their oral health. While antibiotics have a role to play, they should only be used when needed. Any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead Read More …
SKIN CARE NEWS AND NOTES Is Your Sunscreen Harming The Reefs and Your Health? What You Need to Know Before You Buy Sunscreen
(NAPSI)—With news heating up as Hawaii’s governor signs a bill into law banning chemical sunscreens, consumers are starting to question how safe their sunscreen really is. Their concern is warranted as research has shown that the same chemical sunscreen—some of the most popular brands—that is killing our oceans’ reefs, has been found to harm the Read More …
VETERANS NEWS & NOTES Long Term Care Benefits: Secure Your Future, Protect Your Retirement
(NAPSI)—A long-term care event may occur at any age, and the potential financial and emotional strain that accompanies it can affect you and your loved ones. Millions of Americans require long term care during their lifetimes, which includes the need for cognitive or physical assistance with simple tasks like bathing, eating and dressing—the everyday activities Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS Five Senior Health Myths
(NAPSI)—Every day, it’s estimated, 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old. Some of these people, unfortunately, have misconceptions that can jeopardize their health. Major health myths and misconceptions regarding senior health include: If I feel fine, I am fine. Chronic infections can last so long that the way they feel becomes the “new normal,” when it Read More …