By Anne Dabrow Woods – Sepsis is one of the leading causes of hospital mortality, present in more than half of the hospital deaths in the U.S. It is also one of the costliest diagnoses in the U.S. with a healthcare spend of over $20 billion dollars annually.
Each September the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress sponsors National Drug-Free Pain Management Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five looks at some truths about pain and pain management.
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. This week’s Friday Five includes new approaches to ensuring children and adults receive required vaccinations, why vaccination is important and what you need to know about vaccines.
In support of National Health Center Week (August 4th – 10th) our Friday Five takes a look at what they have to offer and how we can support their worthy mission.
The most common form of cancer in the United States is skin cancer. While some people may be at a higher risk, anyone can get skin cancer, regardless of skin color. Check out this week’s Friday Five on how to stay safe in the sun.
Nurse Lauren, contributor of NursesNOW, discusses Top 3 Tips for Men’s Health in this week’s Wellness Wednesday post.
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month and this week’s Friday Five is dedicated to helping raise awareness and inspire action to support the fight against the disease.
June is Men’s Health Month and this week’s Friday Five shares what men can do to improve their health, preventative measures they can take and some facts and statistics about men’s mental health.
It’s time for our morning rounds! ICYMI – here are some more stories in celebration of National Nurses Week which was May 6 – 10 this month.
This coming Monday we are observing Memorial Day here in the states. Throughout the long weekend there will be parades, services, celebrations and all sorts of events to remember those who died in service to our nation. We dedicate this week’s Friday Five in honor of Memorial Day and our living vets.
Follow and join the conversation with #NWHW, #FindYourHealth During National Women’s Health Week each year, millions of women take steps to...
In honor of Nurses Week hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices and organizations around the country celebrated and thanked the nurses who work tirelessly every day to care for their patients. This week’s Friday Five highlights how HealthcareNOW Radio and others showed appreciation for these unsung heroes.
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