splash’em log- April is National African-American Women’s Fitness Month April 7, 2011It’s spring and time to think about new beginnings. National African-American Women’s Fitness Month encourages black women to think about the risks of a sedentary lifestyle and the benefits of activity and good nutrition. The idea is to incorporate fun … Continue reading → […]splashem
- Enforcing Patient Privacy Regulations January 19, 2011University Medical Center – Tucson is receiving intense media scrutiny as it cares for the victims of the January 8 shootings as well as its routine patient population. Despite this extra stress, it demonstrates successful administration of federal and state … Continue reading → […]splashem
- No One Cares As Much About Your Body As You Do January 4, 2011The key player in any health care scenario is the patient. Not the highly rated hospital, the internationally famous expert, the newest drug. A passive patient is a patient at risk. This seems burdensome to someone who is gravely ill … Continue reading → […]splashem
- April is National African-American Women’s Fitness Month April 7, 2011
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Palliative Care ≠ Dying!
Once again palliative care is in the media. Once again the distinction between hospice or end-of-life care and palliative care is not made. Palliative care is provided to relieve and soothe the symptoms of a disease or disorder. It can … Continue reading
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Caregiver Resources
Today marks the end of National Family Caregivers Month. However, caregiving continues on a daily basis. Two additional resources for caregivers are worth noting: National Alliance for Caregiving offers information regarding research, events, strategies, and legislation. Publications and podcasts are … Continue reading
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Congratulations Gerontological Society of America’s 65th!
The Gerontological Society of America celebrates its 65th anniversary in New Orleans November 19 through 23, 2010. GSA is the largest multi-disciplinary organization devoted to scientific research and dissemination of information about aging. Approximately 3,500 gerontologists will present their most recent … Continue reading
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