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Career in Medicine. Focus in Nursing – MSN prepared certified Family Nurse Practitioner. Advocate for CHD research, funding and education. Advocate to inform and educate about personal health. Promoting healthy lifestyle of exercise & good habits for the young and not-getting-younger crowd.
*Disclaimer: This blog does not provide medical advice. Be advised information provided is opinion & should not be taken as medical advice. There is no substitute for the face to face relationship between a medical provider and patient. See your physician, osteopath, nurse practitioner, or other qualified and licensed health care provider regarding any questions you have about your personal health or medical condition.
Today, office visits and hospital stays can be overwhelming. The list of providers you can encounter during your care is astounding. Medical Assistants. Hospitalists. Nurse Practitioners. Physician Assistants. Specialists. CNAs. PCTs. Interns. Students. Different colored scrubs. Lab coats. And not a familiar face in any uniform. Who do you reach out to? Where do you start? Who is in charge of your care?
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The odds are that one day you’ll find yourself as a patient in the hospital. Things happen. Illness. Accident. Injury. Chances are “hospital admission” isn’t penciled into your daily planner, either. If you find yourself unexpectedly admitted to the hospital, the likelihood is that you’ll start as a patient in the emergency department. So what should you expect when you’re admitted to the hospital?
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In the 1920s there were a few hundred drugs available. Now, almost 100 years later, the numbers are well into the tens of thousands of medications available. Knowing what you take, when and why is important when talking to any of your providers. Following these handy tips can help you become an expert with your own medications.
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No one plans on being sick, but how can you help yourself stay healthy? How can you avoid headaches, congestion, cough, runny noses, and fever? Here are five things you can do to help stay healthy year-round.
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Mental health is our overall psychological and emotional well-being. It’s much more than just a diagnosis. It involves the way you feel about yourself and others. It includes your ability to manage your feelings and deal with every day conflicts.
At times taking care of your mental health can mean seeking professional support and treatment. It can also include taking personal steps towards improving your own emotional health on a daily basis. Making small changes can improve all areas of your life including your mood, attitude, and overall outlook on life.
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Hearing a new diagnosis for the first time can catch you
Tylenol and Advil. These two popular brand names of medication also have the generic names of acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These two very common over-the-counter (OTC) medications can be confusing. Let’s cut right to the chase and answer the questions these two medications seem to bring up time and time again for patients.
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Coronavirus. COVID-19. However you refer to this virus, it’s taking over everyone’s life in some way or another. This virus has upended not only our towns, states, and country, but also our world. Schools are closed. People are working from home. Sports seasons are canceled. While we have the internet at our fingertips, sometimes the amount of information can be overwhelming. Let’s break it down a bit…
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Nurses are making the headlines now more than ever, most often the image of frontline workers in the COVID-19 pandemic. Before this virus was a household name, the World Health Organization had already declared 2020 the “Year of the Nurse”. What is the history behind the celebrations of the most honest profession for the past 18 years?
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Across the nation, our hospital systems anticipate being overwhelmed with the most critical patients during this COVID-19 pandemic. Hospital systems and provider offices are asking people to stay at home during mild to moderate illness and visit offices or the emergency room only when necessary. So, what should you do to care for yourself while home?
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