Hospital Readmissions: 4 Ways Families Can Stop The Cycle

Posted on 26 October 2015

Recently, hospitals have come under fire due to their increasing rates of patient readmissions. AARP reports that the high cost of readmissions led the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to take action after a study revealed that approximately one in five Medicare recipients discharged from the hospital return within one month. While Medicare does its part to ensure the safety of discharged patients, you can take control of your loved one's well-being by implementing the following strategies. [Read More]

Road Rash Blues: Ways To Care For Your Injured Shoulder And Decrease Pain After A Motorcycle Accident

Posted on 12 October 2015

If a motorcycle accident has resulted in an injury to your shoulder, the following tips will assist with helping you recover and may decrease the amount of pain that you are experiencing. After caring for your shoulder on a daily basis, you may find that your mobility increases and that you are beginning to feel like yourself again. Using a Physical Rehabilitation Program Set up an appointment with a physical therapist to have your shoulder evaluated. [Read More]

Benefits Of Chiropractic Care For Pregnant Women

Posted on 21 September 2015

Being pregnant and giving birth are not easy! However, you can make the process easier on yourself by seeking treatment from a chiropractor throughout the duration of your pregnancy. Here are three specific benefits of regular chiropractic treatments for pregnant women. Easier Birth If your spine is kept in proper alignment throughout your pregnancy, when it is time to give birth, your muscles and joints will all be lined up properly, making the process easier. [Read More]

Reasons Why You Should Consider Free Flap Breast Augmentation Over Implants

Posted on 9 September 2015

Free flap breast augmentation, or free transverse rectus abdominus myocutaneous (TRAM) flap augmentation, is the process of removing a small amount of blood, tissue, fat, and muscle from the abdominal area of a person and then using what was removed to reconstruct that person's breasts. This type of procedure takes more time in the hospital than breast implants and requires the surgeon who performs the surgery to have a great deal of skill. [Read More]

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Don't Be Embarrassed by Bladder Issues

My name is John Walters and seven years ago I developed bladder cancer. After several rounds of chemotherapy and radiation, the tumors in my bladder grew. To get rid of the cancer, my urologist decided to remove my bladder. After the surgery was completed, I was embarrassed by my new ostomy bag. After I got used to the device, I realized that the bladder removal surgery was a great success. I was cancer free and I should not be embarrassed by the device that removed the urine from my body. I then decided to answer any and all questions asked about the bag. If you have an ostomy bag, or if you have frequent UTIs, a shy bladder, or an incontinence issue, you should not be embarrassed either. Everyone needs to excrete wastes, and this blog teaches others about all of the potential bladder and urinary issues that can occur.

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