Back to School The return to classrooms (and the promise of germs) has many parents looking for the best hand sanitizer for back to school. While hand sanitizer isn’t a substitute for the tried and true method of hand washing, it can help reduce the amount of germs that cling to your child’s hands throughout […]
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More Than Bingo and Blood Pressure Checks: Why Counseling in Nursing Homes Matters When many people picture nursing homes, they think of bingo games, shared meals, and daily medical routines. But life in a long-term care setting is far more complex. Residents face changes in health, independence, and relationships that can bring unique emotional challenges.
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The Unsung Role of Counselors in Nursing Homes: Elevating Quality of Life for Residents When people think of nursing homes, they often picture medical care, physical therapy, meals, and help with daily routines. But there is another layer to resident care that is just as important: emotional and psychological well-being. This is where counselors play
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In long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, quality care is never the result of a single person’s efforts. The best results come when a group of professionals work side by side with a shared purpose: helping residents stay healthy, safe, and comfortable. That is the strength of integrated health care. What an Integrated Health Team
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What is Genital Prolapse Genital prolapse refers to the protrusion of pelvic organs into the vagina. The position of pelvic organs, such as the uterus, vagina, bladder, and rectum, is supported by muscles and fibrous connective tissue. Various factors, including chronic constipation, frequent or prolonged squatting, heavy lifting, and the impact of pregnancy and childbirth,
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We’ve all been there — it’s a Friday night, and you or a loved one spikes a fever heading into the weekend. With your doctor’s office closed, you start to wonder where to seek care if needed outside of normal business hours. The two options are the emergency room, or urgent care. But what’s the
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Flu season is upon us, with the risk of contracting the dreaded illness looming over this festive time of year. Thankfully, there are steps that you can take to help protect yourself and your family from the influenza virus and the risk of serious illness. Preparing for flu season can make a significant impact on
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Hello, health-conscious readers, friends, and patients! The Xpress Wellness Urgent Care team has created a 2023 guide for everything you need to know about COVID-19, the flu, and strep throat. Seasonal illness is never fun, but sometimes the fall and winter seasons bring on a variety of sicknesses that can make it seem like they
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It’s summertime in Oklahoma and Kansas and that means one thing is certain – the sun is out and it is hot! Summer means lots of sunshine exposure while playing outside with kids, watching baseball games, swimming at the lake or the pool, or working in the garden. It’s true that we all need to
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Ahhhh, warm spring air! It’s glorious, isn’t it? The sun, the rain showers, the smell of the trees blooming, and grass growing. But for many, the enchantment of spring unceremoniously ends with half a dozen sneezes, a pounding headache, and swollen sinuses. Welcome, seasonal allergies! Seasonal allergies, also known as hay fever and allergic rhinitis,
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