Xpress Wellness Health Resources
The Importance of Integrating Nursing Home Care with Urgent Care to Prevent Rehospitalizations
Rehospitalizations are a significant concern in nursing home care, contributing to both physical and emotional distress for residents, as well as higher healthcare costs. When nursing home residents experience acute health episodes, such as infections, falls, or other medical complications, the default approach has often been to send them to the emergency room (ER) or readmit them to the hospital. However, this approach can lead to extended stays in the hospital, disruption in care routines,
How Do Women Get UTIs?
If you’ve ever dealt with a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know it’s not anyone’s definition of a good time. UTIs are incredibly common among women, with about half experiencing at least one in their lifetime. But how do women get UTIs in the first place? Learn how this uncomfortable infection can take root, how Xpress Wellness Urgent Care can help, and when you can expect to start feeling better. What is a UTI? UTIs
Facility-Based Medicine: Where Pill Bottles, Requests, and Pudding Cups Collide!
Let’s talk about facility-based medicine—the magical land where healthcare meets the senior living world. It’s a place where the doctors are, well, not your typical “fresh out of med school” types, and the patients (who are more like residents, let’s be honest) aren’t exactly sitting in a sterile doctor’s office with a perfectly pressed blouse. Welcome to the wild, unpredictable world of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and all the places where the elderly hang
3 Things to Look for in an Occupational Health Program
Finding the right occupational health program for your business can feel like a daunting task. How do you know you’re choosing a program that will keep your team healthy, productive, and safe? Here are 3 things to look for in an occupational health program to help cover all of the bases. Flexibility to Fit Your Needs Every workplace is different, so an occupational health program that can adapt to your unique environment is a big
How Long is the Flu Contagious?
As we head into flu season, many people wonder how long they’ll be contagious if they contract the virus. Holiday planning, traveling, or school and work functions are all anticipated events of the season – so having a general idea of how long you’ll be down with the flu can help set expectations and adjust plans as needed. So how long is the flu contagious? We’ll talk about the typical flu timeline, and how Xpress
The Power of Teamwork: Why an Integrated Approach is Crucial in Nursing Home Medical Services
In a nursing home, providing top-notch care goes beyond just addressing a resident’s physical needs. It requires a coordinated, holistic approach to health that considers mental, emotional, and social well-being. That’s where the integrated team approach comes into play—bringing together a range of healthcare professionals to work collaboratively in the best interest of each resident. While each healthcare professional in a nursing home has their area of expertise, an integrated team approach means they work
