Xpress Wellness Health Resources
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
Women’s Health: Abnormal Bleeding
What is Abnormal Bleeding? Abnormal bleeding is a common issue seen in gynecology offices and can affect women of all ages. This type of bleeding encompasses any irregularities in the menstrual cycle, such as periods that are excessively heavy, too frequent, or too infrequent. The period around menopause can also significantly disrupt a woman’s bleeding patterns. What Causes Abnormal Bleeding? In addition to hormonal factors, structural causes like uterine polyps or fibroid tumors can lead
Should I Take My Kid to Urgent Care for a Sprain?
It’s inevitable that kids will twist an ankle or take a tumble during their childhood — but deciding whether to take them to urgent care after these events can be tricky. Sprains are especially common during sports and in “busy” children, but many parents wonder when they should take their kids to urgent care for a sprain. Xpress Wellness Urgent Care is here to offer some guidelines to help you determine if an urgent care
