Diabetes is a family affair

By on November 2, 2014

National Diabetes Month, observed each year in November, is a time for communities across the country – and the world – to shine a spotlight on diabetes and encourage action to change the way diabetes is treated. World Diabetes Day

New News in the world of Medicare

By on October 20, 2014

Medicare will begin initial coverage for a genetic prostate cancer test and will consider national coverage. A Medicare administrative contractor, Palmetto GBA, said it will pay for a diagnostic test that evaluates prostate cancer risk in men, and the nation’s

Addressing the Need for Transitional Care

By on September 29, 2014

The most vulnerable population in the United States is the elderly, and the highest-risk phase of care for these patients is at discharge. However, in most cases, hospitals provide no coordination in transitional care for elderly patients. Information doesn’t transfer

September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

By on August 27, 2014

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the world and the second leading cause of death from cancer in American men. Accelerating the world’s most promising prostate cancer research is the mission of  The Prostate Cancer

Role of Proper Nutrition in Wound Care

By on August 4, 2014

Without proper nutrition, the whole process of wound healing can be negatively impacted. Your diet during recovery plays a critical role in how fast your wound heals, how strong the wound tissue becomes, the duration of the recovery period and how

Visit Us On FacebookVisit Us On Google PlusVisit Us On Linkedin