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Steward Health Care To Close Hospital In Stoughton, Massachusetts
Physician-led healthcare network Steward Health Care (Dallas) is planning to close New England Sinai Acute Long-Term Care And Rehabilitation Hospital (NEHS) in Stoughton, Mass., according to the website boston25news.com. Existing patients are expected to be moved to other facilities by early April 2024. Steward Health Care said that chronic low reimbursement rates for services provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients, as well as the loss of $22 million from NESH operations, have prevented the organization from keeping the facility open, healthcare
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This Common Superfood Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk — By Helping Your Gut
Flaxseed has been linked to reduced breast cancer risk for years, according to studies. Now, new research in Microbiology Spectrum has found that this important connection may have something to do with your gut. First, some background. Flaxseed contains lignans, which are “fiber-associated compounds” found in plants and common foods like grains, nuts, seeds, vegetables, coffee, and tea, per research. They’re most highly concentrated in flaxseed. In the study, which involved young female mice, scientists found that these lignans impacted shek
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12 Books About Drinking That Will Make You Rethink Your Relationship to Alcohol
It’s no secret that consuming alcohol isn’t good for you. For one thing, it’s addictive: In 2021, some 28.6 million U.S. adults had an alcohol use disorder. Excessive drinking is associated with a host of long- and short-term health concerns, including brain damage, sleep impairment, and an increased risk of developing cancer. Even moderate drinking carries some risks. The CDC estimates that one in six U.S. adults binge drinks regularly. Although men are more likely to drink excessively, women tend shek
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HCA Florida Blake Hospital Adding Freestanding ED In Palmetto, Florida
HCA Florida Blake Hospital (Bradenton, Fla.) broke ground on HCA Florida Palmetto Emergency, a freestanding emergency department (ED) in Palmetto, Fla., according to the website heraldtribune.com. The $15 million project will include 11 exam rooms. In addition to full-service emergency care, the 10,800-square-foot ED will house laboratory, X-ray, CT scanning, ultrasound, and pharmacy services. The facility is expected to open in summer 2024. For more on EDs, go here. The post HCA Florida Blake Hospital Adding Freestanding ED In Palmetto, healthcare
décembre 8, 2023Like
Do You Have Turbulent Personality Traits? Find Out Here!
In my social circle, there are different types of people I interact with, which is fair. I can’t expect everyone to be similar. And I’m sure that you’ve also encountered different personalities in your life. With some, it’s smooth sailing, while with others, it can be a little like trekking through a difficult hike. Knowing that there are different personalities can help you become better at communicating with them and live in harmony. One of the personalities that I’ve recently calmsage
décembre 7, 2023Like
HCD Conference 2024 Opens Call For Presentations, Debuts New Logo
The Healthcare Design Conference + Expo opened its 2024 Call for Presentations for the event to be held Oct. 5-8 at Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. Devoted to how the design of built environments directly impacts the safety, operation, clinical outcomes, and financial and experiential success of healthcare facilities, both now and into the future, the HCD Conference is driven by a robust conference program developed by industry professionals. Organizers welcome presentation proposals that respond to the current needs of healthcare
décembre 7, 2023Like
The 13 Best Sex Positions for Every Penis Size and Shape
You know when you really hit it off with a guy, only to discover once his clothes come off that he’s packing something… interesting? It happens way more often than you think, but it shouldn’t be a reason to run for the door. We’re here to dispel some pervasive myths about penis size and give you the best sex positions for any penis size or shape. The first thing to know is that penis size is “generally irrelevant to pleasure” shek
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What You Don’t Know About Gout Could Hurt You
Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that affects an estimated 9 million people in the United States, and it’s on the rise — especially in women. But gout is still not well understood, leaving many people in the dark about their risks and options. A survey of 1,000 women conducted by HealthyWomen in June 2023 exposes just how little people know about gout. Overall, respondents who know someone with gout were generally more likely to be informed about Healthy
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What You Need to Know About Gout
Medically reviewed by Paula Tanasa, M.D. What is gout? Gout is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs when uric acid builds up in your blood and forms tiny, needle-shaped crystals that can deposit almost anywhere in the body, including in the joints, bones, heart, spine, kidney and eyes. These deposits can form visible lumps in the joints, which are known as tophi. Can women get gout? You may wonder, can women get gout? The answer is simple: Yes. Gout Healthy
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Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Gout
Medically reviewed by Paula Tanasa, M.D. If you’ve ever woken in the night with a gout attack, or flare, you know how painful it can be. Gout causes pain in joints, often for the first time in the big toe — and this pain can come and go throughout life. For some, managing these flare-ups can be challenging. Here’s what you need to know about gout — what it is, how it’s managed and how you can take steps to Healthy
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Doctors Thought My Chronic Pain Condition Was Flaring Up. It Ended Up Being Gout.
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector In 2009, I was diagnosed with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), a condition that causes chronic pain flare-ups and cannot be cured. The pain, hot and horrid, can be crushing. And it knows no boundaries, occurring throughout my body. The following year, I started experiencing a new kind of pain — something even more intense, primarily affecting the joints of my feet. I could hardly walk at times. This new pain, combined with what Healthy
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BSA LifeStructures Expands Footprint In Florida
Architecture and engineering firm BSA LifeStructures (BSA) opened a studio in Tampa, Fla., offering both architecture and engineering services. The new location follows BSA’s acquisition earlier this year of Tampa-based Carastro & Associates, a mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and technology engineering firm. BSA’s projects in Florida have included long-term acute care hospitals. The post BSA LifeStructures Expands Footprint In Florida first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare