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août 22, 2023Like
Technology Installation Provides Positive Distraction in Children’s Mercy Burn Clinic
A severe burn injury is traumatic for anyone. But for a 4-year-old having to submit to weekly hospital visits for hands-on treatment of that burn, the aftermath can be particularly stressful. When Children’s Mercy Kansas City in Kansas City, Mo., decided to relocate its burn clinic to accommodate a pediatric intensive care unit expansion at the hospital a couple of years ago, the clinic staff saw an opportunity to do something special to address this difficult reality. And the idea healthcare
août 22, 2023Like
D’Youville University Health Professions Hub, New York: 2023 Design Showcase Honorable Mention
The D’Youville University Health Professions Hub in Buffalo, N.Y., was inspired by its challenging local landscape. For example, the city’s West Side neighborhood faces limited healthcare access, prevalent poverty, and food insecurity, while the greater region anticipates a critical shortage of healthcare professionals by 2024. The project’s intent is to turn those obstacles into opportunities. Completed in August 2021, the Health Professions Hub serves as a community-focused center housing learning spaces, workforce development, virtual training courses, clinic with primary care, healthcare
août 22, 2023Like
New Study Looked At How Often Patients With Dementia Visited The Emergency Room
A new study published in JAMA Neurology looked at the characteristics of emergency department visits among older adults with dementia. “This study provides the first estimates of how often older adults with dementia utilize emergency services and the main reasons that drive such care,” study author Lauren Gerlach told us. “We anticipated that patients with dementia would utilize emergency services frequently but were unaware of what the main drivers of care were.” As geriatric psychiatrist, Gerlach works clinically caring for theravive
août 22, 2023Like
Understanding ADHD Meltdowns, Signs, Triggers, And Tips to Soothe Your Child
Parenting is one of the hardest jobs in the world – and this fact can be acknowledged by every parent reading this. But, no matter how challenging, this is the one job that is also the most rewarding and fulfilling. To nurture a child is one of the most honorable things a parent can do. Parenting a child with ADHD, however, is the same, but it comes with its own set of different challenges, one of which is dealing with calmsage
août 22, 2023Like
Life Lessons You Learn in Your 20s That You Should Never Forget!
There comes a day in your life when you say goodbye to one decade to welcome another. And as a young adult, there’s nothing that looks more daunting than turning 30. If you ask me, I don’t think turning 30 is such a dreadful thing; sure, you get a few more gray hairs, there’s a lot more responsibility on your shoulders, and life is not just about hanging out with friends, but even then, it’s the decade that brings a calmsage
août 22, 2023Like
18 Best Mental Health Books to Read in 2023 [Updated]
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss Books have always been my best friend. No matter what happens, books have been there for me to teach me, help me learn, and most of all – help me grow. With so many book genres – from fiction to non-fiction and from self-development to narratives – I’ve read almost all. There was a time when calmsage
août 21, 2023Like
Weight Loss Drug Wegovy Could Lower Your Risk for Heart Disease
The popular weight loss drug Wegovy may also do wonders for your heart. Novo Nordisk, the pharmaceutical company that produces the medications Wegovy and Ozempic, recently found a 20 percent decrease in heart attack and stroke in people with obesity taking weekly Wegovy injections. Doctors previously thought Wegovy helped the heart because it controlled a person’s diabetes, says Dr. Joyce Oen-Hsiao, a cardiologist at Yale School of Medicine. “We’re now seeing obese patients who are not diabetic still benefit from shek
août 21, 2023Like
Trident Medical Center Submits CON For $277M Hospital In South Carolina
Trident Medical Center (Charleston, S.C.) submitted a certificate of need (CON) to the state of South Carolina for a new hospital in Johns Island, S.C., according to the website counton2.com. If approved, the hospital will include 40 medical/surgical stepdown beds, 10 intensive care unit (ICU) beds, 20 emergency department (ED) rooms, four operating rooms (ORs), and two endoscopy rooms. The third floor would be designed for a future labor and delivery unit and nursery. The post Trident Medical Center Submits healthcare
août 21, 2023Like
Fast Facts: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Across Your Lifespan
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common hormonal disorders in women, affecting up to 1 in 10 women during their reproductive years. PCOS typically starts after your very first period; however, it’s often difficult to get a diagnosis as a teen since symptoms like acne and irregular periods can be overlooked as part of growing up. Instead, many women find out they have PCOS in their 20s and 30s, when they have problems getting pregnant and see Healthy
août 21, 2023Like
Array Architects Names New Interior Design Lead
Healthcare design, consulting, and technology firm Array Architects (Conshohocken, Pa.) hired Maureen Carley-Vallejo as interior design director for its New York City studio. Carley-Vallejo has more than 30 years of experience in the industry. She was named Healthcare Design’s HCD 10 Interior Designer in 2016. The post Array Architects Names New Interior Design Lead first appeared on HCD Magazine. healthcare
août 21, 2023Like
Saint Alphonsus Neuro, Surgical, Trauma ICU, Idaho: Photo Tour
Saint Alphonsus Neuro, Surgical, Trauma ICU, Idaho Saint Alphonsus Health System, a healthcare provider in southern Idaho and eastern Oregon for more than 125 years, operates one of the region’s most state-of-the-art trauma centers. With advancements in neuroscience and technology, Saint Alphonsus recognized the need to evolve its neuro critical care offerings and bring these services to Idaho. The organization engaged multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and interior design firm Cushing Terrell (Boise, Idaho) and general contractor Andersen Construction (Boise) to help healthcare
août 21, 2023Like
All You Need To Know About Emotional Dysregulation
Are you someone who’s not able to control their emotions or emotional responses no matter how much you try to gain control over them? In psychology, we refer to this as “dysregulation” or “emotional dysregulation.” Emotional dysregulation happens when someone is not able to control their emotional responses as a result, it can lead to emotional lability, extreme mood swings, and challenging emotions such as frustration, irritability, sadness, or anger. Dysregulation can directly impact regular life, work, school, and relationships. calmsage