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octobre 28, 2022Like
What is the Cinderella complex and how does it impact our relationships?
How the picture society paints of a ‘fairytale ending’ could be preventing women from finding their freedom In 1981, Colette Dowling wrote The Cinderella Complex: Women’s Hidden Fear of Independence, a book which explored the whys and ways a woman might fear going at it alone, and have an innate desire to be ‘rescued’ by a man. In an accompanying article published in The New York Times the same year, she explored how her divorce, and the struggles she had happi
octobre 27, 2022Like
Quitting Smoking Before This Age Can Make Your Health Risks Comparable to People Who Have Never Smoked
Are you a cigarette smoker under the age of 35? If you quit now, your health risks could be comparable to those of someone who has never smoked, new research suggests. A study published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open explored the benefits of smoking cessation among a survey pool of 551,000 U.S. adults. Participants included current smokers, former smokers, and “never smokers,” meaning people who had smoked less than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime. Researchers noted participants’ race, shek
octobre 27, 2022Like
Getting Vaccinated Won’t Just Protect You, It Will Help Protect My Vulnerable Children
As told to Nicole Audrey Spector Nothing is permanent. Tomorrow may bring a step back instead of a step forward. Optimism is the only sane choice. Celebrate the wins. These are just a few of the things that I’m continuously learning as the mother of two children with special needs. I’m also always remembering that everything can change in a flash, leaving you in a world that feels strange and upside down. That’s what happened to me and my family. Healthy
octobre 27, 2022Like
What Is Pneumococcal Disease?
Pneumococcal disease is an umbrella term for illnesses caused by bacteria called pneumococcus. There are more than 90 types of pneumococcus, and they’re the leading cause of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). CAP is the type of pneumonia people get from non-medical community settings. Pneumonia is a serious infection of the lungs. When you have a bacterial, viral or fungal infection, mucus or pus can build up in the air sacs in the lungs. If you have pneumonia, the buildup keeps oxygen Healthy
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As a Cancer Journey Coach and Breast Cancer Survivor, I’m Changing the Narrative for Cancer
Cancer was a big part of my life long before it played an instrumental role in shaping my identity.My father died in 2012 after a long journey with prostate cancer. Five days before his passing, my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. I hesitated to tell him about my moms diagnosis, but he knew something was up from the way I was so on edge those last few days. When I finally told him, he apologized to me for having best
octobre 27, 2022Like
Phoebe Bridgers Opened Up About Her ‘Super Safe’ Abortion: ‘Don’t Let Anybody Freak You Out’
Abortions shouldn’t be scary or shrouded in mystery. Take it from indie rocker Phoebe Bridgers, who recently opened up about her abortion story in the hopes of de-stigmatizing the procedure and encouraging others to take control of their reproductive health. Speaking to Teen Vogue, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter was candid about her experience getting an abortion at Planned Parenthood last year. “I hate going to the doctor’s office, so doing that was anxiety-riddled,” she told the magazine. “I also hate having shek
octobre 27, 2022Like
Summit Health Opens Multispecialty Health Hub In New Jersey
Primary and specialty care provider Summit Health has opened a new multispecialty healthcare hub with primary, specialty, and urgent care services in Clifton, N.J. The 100,000-square-foot project includes 18 co-located specialties, including primary care, family medicine, dermatology, orthopedics, urology, breast care, imaging, lab, and comprehensive cancer care services. The hub also houses a CityMD urgent care. Gensler (Morristown, N.J.) provided architecture and design services for the project. The post Summit Health Opens Multispecialty Health Hub In New Jersey first appeared healthcare
octobre 27, 2022Like
HCD Rising Star: Annette Couvillon
Annette Couvillon comes to healthcare design with a diversity of experiences and backgrounds, including studies in heritage conversation, architectural history, and community design. She joined HKS in 2014, becoming part of the Dallas office’s pediatric health team, garnering experience developing projects through all stages, which has provided her with a core body of knowledge to lead an evidence-based design process in her work. As an architect and healthcare planner, Couvillon has been integral to providing a full-service design partnership with healthcare
octobre 27, 2022Like
Making The Connection At Seattle Children’s Hospital
For nearly a decade, Seattle Children’s Hospital has been transforming its campus as part of a 15-year master plan, which was approved in 2010. The multiphase, 1 million-square-foot campus expansion kicked off with the opening of a 330,000-square-foot cancer, critical, and emergency care expansion in 2013. That project added new inpatient beds and an emergency department. “[These were] the highest priority on campus,” says Kari Thorsen, principal interior designer for the project, at ZGF Architects (Seattle), which handled the master healthcare
octobre 27, 2022Like
HCD Rising Star: Jann Gao
After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees in industrial engineering, Jann Gao started her career in healthcare on the organization side, working at Montefiore Health System as a healthcare business process architect, focused on improving patient and clinical workflows. After a few years, she moved to the firm side, working at multiple firms before joining CannonDesign in 2018 as a senior consultant, health advisory services. In 2019, she was moved to Blue Cottage of CannonDesign, the firm’s consulting arm, becoming the healthcare
octobre 27, 2022Like
Haphephobia (Fear Of Being Touched)
It is common for some people to not enjoy anyone touching them even for a handshake. In fact, in some cultures touching someone as a form of communication is considered rude and is looked down upon. However, tactile communication is common and a handshake or a hug is very common these days. There are some people who don’t like being touched and that’s completely normal. But, however uncommon it may sound, some people dread being touched by someone else. Such calmsage
octobre 27, 2022Like
Spreading The News On Behavioral Health Crisis Units
Here’s the good news: Spending on much-needed behavioral and mental healthcare in the U.S. has increased more than 50 percent in the past decade, reaching $225 billion in 2019, according to an Open Minds Market Intelligence Report. Today that figure is set to expand even more following this summer’s passage of a federal gun safety bill that includes $8.6 billion to support the buildout of certified community behavioral health clinics in all 50 states. Now the bad news: Even as healthcare