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octobre 25, 2022Like
You Can Now Buy Hearing Aids Over the Counter
In August, a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy change opened the door for hearing aids to be sold over the counter (OTC), and as of October 17, 2022, consumers can now purchase hearing aids directly, without consulting a healthcare provider. The Biden-Harris administration said the move will lower healthcare costs for consumers. Medicare provides no coverage for the devices, and because prescription hearing aids can cost thousands of dollars, it’s estimated that only 14% of older adults with hearing Healthy
octobre 25, 2022Like
Norman Regional Health System Announces $300M Expansion
Norman Regional Health System (Norman, Okla.) is planning a $300 million, five-part expansion project, according to the website journalrecord.com. As part of the project, the system’s HealthPlex hospital in Norman will add 650,000 square feet for a larger emergency department, surgical suites, intensive care unit, new ambulatory pavilion, and cancer center. Slated to open in 2023, the addition will increase the hospital’s bed count to 307 beds. Additionally, most of Norman Regional Hospital will be demolished to make way for healthcare
octobre 25, 2022Like
7 Quick (And Effective) Tips For Staying Calm Under Pressure
Stress is becoming more and more common these days and while stress is a normal part of our lives – even positive in some cases – too much stress can leave you feeling drained, overwhelmed, and panicky. Not in the same order and not always. Learning how to stay calm under pressure and stress can be beneficial. When we’re under pressure – in communication, work, or other normal life activities – our body can go into “fight or flight” mode. calmsage
octobre 25, 2022Like
New Study Looks At Foster Care, Parental Incarceration, and Youth Mental Health
A new study published in the Journal of Child Abuse and Neglect looked at the prevalence, disparities, and mental health of youth at the intersection of parental incarceration and foster care. “Our study was about adolescent health in the context of parental incarceration and foster care,” study author, Luke Muentner told us. “Really, we were hoping to get a deeper understanding of how exposure to both the criminal legal and the child welfare system differentially impacts youth mental health compared theravive
octobre 25, 2022Like
Billie Dunlevy on low self-esteem: “Treat yourself like someone who matters”
Integrative Therapist Billie Dunlevy discusses low self-esteem and shares how you can start to improve yours, today ‘Self-esteem’ is a phrase we hear and use often but what is the definition of self-esteem, and more importantly perhaps, low self esteem? Billie Dunlevy, a Counselling Directory Member and Integrative Therapist has the answer and shares some realistic ways we can start to improve our own self-esteem. “Self-esteem is a measure of how we value and perceive ourselves,” Billie explains on Happiful’s happi
octobre 25, 2022Like
What Are Self-Limiting Beliefs? How To Overcome Self-Limiting Beliefs?
“I’m too old/young for this job” “I don’t have enough time to invest in myself” “I don’t have the experience to be one of the best on the team” Have you ever fallen victim to such thoughts and beliefs? Well, these are some examples of self-limiting beliefs that can stop you from experiencing the success you deserve. Self-limiting beliefs can stem from the various experiences that you’ve had in your life. Self-limiting beliefs can handicap you and make you perform calmsage
octobre 25, 2022Like
What is Parkinson’s Law? Exploring Ways To Overcome
Parkinson’s law is something that we all have experienced. You’ll remember those written assignments that we had in schools and colleges? I would always neglect those (even if I had time) in the beginning and then struggle to complete them at the last moment. If you ever did the same with your tasks and assignments too, my dear friend, you have also experienced Parkinson’s law. Parkinson’s law states that whenever we have a good amount of time to finish a calmsage
octobre 25, 2022Like
Who am I, how can I understand myself better and live more authentically?
Why is our sense of identity important, does authenticity matter, and how can we better understand ourselves and make positive changes for the better? When you stop to think about who you really are and how others see you, what comes to mind? Our personalities are made up of a unique combination of characteristics and qualities that form how we see ourselves (and how others see us, too). There are lots of different ‘personality type’ frameworks and tests out there, happi
octobre 25, 2022Like
HCD Rising Star: Ryan Conover
Ryan Conover joined The Lighting Practice in 2011 where he was responsible for designing lighting systems for a variety of project environments, including academic, corporate, historic, retail, and infrastructure. A few years later, his interest in healthcare lighting design was sparked while working on The Cooperman Family Pavilion at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, N.J. As project and design manager, Conover was responsible for designing a lighting and control system that supported the new 241,000-square-foot addition. While the project healthcare
octobre 25, 2022Like
Healthcare Design Introducing The 2022 HCD Rising Stars
Now in its fifth year, the Healthcare Design Rising Star awards honor a group of professionals who have focused on healthcare design for fewer than 10 years but who already possess the passion, determination, and experience to drive change within the industry. Showcasing a range of skills and talents and serving in positions across architecture, interior design, research, and lighting design, this year’s nine honorees stood out for their accomplishments so far as well as how they’re positioned to solve healthcare
octobre 24, 2022Like
Drew Barrymore Says She Likes To Walk Around Naked When No One’s Around
Drew Barrymore strongly recommends walking around naked at home. The actress-turned-talk show host let her preference slip in a recent episode of The Drew Barrymore Show. Chatting with NBA legend Dennis Rodman, Barrymore and her cohost, Ross Mathews, brought up a recent news story about actor and intergenerational heartthrob Christopher Meloni, who told People he is a “big fan” of nudity. “I always have been, always, since I was a child,” the Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star explained. shek
octobre 24, 2022Like
RSV Cases Are Surging & Here’s What Parents Need to Know
More than 70 percent of pediatric hospital beds across the United States are now occupied due to an “unprecedented” outbreak of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), according to health officials. It’s an alarming surge, especially amid flu season and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, so here is what parents need to know to keep their children safe. RSV is a common respiratory virus that can lead to bronchiolitis or pneumonia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It affects shek