July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, designated in honor of Bebe Moore Campbell. In May of 2008, the US House of Representatives announced July as Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.The goals of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month are to improve access to mental health treatment and services and promote public awareness of mental illness among minorities.About Bebe Moore CampbellBebe Moore Campbell … [Read more...]
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Sleep Apnea Risk Factors, Symptoms, and Treatment
With more than 18 million American adults affected, it’s important allied health professionals know the sleep apnea risk factors, symptoms, and treatment. Anyone can develop sleep apnea, but certain conditions put a patient at higher risk. The most common sleep apnea risk factors include: Sleep Apnea Risk FactorsHypertension Coronary artery disease Heart failure Atrial arrhythmias Stroke Obesity Metabolic Syndrome Excessive alcohol use Sedative … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea Types, Pathogenesis & Diagnostic Tests
The two main categories of sleep apnea include OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) or CSA (Central Sleep Apnea). Here, learn more about the two sleep apnea types, pathogenesis, and diagnostic testing. More than 18 million American adults have one of the two sleep apnea types – obstructive sleep apnea or central sleep apnea – where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep. It is thought to be associated with a drop in arterial oxyhemoglobin saturation and/or an … [Read more...]
4 BIG Benefits of Home Health Therapy Jobs
Searching for a career that offers autonomy, flexibility, and pays well? Here are four reasons you might want to start looking at home health therapy jobs. Home health is a fast-growing business. With changes in healthcare regulations and some extraordinary benefits that home health therapy jobs provide, more and more rehab professionals are considering home health as a career choice. And, they are very happy and successful! Below are four main reasons therapists should … [Read more...]
ALS Rehabilitation Guide for Therapists
ALS rehabilitation is key to maintain a patient’s current level of function and to improve the strength of the unaffected area to better support the weakened muscles or joints. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS results in loss ability of the brain to initiate and control muscle movement. The degenerated area in the … [Read more...]
What is ALS?
May is ALS Awareness Month, observed to raise awareness of and foster research for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. In 2016 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that between 14,000 - 15,000 Americans have ALS. ALS is a common neuromuscular disease worldwide. It affects people of all races and ethnic backgrounds. What is ALS? ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that … [Read more...]
Prescription Drug Dangers: How to Spot an Addict in Your Clinic
According to the CDC, two people die every single hour from overdosing on prescription opioids. In fact, death from prescription drug use is the 4th leading cause of death in the United States. Most people assume that any treatment prescribed by their physician will promote their health and well-being. And for the most part, this is true. But unfortunately, when it comes to prescription drugs, they can be dangerous and deadly.The National Institute on Drug Abuse … [Read more...]
Good Communication in Healthcare: 5 Tips to Sharpen Your Skills
Good communication in healthcare is crucial, especially when dealing with patients or their family members.For healthcare professionals, good communication skills aren’t only a helpful trait. They’re a core competency. Effective and timely communication builds trust among team members, patients, and care providers alike. Here are five tips on how to hone your communication skills:#1: ListenListening is the most important part of communication. Allowing your … [Read more...]