Confronting the Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis
The U.S. is facing a growing pediatric mental and behavioral health crisis, with conditions like anxiety, depression, and ADHD becoming increasingly common. According to recent statistics, 1 in 6 children are diagnosed with a mental, behavioral, or developmental disorder (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. [CMS], 2024). This trend has been exacerbated by the COVID-19… Continue Reading Confronting the Pediatric Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis
How supplemental benefits can help combat the rise of preventable chronic deaths
Recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics highlights a troubling trend. While overall U.S. deaths decreased by 6.1% in 2023, deaths from chronic diseases are on the rise. Despite a significant drop in Covid-19 fatalities, chronic disease deaths are increasing due to gaps in care and management. The shift in leading causes of… Continue Reading How supplemental benefits can help combat the rise of preventable chronic deaths
Embrace the aging journey and redefine senior healthcare
In today’s fast-paced healthcare landscape, seniors often feel overlooked despite their wealth of life experience. It’s time to change that perception by prioritizing personalized care, remote monitoring, and fostering a culture that embraces aging. By integrating senior health needs into our communities and challenging ageist attitudes, we can create a future where seniors are valued… Continue Reading Embrace the aging journey and redefine senior healthcare
Why Health Risk Assessments matter in healthcare
Taking proactive measures is vital when pursuing a healthier and more fulfilling life. One measure is utilizing Health Risk Assessments (HRAs), which provide a comprehensive evaluation of an individual’s health risks and lifestyle factors. Understanding HRAs and what they measure HRAs generally involve in-depth questionnaires that include an individual’s medical history, current health status, and… Continue Reading Why Health Risk Assessments matter in healthcare
A ride can be the first step to mental health recovery
As simple as getting a ride to a healthcare appointment sounds, it’s not so easy for many. Studies routinely find lack of transportation as a barrier to receiving healthcare (in 2017, 5.8 million people in the United States delayed receiving healthcare services due to transportation barriers and that number since increased due to COVID-19). This… Continue Reading A ride can be the first step to mental health recovery
How home care supports an individual’s health, outcomes
By Mia Haney We’ve heard the saying “home is where the heart is,” and that certainly resonates when it comes to receiving healthcare. Our homes offer a sense of purpose, security and comfort. This feeling of safety and security allows individuals to express their healthcare needs with openness, which gives caregivers the ability to provide… Continue Reading How home care supports an individual’s health, outcomes
Warp and weft: How weaving fabric can teach companies about successful DEI programs
By Nate Vaughn When weaving fabric, there’s warp and weft. The warp runs vertically or longitudinally, while the weft runs horizontally or transverse through the warp. Throughout the weaving process, the warp is frequently under extreme tension, while the weft receives little in the way of stress or strain. In addition, and important to know, fabric… Continue Reading Warp and weft: How weaving fabric can teach companies about successful DEI programs
How improving social interaction can help address the loneliness epidemic
By Mia Haney When COVID-19 emerged in 2020, people worldwide were urged to stay home, practice social distancing and avoid large crowds. Social events were canceled, establishments were shut down and “six feet apart” became the new normal to fight the spread of COVID-19. While these actions were considered necessary for the health and safety… Continue Reading How improving social interaction can help address the loneliness epidemic
Personal care in the healthcare continuum can help improve participant wellbeing
By Mia Haney Navigating the healthcare landscape in 2022 has become increasingly difficult. Healthcare no longer begins and ends in an ambulatory care facility or at a hospital. The healthcare continuum extends outside into the “real world.” All around us, non-clinical factors affect our health outcomes, and medical staff aren’t the only people who can… Continue Reading Personal care in the healthcare continuum can help improve participant wellbeing
Supporting in-home caregivers as the need for their services continues to grow
By Mia Haney The past two years have been extraordinarily difficult for people around the world. The pandemic has taught us many things, not the least of which is the daily necessity for high-quality healthcare. We often think of healthcare in an ambulatory or acute setting; however, at-home care continues to grow in importance as… Continue Reading Supporting in-home caregivers as the need for their services continues to grow
