Research supports primary care is beneficial for patients. Yet fewer insured adults are seeking this important care. A recent study found that visits to primary care providers made by adults under the age of 65 had dropped...
Latex Allergies? - Another state to ban latex gloves
Do you have a latex allergy? 17% of healthcare and food workers, 34% of children having more than three surgeries and 6% of the U.S. population are estimated to have latex allergies. If you don't,...
Urinary Incontinence - There is help!
One-third of Americans over 40 suffer from urinary incontinence, but many wait years to seek care. Why? Urinary symptoms are frequently considered a normal process of getting older and can be just accepted symptoms. Furthermore, many are not...
Reducing Urinary Tract Infection Risk With Intermittent Catheter Use
It seems intermittent catheter use and urinary tract infections go hand in hand.However, there are some general methods that should lower your risk of UTI's. Please consult your physician prior to changes to catheterization regiment. Drink plenty of...
Ostomy Pouches in the Summer
As summer approaches it brings extra hours of sunshine and HEAT. Folks tend to spend time outside for holiday or vacation BBQ’s, swimming or sunbathing. Did you know this can be a challenge for the ostomate?...