Posts By: Chris Campbell RN
Chris Campbell RN
Diabetes is a family affair
National Diabetes Month, observed each year in November, is a time for communities across the country – and the world – to shine a spotlight on diabetes and encourage action to change the way diabetes is treated. World Diabetes Day
New News in the world of Medicare
Medicare will begin initial coverage for a genetic prostate cancer test and will consider national coverage. A Medicare administrative contractor, Palmetto GBA, said it will pay for a diagnostic test that evaluates prostate cancer risk in men, and the nation’s
Addressing the Need for Transitional Care
The most vulnerable population in the United States is the elderly, and the highest-risk phase of care for these patients is at discharge. However, in most cases, hospitals provide no coordination in transitional care for elderly patients. Information doesn’t transfer
September is National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men in the world and the second leading cause of death from cancer in American men. Accelerating the world’s most promising prostate cancer research is the mission of The Prostate Cancer
Role of Proper Nutrition in Wound Care
Without proper nutrition, the whole process of wound healing can be negatively impacted. Your diet during recovery plays a critical role in how fast your wound heals, how strong the wound tissue becomes, the duration of the recovery period and how
