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Charleston, WV - Step one toward implementing Obamacare in West Virginia was killed by House Republicans this week. The May Special Session ended without passing a bill that requires West Virginia taxpayers to pay for a program created by Obamacare. House Republicans killed attempt by Governor, Legislature to pass Obamacare bill … Continue Reading GOP delegates score huge victory in nationwide fight to repeal Obamacare
Confused About the New Health Legislation?
According to a recent poll by the nonprofit Kaiser Family Foundation, the public is evenly split between support and opposition of the recently adopted national health legislation. Some Americans were pleased, others angry, but mostly they were confused. A forum to reduce the confusion will be held Wednesday, May 26 at … Continue Reading Confused About the New Health Legislation?
Shepherd softball team honors survivors and those affected by breast cancer April 17
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV—The Shepherd University softball team will host a “KO Cancer” fundraising event in honor of those affected by breast cancer on Saturday, April 17 prior to their game against Davis and Elkins at 1 p.m. at the Shepherd softball field. The fundraising event will begin at 12:30 p.m. and is … Continue Reading Shepherd softball team honors survivors and those affected by breast cancer April 17
Workshop at Shepherd University: Aging Well: Creative Aging at Any Age
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV—The Shepherd University Department of Social Work and the West Virginia Bureau of Senior Services will present the workshop Aging Well: Creative Aging at Any Age on Wednesday, May 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. The workshop is open to … Continue Reading Workshop at Shepherd University: Aging Well: Creative Aging at Any Age
Local doctor to speak at Shepherd
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV—As Shepherd University prepares for this year’s Relay for Life, Dr. Laura Dabinett, of Winchester, Virginia, will speak to the campus community about women’s health and cancer. The event will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 2 in the Rumsey Room in the Student Center. The event is … Continue Reading Local doctor to speak at Shepherd
Photo Gallery: Homegrown for Hospice
Harpers Ferry, WV - Hospice of the Panhandle held their “Homegrown for Hospice” benefit dinner and auction at The Anvil restaurant in Harpers Ferry on Monday, November 15, 2009. The event featured local fare from The Anvil Restaurant, The Bavarian Inn, Black Dog Coffee Company, Charles Town Races and Slots, The … Continue Reading Photo Gallery: Homegrown for Hospice
Stay Out of the Bathroom to Feel Better
My sister has a rule. Ok, she has lots of rules. One is: the word ‘hate’ is not allowed in her presence. She’s a teacher. It sounds like a good rule for a teacher to have. Then her best friend adds ‘crap’ to the list of inappropriate words. Following a brief … Continue Reading Stay Out of the Bathroom to Feel Better
Hospice Support Activities
Hospice of the Panhandle hosts a full day of grief support activities the second Saturday of each month. Join us for one or all of the programs offered. Writing Memoirs & Remembrances combines elements of both a workshop format and support group atmosphere, offering opportunities to learn about how to express … Continue Reading Hospice Support Activities
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Seminar
Approximately 100 community and medical personnel attended the Free Community Mini-Medical School Seminar held October 6, 2009 at the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center in Martinsburg. The topic covered H1N1 (Swine Flu). Dr. C.H. Mitch Jacques, Dean and Associate Vice President of Health Sciences said there have been three worldwide … Continue Reading H1N1 (Swine Flu) Seminar
The Communication of the Dying
Martinsburg—At the end of life, the dying person may experience periods of apparent confusion marked by an unusual kind of verbal communication and gesturing. In past years it was believed that this behavior was caused by medications or disease process. But hospice has altered that view. Since the hospice movement began … Continue Reading The Communication of the Dying
Hospice Care in the Nursing Home Offers Benefits to Residents at End of Life
(Alexandria, Va) – Researchers at the Harvard Medical School, Department of Health Policy have published a review article of hospice care in the nursing home and found a number of benefits indicating that greater availability of hospice holds promise in the nursing home setting. Key findings reported in an article published … Continue Reading Hospice Care in the Nursing Home Offers Benefits to Residents at End of Life
Health Care Reform and Advance Care Planning
One of the most controversial issues in the news these days is the advance care planning provision in the House’s health care reform bill that allows for Medicare reimbursement for a physician to consult with a patient about his or her end-of-life care. Honestly, I was thrilled when I heard about … Continue Reading Health Care Reform and Advance Care Planning
CPR Outcomes are Dismal for Hospice Patients
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is used when a person’s heart and/or breathing stops. The rescuer applies a firm push on the chest with the hands, thus compressing the heart, and breathes into the patient’s mouth, filling the lungs with air. Originally, CPR was intended for use when death was accidental, such as … Continue Reading CPR Outcomes are Dismal for Hospice Patients
Hospice Care Collaborates With Nursing Facilities
The young man, just in his forties, had been discharged from the hospital to an area nursing facility. Hospice had been called in to support him and his wife and the hospice nurse was at the facility when he arrived by ambulance. Neither the nursing facility staff nor the hospice team … Continue Reading Hospice Care Collaborates With Nursing Facilities
You hold the key to hospice for someone you know!
Think for a minute. Think about your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers. Think about the people with whom you go to church and the people you see in the grocery store. Think about those with whom you share a hobby or attend club meetings; think about the people who you meet at … Continue Reading You hold the key to hospice for someone you know!
Follow Swine Flu Cases on Google Maps
Google Maps provides a way for us to visualize the spread / outbreaks of Swine Flu. I’m not sure if this is a good or bad thing? Google Maps Swine Flu Visualization Purple marker is confirmed or probable Pink marker is suspect Yellow marker is… More Continue Reading Follow Swine Flu Cases on Google Maps
Swine Flu Info from WV Bureau for Public Health
The WV Bureau of Public Health has created a resource for Swin Flu related information. WV Bureau of Public Health: Swine Influenza Continue Reading Swine Flu Info from WV Bureau for Public Health
STUDY: Physicians can impact patient feelings of abandonment at the end of life
Former Hospice of the Panhandle Medical Director Timothy Bowers, MD used to remind staff in the early years of hospice that, “When there is nothing more that can be done to cure the terminal illness, there is still a lot we can do for the patient.” I was reminded of those … Continue Reading STUDY: Physicians can impact patient feelings of abandonment at the end of life
In down economic times, hospice care makes even more sense
Calling hospice for help for people living with progressive, end stage illness makes a lot of sense. Hospice is specialized, comprehensive medical care that supports the patient and family while they are at home or in a home-like setting. It also affords the patient substantial financial savings. The Medicare Hospice Benefit … Continue Reading In down economic times, hospice care makes even more sense
Obesity, a great danger for all!
As I shared with you in my bio I have freedom to write about anything and everything which interests me. If you have read any of my articles you know that business, finance, faith, and the health of our environment are some areas that interest and concern me. I also shared … Continue Reading Obesity, a great danger for all!
Reduce Toxin Exposure and Improve Your Health
I would like to talk to you about how to reduce toxin exposure to improve your health. Our skin is the largest respiratory and elimination organ in our body. It works with our kidneys and our liver to remove toxins. Our skin in semi-permeable, and is meant to release toxins, while … Continue Reading Reduce Toxin Exposure and Improve Your Health
