Shield HealthCare is pleased to announce the winners of its 10th annual caregiver story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?”, chosen by celebrity contest judge Sandra Mitchell, KCAL 9/CBS2 News Anchor. With more than 175 touching stories to choose from, the selection of our winners was given the utmost consideration. Three additional runners-up were chosen… Continue reading 2010 Caregiver Story Contest Winners

Medi-Cal announced recently that beginning June 1, 2011, seniors and persons with disabilities (SPDs) will be required to enroll in a Medi-Cal Health Plan. You may have already received a letter from Medi-Cal. Shield HealthCare is actively preparing for this transition. We are working with all of the health plans involved to ensure that your… Continue reading Important Medi-Cal Changes for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The publication, “A Consumer’s Guide to the Lanterman Act” is a booklet for adults with developmental disabilities and was written with the help of consumers. To download the online guide in PDF format, click here. Request a copy by mail Include in the request your name, organization name, and how many copies you would like.… Continue reading Lanterman Act AB 1402 Appeals Procedure

Learning about diabetes can be a daunting task. Use this glossary of commonly used terms to become more comfortable with diabetes jargon.

When eating out, it’s important to know how to make changes in your meal plan, in case the restaurant doesn’t have just what you want. Here are some helpful tips on how to order: If you don’t know what’s in a dish or don’t know the serving size, ask. Eat slowly. Ask for fish or… Continue reading Diabetes and Eating Out

Research indicates a link between certain foods and cancer fighting effects. Cruciferous Vegetables The cruciferous vegetables are broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussel sprouts, bok choy and kale. According to AICR’s second expert report, Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity, and the Prevention of Cancer: A Global Perspective, non-starchy vegetables, like those listed above, probably protect against some types… Continue reading Foods that Fight Cancer

You'll find many catheters in our urological product glossary, from pediatric to geriatric. Shield HealthCare offers leading brand urological products.

Generally, a person with an ostomy has no voluntary control over the flow of output. There are many different options for ostomy products.

Learn about pressure injuries:. PIs are an area of skin that breaks down when one stays in one position for too long without shifting their weight.

What is an ostomy and why is it needed? An ostomy is a surgical operation that creates a new outside opening for body wastes. The opening is called a stoma.