For Immediate Release  September 4, 2012 Shield HealthCare Announces 12th Annual Caregiver Story Contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Valencia, CA – Shield HealthCare, a leading provider of medical supplies for care at home, announces its 12th annual story contest on “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” The story contest is designed to recognize and provide an… Continue reading Press Release | Shield HealthCare Announces 12th Annual Caregiver Story Contest

BE OUR GUEST It’s an Open House and You’re Invited to come join the celebration of Shield HealthCare’s new location in Aurora, CO! When:  September 11, 2012   3:00 pm to 6:00 pm Where:  Shield HealthCare | 18150 East 32nd Place, Unit C | Aurora, CO  80011 To RSVP, please call 303.246.6348 by 9.4.12 Shield HealthCare’s Colorado… Continue reading Shield HealthCare Aurora, Colorado Open House Invitation

Aspiration in children is a serious and common issue, and parents or caregivers should be aware of the signs and symptoms. See this tips for preventing...

Adequate nutrition status is paramount to wound prevention and helps to facilitate wound healing. Wound healing requires adequate calorie intake.

Inland Empire Disabilities Collaborative is hosting a free Disability Resources Expo on Saturday, September 15, 2012 at the Ontario Convention Center.  The expo showcases services and products that enhance independent living for people with all types of disabilities: physical, cognitive, mental and sensory. The event brings together resourceful exhibits on health, housing, transportation, advocacy, employment, assistive… Continue reading Inland Empire Free Disability Resources EXPO | September 2012

Caregiver Story Spotlight | Shield HealthCare “What Makes Caregiving Rewarding?” Story Contest Story by Tracey P., 2006 Caregiver Story Contest Runner-up “When Frank was born, I had two young children. A handful in itself, and I was totally unprepared for what was to come. Frank was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and underwent several operations soon after… Continue reading A Dedicated Mom Shares the Daily Rewards Caring for Her Son with Autism

Ostomy surgery can affect the way your body digests and absorbs the food you eat. This ostomy nutrition guide is from Shield HealthCare's own dietitians.

Rachel, local Shield HealthCare Registered Dietitian in the Dallas area, received a referral from a pediatric GI clinic for NT, a 4 year-old boy on tube feeding after extensive bowel resection. Frustrated after multiple formula trials with resulting intolerance, NT’s mom initiated a homemade blenderized diet as a last resort. When Rachel arrived to instruct the… Continue reading Shield HealthCare RD Spotlight: A Pediatric Tube Feeding Success Story