Your breast pump has many parts that come in contact with your breastmilk. Prevent bacteria by learning how to best clean breast pump parts.

By David McNamee for Medical News Today A molecule has been identified by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine that may explain why wound healing is impaired in people with diabetes. The scientists behind the discovery believe the molecule may also offer a new target for therapies that could improve healing. About 15%… Continue reading Mechanism Identified Behind Impaired Wound Healing in Diabetics

Along with all the fun summer activities comes increased exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays. Learn how to protect your skin in the sun.

The CMS needs to be more transparent in its evaluation and approval of Medicaid demonstrations, the Government Accountability Office said Wednesday. The GAO asked Congress to step in because billions are being overspent and it blames the CMS for lack of oversight it says endangers the Medicaid program. The CMS didn’t attend the hearing. In… Continue reading CMS Skips Congressional Hearing Criticizing How Medicaid Demos Are Run

DENVER, June 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The Colorado State Innovation Model (SIM) project is pleased to recognize the significant commitments made by six Colorado health insurers and the state’s Medicaid program to adopt delivery and payment reforms designed to integrate behavioral and physical healthcare. “These commitments represent an important step forward in furthering the goals of… Continue reading Colorado Health Plans make Expanded Commitments to Integrated Care and State Innovation Model

Almost two million people over age 65, seniors, or nearly 6 percent of those Americans (excluding nursing home residents), rarely or never leave their homes ...

This year Shield HealthCare is offering a video component to our Caregiver Contest for the first time. We look forward to your videos! Please keep in mind that we are only accepting videos that are hosted on YouTube’s platform, and the entry dates are September 7th through November 30th, 2015. Creating an Account Since YouTube… Continue reading How to Upload a Video to YouTube to Enter Our Caregiver Story Contest

Watch this hour long webinar to learn how the new Quality of Patient Care Star Rating System will affect your agency and how to improve your rating.

Special thanks to Amy H. for sharing her beautiful caregiver story. "Caregiving comes naturally to caregivers. The actions can be taught, but not the...

Shield HealthCare's Ostomy Lifestlye Specialist, Laura Cox, hosts this ostomy FAQ webinar, with tips for dressing and sleeping with an ostomy, and more.