By Reuters, originally published in The New York Times CHICAGO — Illinois fought on Friday against a potential court order it contends could cost the state, which just ended an unprecedented budget impasse, as much as an additional $1 billion annually to care for developmentally disabled people. In arguments before U.S. District Court Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman,… Continue reading Illinois Fights Potential Hike in Disabled Care Funding

In this article by Columbine Health Systems, learn why home maintenance and more should be preformed to prepare seniors for winter.

By Pauline Bartolone for California Healthline The number of Californians who are getting care at dialysis centers has jumped in recent years — but not because kidney disease is more prevalent. The reason is that people are living longer with end-stage renal disease, said Anjay Rastogi, a professor of nephrology at UCLA’s David Geffen School of Medicine. The number of… Continue reading Number Of Dialysis Patients In California Surges

From The Texas Tribune: learn why the Texas House gave approval to a measure that would partially reverse a cut to disabled children’s therapy services.

By John Commins for Health Leaders Media A plurality of physicians strongly supports a single payer healthcare system, according to a survey by physician recruiters Merritt Hawkins. The survey of 1,033 physicians indicates that 42% strongly support a single payer healthcare system while 14% are somewhat supportive. Thirty-five percent strongly oppose a single payer system while 6%… Continue reading Survey: Most Docs Back Single Payer

In this article originally published by the Duluth News Tribune, learn about how to prevent urinary tract infections in children.

How I Control and Prevent Chronic Inflammation One of the many secondary complications to spinal cord injury I live with is inflammation within my body. Because my system functions sub-optimally, I am prone to extended periods of swelling in my extremities and digestive tract. I have of course experienced a swollen ankle or knee, or… Continue reading Taming Inflammation

Watch this video to hear our Ostomy Lifestyle Specialist discuss why she came to partner with Shield and how together we can help medicare ostomy patients.

In this article by a mother of a spinal cord injury recipient, Ms. Dian discusses the sacrifices she choose to make after her son's injury.

In this video about using a wheelchair in Seattle, Washington, Aaron uses public transportation to check out the best places.