Shield HealthCare cordially invites nurses in the State of Washington to attend our evening continuing education workshop on: Nurses’ Guide to Tube Feeding and Nutrition Screening Workshop dates: Wednesday, November 28 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm | Location: Tacoma, WA  | Full details on Facebook Thursday, November 29 | 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm… Continue reading Seattle, WA Nurses’ Guide To Tube Feeding Continuing Education Workshop

November is National Stomach Cancer Awareness Month. Although it’s the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world, you don’t have to stomach stomach cancer! Lower your risk by changing some lifestyle habits. The Stats • Almost two thirds of people with stomach cancer are 65 or older • The risk of a person… Continue reading What Everyone Should Know About Stomach Cancer

Shield HealthCare is committed to meeting the diverse needs of children with special nutrition needs. We recently added the following pediatric formulas to make our formulary even more complete: PediaSure® 1.5 Cal with fiber is a calorically dense formula, specially designed to meet the energy requirements of pediatric patients who need more calories in less volume.… Continue reading The Latest in Pediatric Nutrition from Shield HealthCare

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...

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

*Updated January 5, 2021 If you are over 70 years old, some of your dietary needs differ from other populations. Your calorie needs decrease as you get older, yet you may need more of some key nutrients. How Many Calories The amount of calories you need depends on how physically active you are. The USDA… Continue reading Nutrition Over 70: A Guide To Senior Dietary Needs

Food Allergy Awareness Week  May 13-19, 2012 Established in 1991, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is a trusted source of information, programs and resources related to food allergy and anaphylaxis. FAAN serves as the communication link between patients and caregivers. Its 22,000 members include nurses, dietitians, physicians, families and school staff. Approximately 15… Continue reading Enteral Nutrition Newsletter May-June 2012

Registered Dietitian Day was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to increase the awareness of registered dietitians as the indispensable providers of food and nutrition services and to recognize RDs for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives. The role of the Registered Dietitian: •Registered Dietitians are food and nutrition experts who can… Continue reading It’s Registered Dietitian Day!

National Nutrition Month® is the perfect time to “get your plate in shape.”  Understanding which foods are healthy choices within each food group is the best way to get started in building a nutritious plate. Fruit Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Building A Healthy Plate

Grains The Guideline Consume less than 3 servings per day of refined grains from foods like white bread and white rice. The Recommendations Eat whole wheat bread, brown rice and foods that contain at least 3 grams of fiber per serving. National Nutrition Month® is an annual event created by the Academy of Nutrition and… Continue reading National Nutrition Month® | Grains In Your Diet