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What You Need to Know About Cord Blood
Pregnancy is a pretty astounding phenomenon: Millions of cell divisions, hundreds of biological processes and the formation of myriad numbers of structures lead to the development of a human being, all within the span of about 40 weeks. At the same time this miracle is occurring, your body is producing another miracle: cord blood. If…
Read More6 Gifts for a Healthier Dad
Whether you’re looking for a Father’s Day gift or just a little something to show appreciation for the dad in your life, it can be tough to figure out not only what he’ll find interesting and cool, but what he’ll actually use. And if you’d like that item to have a health bent, it can…
Read MorePoint of Care Testing and the Quality Equation
When it comes to evaluating a patient’s wellness and determining cause and severity of illness, diagnostics are an essential component of the physician’s toolbox. Traditionally, most diagnostic tests are performed in sophisticated laboratories, but with the availability of newer technologies, it is now practical to perform tests in your office rather than sending them to…
Read MoreCelebrate World Blood Donor Day 2021
Everyone is familiar with blood – the viscous oxygen-rich fluid coursing through our veins and delivering nutrients to our bodies’ cells – but what you may not know is that every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood and/or blood platelets. And, while technological advances in medicine abound, there is still no means…
Read MoreWhy It’s Important to Keep Gestational Diabetes on Your Radar
Diabetes is likely at the top of your patient-screening list, as it’s one of the most common diseases among men and women alike — and one whose incidence rate is increasing at warp speed. And if pregnant women are among your patient population, it pays to keep an eye out for gestational diabetes, as it…
Read MoreNational Nurses Month: Honoring the History of Heroes
We are in the midst of National Nurses Month, a time to recognize the 3.8 million women and men who are members of our nation’s largest healthcare profession. These essential providers keep our healthcare system humming, with a special focus on quality, organization and innovation. Triage Banner National Nurses Month: Honoring the History of Heroes…
Read MoreValue: A Vital Sign in Physician Practices
Value is a term that comes up frequently in discussions regarding healthcare, although nailing down a practical definition can be tricky. After all, value is in the eye of the beholder and has different meanings for different stakeholders in the healthcare arena. Furthermore, one party’s ability to realize value along the healthcare chain can be…
Read MoreHow You Can Help Put an End to Maternal Anemia
As someone who works in healthcare, you probably know firsthand how common anemia is. After all, 2.8 million Americans receive a primary diagnosis of anemia every year, the National Center for Health Statistics reports. Triage Banner How You Can Help Put an End to Maternal Anemia May 11, 2021 General News . As someone who…
Read More6 Cool Gifts for a Healthier Mom
Jewelry and chocolates might be the go-to gifts for moms, but as someone who works in healthcare, you may prefer an item with more of a health bent. Sure, workout clothes and a yoga mat always work, but how about something a bit more creative? Triage Banner 6 Cool Gifts for a Healthier Mom May…
Read MoreStress and Its Effects: A Slow Burn
Reflecting on his career of nearly 25 years managing a busy metropolitan infectious disease clinic, Fred observed, “The only normal thing about any day was the abnormality. Things were constantly in flux.” The need to deal with dynamic, fast-paced patient environments is common to many practices and only one source of occupational stress for practice…
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