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Today is a very special day for me. It was my first second birthday. Exactly 365 days ago, I woke up from a five weeks lasting nightmare (after pneumonia from legionella infection). It was the first day with a slightly clear mind, after a long time. I was moved to another ICU after weeks pumped with antibiotics, medication and morphines and more than two weeks in coma, closer to death than life. Literally. When you are getting this close to the end, you experience things that can neither be experienced in a healthy body nor be explained by the morphines (which are another special experience...phew 😵🧟). Without getting into the details of this, a lesson I learnt is that our individual life is so small compared to what ever comes after in a sphere where time and space have no meaning, but no matter how small, still our life matters. There will be a moment where you will justify your life, not in front of a court or any entity, but in front of yourself, before you can let go. This is surely a moment where I am sure everyone better remembers the moments of giving rather than the moments of taking, so it makes a lot of sense to try to be upright, righteous and true, and avoid egocentrism, because this life can be over faster than one would expect. It is just a moment in time, so we better use it as best as we can to do the right things.

A common myth around wound care is that wound care ointments and solutions are meant to sting. This is simply not true, and is harmful to your wound healing process as well as your skin. The stinging sensation that you feel with most cytotoxic wound care solutions and ointments actually comes from the damage that the ointment is doing to your healthy tissue. Yes that’s right, most wound solutions also kill healthy cells and delay healing by exacerbating the wound. Sonoma products are brutal on bacteria and infections but safe for skin and healthy tissue. All the healing, with none of the sting. Try our wound care solution, burn gel, and scar gels today and feel the Sonoma difference. https://lnkd.in/gpvS_-vr

☀️ It's summertime, and pools and hot tubs are in full swing. But did you know that long term exposure to contaminated water droplets can lead to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, or HP? HP is one of the more than 200 types of pulmonary fibrosis. Learn all about "hot tub lung" at bit.ly/pff-factsheets

WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY 11/12   A day to promote interventions to protect against, prevent and treat pneumonia; and generate action to combat pneumonia. World Pneumonia Day provides an annual forum for the world to stand together and demand action in the fight against pneumonia. The first World Pneumonia Day was established by the Stop Pneumonia Initiative in 2009 to raise awareness about the toll of pneumonia – a leading killer of children around the world – and to advocate for global action to protect against, help prevent and effectively treat this deadly illness. Pneumonia, the world's leading killer of children under the age of five. Pneumonia is the single biggest infectious killer of adults and children – claiming the lives of 2.5 million, including 672,000 children, in 2019. LEARN MORE ABOUT - WORLD PNEUMONIA DAY https://lnkd.in/gRdbyhNy Sharon North Business Support Professional (VA) Sharon.North@NorthProfessionals.com To find out more about North Professionals Services - click the link below https://lnkd.in/dwK-bxyg

The Corona Fire Department has launched a groundbreaking prehospital blood transfusion program, allowing emergency responders to provide life-saving blood products to trauma victims directly at the scene. Developed through the CAL DROP initiative, a partnership of five California counties approved by the State EMS Agency, this program enhances trauma care by stabilizing patients with severe blood loss before reaching the hospital. In collaboration with LifeStream Blood Bank and supported by the American Red Cross, the program ensures a steady blood supply, with regular blood drives hosted by the department. This initiative represents a major advancement in emergency medical services and demonstrates Corona's commitment to innovative, life-saving trauma care. Read full story: https://lnkd.in/gacY-KZF

July is Cord Blood Awareness Month, and only about 5% of families store cord blood. Can you guess why? It's the cost! A number of private cord blood banks, like Cryo-Cell®provide transparent pricing on their sites and offer in-house payment options to make this option affordable. For families interested in Cord Blood know that you can afford it you just have to be diligent in the planning. #cordbloodawarenessmonth #healthcarecosts #familyplanning

❤️ World Heart Day 2024: Protecting Our Hearts, Together ❤️ On September 29th, we celebrate World Heart Day—a reminder of the vital importance of heart health and the collective effort needed to combat cardiovascular disease. At BioTouch Global, we’re dedicated to supporting initiatives that advance heart health and promote cardiovascular wellness. Here’s how we’re contributing: 🌟 Innovation for Better Health: Our cutting-edge solutions are designed to support diagnostics and research that advance heart disease prevention and treatment. 💡 Awareness and Education: We believe in the power of knowledge. Today, let’s educate ourselves and others about heart health, emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle and regular check-ups. 🤝 Community Engagement: Join us in spreading awareness and supporting heart health initiatives. Whether it’s through community events or personal action, every effort counts in the fight against cardiovascular disease. Together, let’s make heart health a priority and work towards a future where everyone can enjoy a healthier heart. #WorldHeartDay #HeartHealth #BioTouchGlobal #CardiovascularWellness #HealthyHeart

On World Stroke Day, we raise awareness about the impact of strokes. Nearly half of stroke survivors experience incontinence as a result, but most recover control within the year. For information on managing incontinence after a stroke, refer to our blog: https://lnkd.in/giVKZT4A

📈 Fast Facts: How Home-Based Care Speeds Up Healing Studies show that patients receiving wound care at home often heal faster, avoid hospital-acquired infections, and experience less stress than those treated in clinics. At Stay Home Wound Care, we make this possible by bringing expert care right to your door, helping you or your loved ones recover in a safe, comfortable environment. Healing starts where you feel best—at home. 📞 Learn more about Stay Home’s in-home wound care services today!

Today, we are excited to have Dr. Shawn Naqvi, our CEO and seasoned physician, join us today discuss the critical topic of wound care. Proper wound care is essential for preventing infections, promoting healing, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for patients. Let’s dive into the conversation with Dr. Naqvi to learn more about how to care for wound effectively. Q. What are the first steps someone should immediately after getting a wound to ensure proper healing? A. Step one to reach out to a Wound Care Provider as soon as possible. Secondly, prior to the first wound care assessment, it’s best to cleanse the site with normal saline (wound wash-can be purchased in a local pharmacy), keep the site covered as much as possible, and to avoid injury and environmental exposure to the wound tissue. 🔗 Read the full Q&A with Dr. Naqvi: https://lnkd.in/eZCwFAqn