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"🩺 Insights from the Intensive Care Unit: Navigating the Challenges of Cancer Patient Care 🌐 In the realm of intensive care, caring for cancer patients demands a nuanced approach. Here are key insights: 👩⚕️ Coordinated Care: Collaborating closely with oncologists for a seamless continuum of care. 📊 Precision Monitoring: Utilizing advanced monitoring to tailor interventions to individual needs. 💔 Emotional Support: Recognizing the impact of emotional well-being on the healing process. Let's raise awareness about the intricacies of ICU care for cancer patients and emphasize the importance of holistic support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those facing both critical illness and cancer. 💙🌱 #IntensiveCare #CancerCare #HealthcareCollaboration"

"Regardless of the weather, my Medi-Van driver is there to pick me up. All I have to do is get on and get in." This quote is from Leo Wilkins, an 88-year-old Air Force Veteran who uses the Jennie Edmundson Foundation Medi-Van program to get to and from therapy appointments. His journey, which you can read more about in our Gratitude report, is an incredible reminder of why the Medi-Van program is so important. The Medi-Van routinely transports patients like Leo to and from physical therapy visits, cancer treatments, cardiac rehab, wound care appointments, and more. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/gSFSM3ff

#Stroke research funding as a percentage of the total funding for stroke, coronary heart disease, and cancer is uniformly low, ranging from 2% to 11%.  Although the clinical burden and cost of stroke are at least as great as those for cancer, European stroke research is severely underfunded. If this current low level of research spending continues, the potentially preventable long-term sequelae for patients and society will result in an increasing burden of stroke during the coming decades.    Stroke Alliance For Europe (SAFE) and European Stroke Organisation call on all European Parliament MEP candidates to help improve our understanding stroke:    - Provide sufficient research funding  - Improve stroke services with better data  - Encourage research into under-examined areas of stroke    Click here for the full manifesto: https://bit.ly/3wQjoZl    #EUelections   #EUhealth  #StrokeActionPlan  #StrokePrevention  #StrokeCare  #LifeAfterStroke  #StrokeResearch 

🩸 September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month 🩸 As we raise awareness for the millions impacted by blood cancers, it's important to consider not just the treatments available but also how we design the experience of accessing those treatments. By incorporating Human-Centered Design (HCD) into healthcare, we can transform/improve the way patients and caregivers navigate their journeys. This approach prioritizes empathy, compassion, and a deep understanding of patients as people—not just as medical cases. From improving access to life-saving treatments to creating compassionate support systems, HCD holds the potential to ensure that care is not just effective but also deeply humane. Let's work together to design a future where every patient's journey feels supported, understood, and dignified. 💪❤️ #BloodCancerAwareness #HumanCenteredDesign #HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #CompassionInCare

🩺 "Early detection, prevention, and effective management are crucial in reducing the risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema becoming a chronic condition," says Dr. Steven Chen in his interview with CURE Media Group. Lymphedema, often occurring after cancer intervention, can severely impact patients’ quality of life. Dr. Chen emphasizes the importance of proactive measures, such as honest patient-provider conversations, manual measurements, and bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS), to catch early signs of lymphedema. Early intervention can lead to significantly better outcomes and quality of life for patients. Discover more about how early detection and innovative management strategies can make a difference in lymphedema care. Read the full article on CURE®: https://ow.ly/z2rw50T00BS #LymphedemaAwareness #CancerCare #EarlyDetection #BreastCancerCare

🌸 January 2024 Health Observances: Cervical Cancer Awareness 🌸 In our latest PreOp® Patient Education video, we delve into Female Cystoscopy, a critical diagnostic tool for urinary tract health. This procedure involves a cystoscope insertion through the urethra, allowing doctors to inspect the bladder. It's pivotal for identifying conditions like persistent UTIs, bladder stones, and even early signs of cancer. Our video provides detailed information about the procedure, from preparation to post-operative care. Understanding these medical processes is crucial for informed healthcare decisions. Join us in spreading awareness and watch the full video for a comprehensive guide on Female Cystoscopy. 👉 #preop Watch Full Video | https://lnkd.in/earbHtqi

A really powerful way to learn and reflect on how individuals can improve the Fundamentals of Care for our patients.

From understanding risk factors to exploring advanced treatments, we've taken this journey through bone cancer together. But this is just the beginning. At Shinon Healthcare, we pledge to walk with you every step of the way – through awareness, prevention, and care. Your health journey is unique, and our approach reflects that. Let’s keep learning, growing, and fighting bone cancer with knowledge, compassion, and innovative treatments. With Shinon Healthcare by your side – yesterday, today, and tomorrow – you’re never alone. Together, we can beat bone cancer. #bonecancerawareness #bonecancer #advancedtreatment #hope #care #improvedoutcomes #savinglivestogether #compassion #empathy #strength #resilience #knowledgeispower #ShinonHealthcare #ShinonGlobal #Bridgeofhope #committedtoexcellence #trustedpartner

The expert authors and contributors of CNSA’s Vascular Access Devices: Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines detail evidence-based, graded and endorsed recommendations to guide clinical practice and provide an improved experience for vascular access management for patients with cancer. To read the full guidelines, including the new section on Vessel Health and Preservation, click here > https://lnkd.in/g3UEJsB4