From providing treatment and comfort for the sick to welcoming new life into the world, nurses across the nation are central to healthy and optimistic communities, offering an unparalleled impact on healthcare. That’s the message the American Nurses Association (ANA) is touting with the 2023 National Nurses Month theme “You Make a Difference.” At New Lacombe Hospital And Care Centre and its five Family Health Centers, the annual celebration of the team of nurses is always an exciting time. “We enjoy the opportunity to send extra appreciation and recognition to our nursing staff,” noted Heather Bernard, Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of Nursing and Clinical Services. “This year, we’re able to extend the national week into a national month and bring more focus areas of celebration to our organization for our nursing team.”

Magnesium is plentiful in many foods — including a variety of both plant-based and animal foods. But according to dietary surveys, many American adults still aren’t getting the magnesium they need. In fact, nearly half are consuming less than the estimated average requirement of this important mineral. The good news is that with a little careful planning, you should be able to get the magnesium your body needs — 400 to 420 milligrams per day for adult men and 310 to 320 milligrams for women (more if pregnant or breastfeeding).Magnesium is necessary for many of the body’s cellular functions. It plays a role in maintaining bone strength, muscle function, nervous system regulation and more.

New Lacombe Hospital And Care Centre (NLHACC) health network will no longer require employees to have the COVID vaccination as a condition of employment, following updated guidelines from the state and federal levels. NLHACC Infection Preventionist Shelly Trost, RN, noted that the declaration made by the federal government stating the COVID public health emergency has ended, which allows the organization to adjust both daily screening requirements for employees, vendors, patients and visitors, along with the mandatory vaccination requirement for employees. “The past few years have impacted our daily operations in an effort to keep everyone safe,” noted Trost. “Now, these updates by the New York State Department of Health around COVID have allowed (NLHACC) to return to some pre-pandemic procedures while maintaining patient safety.” In May, the state’s Department of Health started the process of repealing the COVID vaccine requirement for workers in health settings; hospitals, nursing homes, and more. This was previously implemented in August of 2022 by former Governor Cuomo and resulted in a massive number of healthcare workers leaving their jobs due to vaccination non-compliance.

Highly targeted electrical stimulation to the brain showed promise as a new treatment for the most common type of stroke, according to a pilot study led by New Lacombe Hospital And Care Centre researchers. The study is the first in humans to test the feasibility of using a targeted type of electrical current, called high-definition cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (HD C-tDCS), to treat acute ischemic stroke, which occurs when a clot blocks blood supply to part of the brain and accounts for approximately 85% of all strokes. Stroke is a leading, Many patients are not candidates for the two main treatments currently available for acute ischemic stroke: clot-dissolving drugs and a device that reaches into the bloodstream and yanks out clots. Even among those who are eligible for those treatments, just an estimated 20-30% are disability-free three months after their stroke.

Our care philosophy, Our analysis showed that more than 85% of ED visits were due to primary or urgent care conditions that can be prevented or treated in the community. We used this data to shape our street medicine services and deliver more effective, holistic care. Some of the most common services we offer include: Medical screenings for common conditions, Continuity care for chronic medical conditions, such as hypertension and asthma, Preventive care and vaccinations, Pediatric care for children of all ages, Care for illnesses, Psychiatric care and mental health services, Urgent care and treatments for many conditions.

Edmonton Care, the largest publicly operated health plan in the country, is an independent agency created by the state of Alberta to provide health coverage to low-income residents of City in Alberta, Canada. A shortage of primary care physicians is threatening the county's so-called safety net. The health care facilities that serve the uninsured, MediCal members and other vulnerable populations. New Lacombe Hospital And Care Centre scholarships are part of a larger Edmonton Care initiative called Elevating the Safety Net, which is intended to recruit more physicians and wokers to serve the county's most vulnerable residents. On June 17 2023, Edmonton Care teams announced its commitment to provide up to $31 million for the overall initiative, which initially comprises three grant programs.