Gripper Strips and New Patient Information Boards

New wall mounted white boards are being installed in each of the patient rooms at the foot of the bed. The installation began late February and will continue until all the patient rooms are completed. Additionally, gripper strips are being placed on patient doors and in patient rooms above the heads of the bed. The gripper strips are excellent places to post pertinent information regarding patient care and can be shared with all caregivers.

Managing Spring Allergies

A recent issue of American Profile published an article about how to manage spring allergies. About 40 million Americans have seasonal allergies, also called springtime allergies, and most are allergic to more than one thing.

Pregnant with Cancer: The Toughest Nine Months

Cancer of any kind is found in an estimated one in 1,000 pregnancies, making it relatively rare. But the incidence of cancer in pregnant women appears to be on the rise. The good news is that new advances in medicine can allow doctors to treat the woman without harming the fetus.

Desperate Breastfeeding Moms Reveal Secrets

CNN.com posted an article discussing how some mothers have a difficult time breastfeeding their newborn child. However, breastfeeding is extremely important to the health of the baby, especially for the first six months, says Lori B. Feldman-Winter, MD, Head, Adolescent Medicine at Cooper, and a committee member of the American Academy of Pediatrics.