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“Back in the ’70s, people who ended up heroin addicts, for many that was the first (opioid) they used. As of 2015, about 80 percent of the heroin-addicted population say prescription pain medication was their first," says Stephen Wiland, LMSW, ICADC, Director of Foundations Detroit. A part of Foundations Recovery Network, Foundations Detroit provides integrated treatment and recovery support targeted specifically to individuals with co-occurring addiction and mental health concerns.
Today is #WorldDiabetesDay. According to the CDC, 1.7 million Americans are newly diagnosed with diabetes every year. This #AmericanDiabetesMonth, take a moment to learn more important facts, including risk factors for Type 2 diabetes and health complications that can be caused by the disease.
This year marks the 200th anniversary of Friends Hospital opening its doors. The hospital’s bicentennial is an excellent moment to reflect on its important contributions. Learn about the history of Friends Hospital and more in this article from http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQuyr.
Tomorrow, November 11th, America will observe Veterans Day, honoring those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We salute their patriotism and willingness to serve. UHS is proud to actively recruit and hire Veterans in a wide variety of functions across our organization. As a healthcare provider, we are committed to providing treatment and care for active duty military personnel, reserves, veterans and their families. On behalf of the entire UHS family, thank you – and Happy Veterans Day. - Alan B. Miller, UHS Chairman and CEO, US Army, Retired, 77th INF DIV
Mark your calendar! Tune in to the George Washington University Hospital Facebook page on Tuesday, November 21, at 11 a.m., as the hospital live streams their 6th Annual Trauma Survivors Day! Hear from trauma survivors as they share their stories and thank the caregivers and critical care staff who helped them throughout their journeys. Watch the event on 11/21 at http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQuip.
According to the American Diabetes Association, 30.3 million Americans have diabetes. Another 85 million Americans have prediabetes. Learn more about the disease by visiting http://glassdoor.com/slink.htm?key=vQudk. #DiabetesEducationWeek #DiabetesMonth #ThisIsDiabetes
Employees from Palmdale Regional Medical Center participated in Sunday's Antelope Valley Heart Walk, raising funds for the American Heart Association. Great job!
Wellington Regional Medical Center recently partnered with the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association to celebrate #WorldStrokeDay. Stroke survivors and community members came together for a painting and educational “Strokes for Stroke” event led by artists from Art Cellar Wellington. Pictured, attendees work on their painting.
Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5, as daylight savings time comes to an end. Did you know that it can take about a week for our rhythms to adjust after a time change? Ease into the adjustment with these tips!
Yesterday, leaders from the Valley Health System broke ground on Henderson ER, an extension of Henderson Hospital. The 10,500-square-foot, 24-hour facility will feature eight treatment rooms with three additional rapid medical exam rooms, plus advanced imaging services such as CT, ultrasound and X-ray, and an on-site laboratory. The facility is slated to open in 2018.
