By J&D Ultracare
According to a study released by James J. Heckman, Nobel laureate economist at the University of Chicago, children who receive home visits are healthier, do better in school and have better emotional and social skills. Additionally, the mothers of these children have better health, both prenatal and mental, and parenting skills. Read more…
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Pediatric ear infections are very common among young children. According to studies in the Journal of the American Medical Association, they are also the most common condition for which antibiotics are prescribed in the United States. Because studies have shown that overexposure to antibiotics can alter the microbiome in the gut, allowing infections to flourish,…
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According to an article published in Kaiser Health News (KHN), decreased Medicaid funding could cause more difficulties in healthcare, especially in rural areas. Patient advocates foresee more closings of rural facilities and reduced payments to doctors, as well as fewer enrollees and programs for those with disabilities or other special health needs. Read more…
Read more about KHN – Crippling Medicaid Cuts Could Upend Rural Health Services
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As reported in Home Health Care News, a panel, including Bayada Home Health Care’s chief recruitment officer, shared winning recruitment strategies for providers at this year’s Post Acute Link conference in Chicago. Read more…
Read more about Home Health Care News – Three Ways to Beat the Home Health Labor Shortage
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A new document published by the American Telemedicine Association (ATA), and endorsed by AAP, provides comprehensive guidance for clinicians, administrators and policymakers on how to practice pediatric telehealth in a safe and effective manner. Read more…
Read more about AAP News – AAP, others endorse operating procedures for pediatric telehealth
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Welcome to J&D Ultracare’s new blog page! As pediatric nursing is a fluid, ever-changing field, we are excited at the opportunity to stay connected to our current and prospective clients with up-to-date blogs about the going-ons in our office and within the home health care industry. A little bit about us… As a member of…
Since 1985, J&D Ultracare has been providing skilled nursing services to the medically fragile population of the New York Metropolitan area as well as the greater Hudson Valley. We see clients in Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam County, Westchester, Sullivan, Ulster, and Orange Counties.
In addition to delivering highly specialized care to patients, the Agency also provides the training and support needed to keep families intact and as independent as possible in caring for their loved ones.
