By J&D Ultracare
According to an article in the Washington Post, a condition called CRPS, or complex regional pain syndrome, could be a real problem for young people, especially overachieving teenage girls. Read more…
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By J&D Ultracare
An article posted on supportforspecialneeds.com, addresses the occurrence of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder on those with significant medical issues. The article speaks of the experiences of the author’s daughter, 11, to help people to understand this trauma from a child’s perspective. Read more…
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By J&D Ultracare
Beginning in 1935, the federal government created Title V, a program of grants to states to help with healthcare for mothers and children, with a particular focus on what were once called “crippled children.” The programs have evolved over the years, creating a system of block grants states can use to create guidelines for maternal…
By J&D Ultracare
An article in TheMighty highlighted 10 things the parent of a child with health issues wishes people knew about her situation. Read more…
Read more about TheMighty – 10 Things to Know About Having a Child With Complex Medical Needs
By J&D Ultracare
A new AAP policy statement from the Council on Early Childhood makes recommendations as to how pediatricians and policymakers can help ensure that children receive care in high-quality settings. The article, Quality Early Education and Child Care From Birth to Kindergarten is available at https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2017-1488 and will be published in the August issue of Pediatrics. According…
Read more about AAP – Policy outlines importance of quality child care, pediatricians’ role
By J&D Ultracare
According to a report on NBC, ongoing stress can have significant impacts on a child’s brain. Growing research on this topic and how dangerous toxic stress is proving to be is causing experts to develop a new public health approach to identify and treat the causes. Read more…
Read more about NBC – How Severe, Ongoing Stress Can Affect a Child’s Brain
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.
