Heart disease can impact wound healing by reducing blood flow and oxygen to the wound site. This can delay wound healing and increase the risk for infection. How does heart disease affect wound healing? Reduced blood flow: heart disease can... Read More
Worldwide Pressure Injury Prevention Day Join us November 21st in building awareness for pressure injuries and how you can prevent them on Stop the Pressure Day. Prevention is Key! Avoid pressure, friction, and shear injuries. Regularly changing a person’s lying... Read More
What is an ostomy? An ostomy causes a change in the way urine or stool exits the body following a surgical procedure. Bodily waste is rerouted from its usual path due to malfunctioning of either the urinary or digestive systems.... Read More
Peripheral artery disease, or PAD, is a common circulation problem where buildup in arteries leads to reduced blood flow to toes and legs. Who is at RISK? Anyone over the age of 50 with diabetes People who are obese People... Read More
Skin is the largest organ in the body. Skin cancer is the cancer you can SEE. Skin cancer is America’s most common cancer. Fortunately, skin cancer is also one of the most preventable cancers. It is estimated that one in... Read More
Nurse Cindy started her nursing career in 1990 after graduating from Indiana University. Cindy started as an orthopedic floor nurse and practiced for 10 years in public health in Indianapolis. Cindy has 20 years of experience in home care and... Read More
Caring for your feet: Wash your feet daily with soap and water. Pat your feet dry and be sure to dry the skin between your toes. Keep your feet moisturized. Put lotion on the tops and bottoms of your feet,... Read More
What is Lymphedema? Lymphedema is swelling due to build-up of lymph fluid in the body. Lymph nodes act like a drain in your sink. If the drain is clogged, the fluid cannot drain. It usually occurs in the arms or... Read More
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease and affects 18.2 million Americans aged 20 and older. Key risk factors for heart disease: High blood pressure High cholesterol Smoking Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices that increase... Read More
According to the National Institutes of Health, the annual incidence of diabetic foot ulcers worldwide is between 9.1 to 26.1 million. Around 15 to 25% of patients with diabetes mellitus will develop a diabetic foot ulcer during their lifetime. Prevention... Read More