Month: October 2022

The field of medicine known as respiratory care focuses on the promotion of ideal cardiopulmonary function, health, and wellness. Respiratory therapists identify, treat, and combat conditions that damage the lungs. Our lungs are the doorway that can help us lead a healthy life. Which is why the importance of taking great care of ourselves cannot be stressed enough. Specialists in respiratory care are the unsung heroes that improve the quality of life for countless individuals worldwide by assisting them in maintaining healthy lungs! Respiratory therapy has not been a popular practice among the general population for decades. The week-long celebration of the field of respiratory care serves to raise awareness of the value of lung health. There are currently over 100,000 respiratory therapists residing in the United States. Celebrate this week by having the most vital organ in your body checked! Every breath we take is a gift given to us by our lungs. Let us continue to lead healthy lives and take care of ourselves.

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) reminds us that while our industry was turned upside down and continues to be challenged by COVID-19, basic practices to prevent procedure- and surgical site-related infections remain critical to protecting patients and maintaining the reputation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) as providers of safe, high-quality care. If you work in a healthcare facility, or anywhere people might be at risk of catching an infection, you will want to read this. International Infection Prevention Week happens every year the third full week of October. It's a time set aside for healthcare professionals and the public to get involved in an international effort to promote infection prevention and control. You know you should be cleaning your hands but do you really practice it? It's been said that we touch our face 50-100 times in a day. Think about it; when you get dressed, scratch your head or rub your eyes, then go to pets or tap on the keyboard at work. These are all opportunities to spread germs. Here are some tips to keep those pesky germs away. Infection prevention is an often-overlooked aspect of the nursing profession. However, it is a vital part of patient care that helps to keep patients healthy, happy, and out of danger. By using the tips from this article, you can have a meaningful impact on your patients' health by preventing infections in their environment, the hospital or clinic itself, and even in their communities. Educate yourself on how to protect …

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to be observant of our loved ones who may have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, here are some important facts about breast cancer: This year, an estimated 43,550 women will die from breast cancer in the U.S., and it is the leading cause of cancer death for Latin women living in the U.S. 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Although rare, men get breast cancer too. In 2022, an estimated 2,710 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. and approximately 530 men will die from breast cancer. There are over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1990, in part due to better screening and early detection, increased awareness, and continually improving treatment options. But, that still does not mean we stop raising awareness or pause any efforts to fighting this cancer, which kills so many people a year. Here are some different ways to raise awareness: Know what to detect/ know the symptoms Get checked and examined regularly Wear PINK to fight the cause Share facts and statistics and educate yourself and others about cancer screenings Participate in a run or a walk It is important we work together as a community to make ourselves and each other aware about the dangers of breast cancer. Whether honoring a family member that has …

Did you know that roughly 1 in 5 American adults suffers from a mental illness? A study of over 90,000 people worldwide found that the stigma of mental illness is one of the top reasons that people don’t receive care. This statistic only keeps growing steadily at an alarming rate. The severity of this issue has often been overlooked due to the lack of understanding and awareness among the general populace. Our mental well-being is comparable to that of a verdant, rich garden. It demands frequent attention and careful maintenance. Our minds, like the beauty that grows forth in nature as a result of care and attention, require the same treatment. The National Alliance of Mental Illness coordinates Mental Illness Awareness Week. This group's objectives are to increase understanding of mental illnesses, combat prejudice, and offer support during Mental Illness Awareness Week. Across the nation, this has come to be recognized as a time for mental health activists to unite under a single banner. Everyday is a new opportunity for us to clear our heads and start fresh. It is okay to struggle. All of us do. Let us always remember to be gentle with ourselves and be kinder to one another.