The phone rang. It was the hospital calling to tell you that your dad was going to be transferred to Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey. So many questions swirled around in your mind as you were holding the phone. By …

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The measure of a civilization is how it treats its weakest members. This sentiment has been expressed over and over again and in many different ways, but the message is still the same. When people are sick and medically compromised …

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National Nurses Week is May 6-May 12, 2015, and is a time to celebrate the role that nurses play in delivering the highest quality care to their patients. Each year a theme is chosen to represent the spirit of the …

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When it comes to your own health or the health of a close family member or loved one, making care choices can seem daunting. There are many treatment options available for patients at various stages of healing; sometimes these choices …

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Put yourself in this situation: Feeling a sense of panic set in as you brace for the worst, nervous that the topic of discharge planning will soon need to be addressed, a million thoughts race through your mind. Thoughts such …

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What qualities come to mind when you think of a social worker? Immediately words like compassionate, caring and concerned spring to mind. Other descriptors are resourceful, problem solvers and advocates, while others may immediately think counselor, clinician and caregiver. Regardless …

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