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SNAP to Save Lives – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, November 16, 2017 | Comments (0)
With the shared goal of improving safety and quality for patients, the American Hospital Association (AHA) created the Health Research and Educational Trust “Hospital Improvement Innovation Network” (HIIN) which allows hospitals from across the nation to share resources, best practices and data in order to work together to better meet goals such as reducing harm… Read More

Flu Vaccine: Myth-Busters for Kids – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Tuesday, October 17, 2017 | Comments (0)
The flu virus is common and unpredictable, and it can cause serious complications and death—even in healthy children. Despite studies proving that flu vaccinations are a lifesaver, less than half of all children in the United States (and even fewer parents) are immunized each year. Fear and misinformation cause many families to take their chances… Read More

Do You Have a Care Coordinator? – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | Comments (0)
More and more practices are employing Care Coordinators to help physicians ensure their most complex patients are actively managed to achieve the best possible outcomes.  Why is Care Coordination Important? Coordinated care has become increasingly necessary as the chronically ill population grows and our health care system becomes more complex and fragmented.  Nearly half of… Read More

Are You Aware of Medical Identity Theft? – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Wednesday, August 16, 2017 | Comments (0)
There is much talk about identity theft and how to safeguard your financial information, but did you know that thieves can steal your medical identity too? What is Medical Identity Theft?  Medical Identity Theft is when a thief uses your name or health insurance numbers to see a doctor, get prescription drugs, file claims with… Read More

SEPSIS: Deadly & Difficult to Diagnose – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
Sepsis is one of the most common causes of death in a hospital, affecting 1 million people and killing more Americans each year than AIDs, prostate cancer and breast cancer combined.  One reason for the high death rate is that sepsis is DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE because it happens quickly and can be confused with other… Read More

What is a Medicare Wellness Visit? – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
For more than 40 years, Medicare has provided seniors with health coverage, concentrating on treating beneficiaries’ conditions and diseases when they are sick or injured.  That changed in 2011 when Medicare began emphasizing preventive care to keep people healthy from the start. How did they do this? Medicare began offering beneficiaries free annual wellness visits.… Read More

Resist Asking for Antibiotics – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) issued a landmark report sounding the alarm of the urgent threat facing human health – antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Antibiotics and similar drugs, together called antimicrobial agents, have been used for the last 70 years to treat patients who have infectious diseases. Since the 1940s, these drugs have greatly… Read More

Be Smart for Your Heart – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
There’s promising news when it comes to your heart. While yes, heart disease is the number one killer in the United States for both men and women, your odds of avoiding this fate can be surprisingly good—if you practice a few basic health habits: Assessing your risk Managing stress Optimizing your diet Exercising regularly Avoiding… Read More

The Importance of Rural Healthcare – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
Compared to big-city hospitals, rural hospitals—like St. James Parish Hospital—are small in size, but what we offer in regard to quality, technology and service makes a big impact on our community. Although most rural hospitals aren’t equipped to offer a broad array of specialty services, what they do provide to patients and communities is essential.… Read More

Gene Testing for Breast Cancer – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
Are You at Greater Risk for Breast Cancer? We now know that family history and genetics can increase the risk of breast cancer.  Specifically, we know that BRCA1 and BRCA2 are human genes that produce tumor suppressor proteins.  When either of these genes is mutated, or altered, these cells are more likely to develop additional… Read More

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