Home Health Care Agencies in Holyoke, MA
5 Home Health Agencies found. Showing 1 - 5
 Holyoke Visiting Nurse Assoc Location: 575 Beech Street, Holyoke, Massachusetts 1040 Ratings: Phone: (413) 534-5691 Health Services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, Home Health Aide |
Caretenders Location: 330 Whitney Ave, Suite 450, Holyoke, Massachusetts 1040 Ratings: Phone: (413) 592-1762 Health Services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, Home Health Aide |
A Caring Heart Nursing Services Llc Location: 306 Race Street, Floor 2, Holyoke, Massachusetts 1040 Ratings:NA Phone: (413) 455-3405 Health Services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology |
First Choice Home Health Care Services Inc Location: 187 High Street, #a, Holyoke, Massachusetts 1040 Ratings:NA Phone: (413) 998-3176 Health Services: Nursing Care, Home Health Aide |
Soto Home Care, Inc Location: 225 High Street, Suite 401, Holyoke, Massachusetts 1040 Ratings:NA Phone: (413) 437-7187 Health Services: Nursing Care, Home Health Aide |
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Minnesota honored for covering tobacco cessation medications and counseling for its citizens
Minnesota is one of only six states that covers all recommended tobacco cessation medications and counseling for its citizens coved by Medicare, according to an annual "report card" issued today by the American Lung Association. Indiana, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon and Pennsylvania are the other states honored with a 'thumbs up,' although no state earned an "A" grade for cessation coverage this year.
Murray valley encephalitis surfaces after 37 years
A fatal and severe form of mosquito borne viral brain infection has been detected in the Riverina Murray region of New South Wales. Murray Valley encephalitis has affected sentinel chicken flocks in the northern Victorian towns of Mildura, Robinvale, Kerang and Barmah as well in the New South Wales town of Tooleybuc, near Swan Hill. The virus has not been diagnosed in a Victorian for 37 years said Victoria's Chief Health Officer Dr John Carnie. He said although the virus had not been detected in a human, Victorians living along the Murray River should avoid being bitten by mosquitoes.
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Home Health Care
Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient, and just as effective as care you get in a hospital or skilled nursing facility (SNF). The goal of home health care is to treat an illness or injury. Home health care helps you get better, regain your independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible.Home Healthcare Agency Compare
Home Health Compare has information about the quality of care provided by "Medicare-certified" home health agencies throughout the nation. "Medicare-certified" means the home health agency is approved by Medicare and meets certain federal health and safety requirements. Home Health Compare can help you or your family or friends choose a quality home health agency that has the skilled home health services you need.Home Health Compare was created through the efforts of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
NOTE: Medicare won't cover home health services provided by a home health agency that hasn't been Medicare-certified.