Home Health Care Agencies in Woodward, OK
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 Alliance Oklahoma Home Health Woodward Location: 1403 Main Street, Woodward, Oklahoma 73801 Ratings: Phone: (580) 254-9275 Health Services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, Home Health Aide |
Carter Healthcare Of Western Oklahoma, Llc Location: 911 17th Street, Woodward, Oklahoma 73801 Ratings: Phone: (580) 323-5330 Health Services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy |
Accentcare Home Health Of Woodward Location: 2016 Main Street, Woodward, Oklahoma 73801 Ratings: Phone: (580) 338-0186 Health Services: Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology |
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Doctors' religious beliefs affect how they provide end-of-life care, Study finds
A doctor's own religious practice can become quite relevant to patient care, especially when end of life issues come into play. A new study finds that doctors who are not religious are more likely to take steps to help end a very sick patient's life, and to discuss these kinds of decisions, than doctors who are very religious.
Lack of legislative action heading into congressional recess could impact global health funding
"With Congress adjourned until after Labor Day and not a single funding bill for the federal fiscal year beginning October signed into law before the recess even began, the virtual standstill of legislative action could have a mixed impact on global health funding," the Center for Global Health Policy's "Science Speaks" blog reports.
Global Health Technologies Coalition blog reports on health research projects in Kenya
In a post in the Global Health Technologies Coalition's "Breakthroughs" blog, GHTC's Kim Lufkin reports on her travels to Kenya this month "to visit global health research projects and see the impact on people in the country," writing, "Although we visited a range of projects, I was left with the lasting impression that much of this research is so close to producing new health tools that can lead to amazing innovations in public health," including "the first ever malaria vaccine, gels women can use to protect themselves from HIV, and new drugs for neglected diseases that affect the poorest of the poor."
Genes determining the browning of white fat finds study
The fat cells of the body play an essential role in the storage of energy and its release when necessary. Research has shown that apart from energy storage, these adipocytes or fat cells also play a role in hormonal balance and metabolism-regulating hunger. A new study titled, "Systems-genetics-based inference of a core regulatory network underlying white fat browning", was published in the latest issue of the journal Cell Report.
Scientists define molecular mechanism that triggers pump-induced disease
Researchers at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center investigated a pump-induced disease and defined the molecular mechanism that triggers it. The study, "On the effect of hyperaldosteronism-inducing mutations in Na/K pumps," was published in the October issue of the Journal of General Physiology.
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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.