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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

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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

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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

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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

No more independent physician? – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
Partnering for Patients If you are like many patients, your physician is now working for a hospital.  Patients across the country are seeing their doctors’ offices suddenly change hands. This can be unsettling, especially for those patients with chronic conditions who have had a trusting relationship with their doctor for many years. Why is this… Read More

Preparing for the Storm – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

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Natural disasters and emergency weather incidents leave us feeling scared and unsafe, but we want you to know that your local hospital works hard year-round to be as prepared as possible to help even when unplanned disasters strike. The Calm Before the Storm  Annually, the hospital evaluates the risk of potential disasters (whether natural or… Read More

Matters of the Heart – By: Mary Ellen Pratt, FACHE, CEO

Bizzuka Administrator - Thursday, August 10, 2017 | Comments (0)
February is American Heart Month.  We see a ton of great tips and tools about living a lifestyle that supports heart health, but in this article, I want to focus beyond this information. I will discuss the importance of speaking to a physician if you are having any type of heart-related issues, offer insight as… Read More

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