November is considered National Family Caregivers Month. During this month, we are charged to providing support acknowledgment to the selfless caregivers that care for loved ones and friends. Caregivers provide
We recognize that everyone is concerned about the risk of contracting Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 is a new disease; and there
In late 2019, medical professionals identified the COVID-19 or coronavirus disease in Wuhan, China. This highly-contagious virus targets the respiratory system. In the days ahead, this virus in Wuhan would
Oxygen saturation refers to the amount of oxygen transferred to the body’s different cells through the blood. Oxygen saturation is a standard measurement in the care of a patient. It
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a long-term breathing disorder. It has severe effects on the lungs and the lung-associated organ, the heart. Here are ten things that you may
The Vital Signs are a collection of the four to six most critical medical signs showing the status of the body’s vital (life-sustaining) functions. Doctors take such tests to help
Your respiratory rate is the average rate of breathing in one minute. This rate is generally measured in breaths per minute and regulated by the respiratory center. Breathing is an
Social experiences are critical for mental health and happiness. When we lose the ability to talk, hang out, or communicate with friends, family, and co-workers, maintaining that sense of happiness