This is national Volunteer Appreciation Week, and True Care thanks the many compassionate volunteers and staff members who serve the nearly 400 patients we see annually. Professional, Caring People Not only do we have registered nurses on staff, but some of our volunteers are retired or active nursing professionals. Each one understands the choices available to
Recently in the news, a woman heard a baby crying in a Washington dumpster, just before she was about to start the trash compacter. After digging through “about 20 trash bags,” she found a newborn baby. The baby is now in stable condition at a local hospital. It is really hard to comprehend that a woman would
March is Poison Prevention Awareness Month. One of the most common forms of accidental poisoning comes in the form of household cleaners, and that usually happens to young children. However, situations such as mis-labeled medication and not reading dosage instructions also occur, and those can, and do, happen to adults. How Bad Is It? According
Can you think of an amazing woman in your life? Someone you look up to? A woman who helped you become the person you are today, a mom, grandma, aunt, sister, teacher? What is it about that person that is so inspirational for you and different from the great men in your life? For most of
The debate about abortion being linked to breast cancer has been around for quite some time. There are studies that show there is not a link, but there are also studies that show there is. Here’s a link to an interesting blog post that helps us understand why there may be a correlation, at least for some
Medical news of recent weeks has focused on the Zika virus, a disease spread by mosquitoes. The disease started in Africa and has since spread to South America where scientists and medical professionals believe there may be a strong link between the virus and a significant rise in birth defects. Although little concern had been given
Ahhh….Februay, the month of love. Because of Valentine’s Day, this month has become a time to think about and ponder many topics relating to love and hearts. Chocolates, pink and red hearts, sweet greeting cards for your special someone, and condoms? According to Brownielocks.com, February is National Condom Month. Yes we are going to talk about condoms.
This week’s weather forecast for Casper calls for mainly sunny skies. It’s nearly mid-February and winter still has a few months’ grip on our state and community. With several inches of snow still on the ground and many feet of snow on Casper Mountain, it can seem like winter will never end. Therefore, we’d be wise to
If you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant and are taking pain killers, talk with your doctor. A recent report issued by the Center for Disease Control states that use of opioid medications such as such as codeine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, or morphine may increase the risk of birth defects. Experts estimate about half
An unplanned pregnancy can feel overwhelming. The timing is usually terrible. The situation is wrong. Perhaps a young lady just started a new job or is still in school. Maybe she isn’t married and her parents will be disappointed. Sometimes infidelity or medical problems factor in. There are so many variables, stresses and pressures created by
