Nursing assistant posers steal thousands from NC nursing homes: Police
By
Holly Petrovich
Jul 27, 2015
Two North Carolina senior living facilities have turned over surveillance footage of women dressed as nursing assistants and then stealing residents’ jewelry, a local news station reported.
Flooring company donates more than $67,000 for hurricane relief efforts
Aug 22, 2018
Patcraft announced it has donated more than $67,000 to the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region through a giving program to benefit Hurricane Harvey relief efforts.
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Drive Medical becomes sole distributor of AquaJoy Bathlifts
Feb 01, 2012
Drive Medical has become the exclusive North America distributor of AquaJoy Bathlifts. “The brand is highly regarded in the industry and will complement our existing Bellavita bathlift,” said...
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Providers consider threat of avian flu pandemic
By
Haymarket Media
Nov 16, 2005
As the typical flu season gets underway, the American Health Care
Association said it takes seriously the threat of an avian flu epidemic. It said it has plans for providing its members with information...
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Non-white residents face skin issues too
By
John O'Connor
Mar 01, 2014
While people of color appear less likely to develop skin conditions such as foot ulcers and cancers, they are far from immune, experts insist. A new study provides recommendations for the prevention and...
Blind 93-year-old nursing home refugee of Hurricane Sandy found after two weeks
Nov 15, 2012
Paul DiViesti’s search to find his grandmother after Hurricane Sandy has a happy ending.