Schiavo case showed media’s power to affect end-of-life decisions, report says
Sep 05, 2008
Many factors contribute to the end-of-life decision-making process: the opinions of family and friends, financial considerations, and religion. Now, a recent report based on the Terri Schiavo news story...
Editors’ Blog: Crucial days for CLASS Act
Oct 15, 2009
The future of the CLASS Act depends in large part how the Senate committees meld their versions of healthcare reform.
My hero
By
Teri Weiman, SSD-AD
Oct 06, 2011
Have you been fortunate enough to meet a hero?
I adopted Uncle Bill because he was the uncle of my two of my activity assistants. He simply looked like a cuddly “Uncle Bill” to me. Parkinson’s...
Hollywood channels nurses in docu-play
By
Amy Novotney
Dec 01, 2020
Hollywood stars used the words of real-life nurses coping with the pandemic in a virtual docu-play “That Kindness: Nurses in Their Own Words.”
Health Mart introduces product updates
Jul 19, 2017
Health Mart, an independent pharmacy franchise, announced new innovations and updates to its products at McKesson ideaShare 2017.
Editors’ Blog: Untangling Alzheimer’s
Oct 02, 2009
As the number of cases continue to rise, scientists are working furiously to decode the mystery of Alzheimer’s disease. But as much as they have discovered, it seems there is still much more to learn.
Editors’ Blog: Who should care for the mentally ill?
Jul 02, 2009
A new report from a mental law advocacy group rekindles the debate over where to house the mentally ill. The time seems ripe to reexamine the issue.
Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center breaks ground
May 13, 2014
A groundbreaking ceremony for the Lourdes Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center took place May 13. A new one-story building – located in an area near existing facility – will retain wooded areas...
Premiere edition of McKnight’s Weekly Roundup to launch later today
May 01, 2009
The McKnight’s Weekly Roundup will make its debut in a few hours. Each Friday, this unique, free e-newsletter will provide a glimpse at the week ahead, while also reprising some of the top stories...
Habit forming
Sep 09, 2008
Got Game Entertainment announced that it has begun shipping its MindHabits game to stores across the nation. The product helps users maintain a more positive state of mind while sharpening their cognitive...