Stepping through your front door after a hospital stay can bring relief and the comfort of familiar surroundings. But coming home from the hospital is also the beginning of an important phase – post-hospital care – the blueprint for your recovery journey. Ensuring a safe transition requires planning and understanding what lies ahead. Do you know what you’ll need to make the transition to home easier? If you’re having surgery, do you know the questions to ask before surgery to make your post-hospital life easier? Continue reading Tips and Strategies for Coming Home from the Hospital at... Continue Reading
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Newly diagnosed diabetes patients have a lot to learn and manage. And it’s not always easy. Along with paying close attention to your diet and exercise, you must test and monitor your blood sugar (glucose) levels at home. But, how do you know which type of testing to use? Read our tips for newly diagnosed diabetes patients for helpful information that will help you decide which testing methods are right for you. Get started on the right path! Continue reading Tips for Newly Diagnosed Diabetes Patients at ZaggoCare. Continue Reading
Oral health can not only affect our teeth and gums, but studies show it can have adverse effects on our entire body and general well-being. Emerging research has shed light on the surprising connections between oral health and various medical conditions. Your mouth is a vulnerable entry point for pathogens to enter and infect various organs and systems. From cardiovascular diseases to diabetes, the health of your mouth can provide valuable insights into your general health. Continue reading Surprising Links Between Medical Conditions and Oral Health at ZaggoCare. Continue Reading
Although we all deserve the best possible healthcare, in reality, discrimination and disparities in healthcare harm patients throughout the US. Patients can experience discrimination in healthcare based on their race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, and more. Biased treatment and limited access to care can lead to worse outcomes. Unfortunately, discrimination and disparities in healthcare are systemic issues that will be difficult to overcome. What’s the difference between discrimination and disparities in healthcare? Continue reading Discrimination and Disparities in Healthcare at ZaggoCare. Continue Reading
Everyone deserves access to the best possible healthcare. But, sadly, ethnic and racial discrimination in healthcare, along with disparities, harm patients throughout the US. Many factors impact the quality of care received and outcomes for Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians, and Alaska Natives. What’s the difference between ethnic and racial discrimination and disparities? Ethnic and racial discrimination in healthcare occurs when a provider treats others differently based on their race or ethnicity. Continue reading Ethnic and Racial Discrimination in Healthcare at ZaggoCare. Continue Reading
Experts agree – doctor burnout is a public health crisis. Importantly, doctors currently report crisis levels of work-related burnout, defined as long-term, unsolvable job stress that leads to exhaustion and feeling overwhelmed, cynical, detached from the job, and unfulfilled. Unsurprisingly, when doctors experience burnout, their health, as well as ours, is at risk. How widespread is doctor burnout? As you likely know, COVID-19 placed an extreme burden on doctors and healthcare systems. Studies showed that, worldwide, doctors (and other healthcare workers) providing frontline care experienced... Continue Reading
I love to laugh. In fact, I crack myself up (a habit that my friends and family may not enjoy as much as I do). I think most of us feel it is fun to laugh. But did you know that laughing can improve your health? Laughing can help your brain, your heart, your mental health, and more. Laughter might really be the best medicine. Whether you’re laughing out loud at a comedy show, or quietly giggling while reading a funny book, laughing does you good. Continue reading Can Laughing Improve Your Health? at ZaggoCare. Continue Reading