Wellness/Preventive Care
The American Hospital Association (AHA) provides resources for hospitals and health systems to improve wellness for individuals and communities through preventive health care.
One of the most important choices people can make to improve their health is deciding what to eat each day. In a recent blog, Dina Dugan, clinical dietitian at Baystate Noble Hospital, explains that dietary habits directly influence “every organ in our bodies and can lead to or prevent chronic…
It’s high noon at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and people are gathering. But this isn’t the kind of meetup you’d see in an old Western; instead, this hospital’s staff are gathering for their walk.
Tampa General Hospital is embracing the importance of food by partnering with celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian, who has developed seasonal menus featuring local produce whenever possible.
In Libertyville, Illinois, Advocate Condell Medical Center is tackling food insecurity through their innovative Rx Mobile Food Pantry Program, delivering fresh, nutritious food directly to neighborhoods in need.
In Bethany, Okla., a new initiative is reshaping the future for disabled youth transitioning into adulthood.
Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, Neb., is striving to improve maternal health outcomes through the newly launched Postpartum Alert: A Life-Saving Maternal Safety Initiative.
Feeling exhausted and emotionally drained from a visit to the emergency room with a loved one at Lakeview Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, Nancy Lawrence was surprised as she walked to the parking lot to see several people placing roses and handwritten notes on the cars.
Each Wednesday, Monadnock Community Hospital shares engaging and informative content on topics ranging from nutrition and fitness to mental health and sleep. Its Wellness Wednesday campaign is a community-focused initiative aimed at promoting holistic health and well-being that encourages people to…
To help ease the stress and anxiety that many women experience during labor —especially those with a history of trauma or long inductions — the Labor and Delivery team at Logan Health Medical Center has developed the “ Labor of Love” cart, a menu of thoughtfully curated items designed to create a…
Samsung's recent purchase of the digital health platform Xealth will create synergy with Samsung’s wearable technology, offering a link between home health monitoring and clinical decision-making.