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December 30, 2019

The Top 9 Health Concerns Facing Americans

According to a comprehensive set of data released last year by the Blue Cross Blue Shield, there’s a wide range of health conditions that are negatively impacting the quality of life for adults al lacrosse the United States. Of those conditions, th... continue »
September 26, 2019

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE): What You Should Know

Recently*, the 11th human case of EEE was confirmed in Massachusetts, and four people have died of the Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus. This is an increase over past years, and the outbreak is causing concern. Visit our Resource Page on EEE T... continue »
September 4, 2019

Common Flu Vaccine Objections (and their answers)

Flu season is rapidly approaching, and with each year, as providers, we are often faced with many of the same questions about influenza. Therefore, a little refresher for you: The flu is a tricky virus that mutates constantly. This is why you need an... continue »
May 12, 2019

Celebrating Our Own this Hospital Week

As we head into May and celebrate National Hospital Week, we should all be reminded of what we have accomplished over the past year and reflect on the importance of community healthcare systems like ours: • We employ over 1,400 individuals who work... continue »
December 11, 2018

What is a Physiatrist?

While physiatry isn’t a new medical specialty, it is one lesser known in the healthcare world when you compare it to, say, oncology, dermatology or cardiology. The concept of physiatry, or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R), has been a... continue »
November 18, 2018

Parenting at the Holidays

Leer: Lidiando con el Estrés en los Días Festivos  If you’ve talked to any parents during the holiday season, you’ve probably noticed some trends. This time of year, we’re all overwhelmed. Commitments seem endless, our kids are overwhelmed w... continue »
December 4, 2017

Parenting at the Holidays

If you’ve talked to any parents during the holiday season, you’ve probably noticed some trends. This time of year, we’re all overwhelmed. Commitments seem endless, our kids are overwhelmed with excitement for the season, our calendars fill up a... continue »
October 10, 2017

Recognizing the Role of a Case Manager

The Care Management Department at Harrington is comprised of a team of Case Managers, Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) Case Manager, Medical Social Worker, Physician Advisor, Clinical Documentation Specialist, and Secretary. Case Managers are multitask... continue »
October 2, 2017

National Depression Screening Day

National Depression Screening Day (NDSD) is October 5, 2017. Held annually during Mental Illness Awareness Week in October, NDSD is comprised of awareness events that include an optional screening component. “Depression is a common condition which... continue »
September 26, 2017

Back-to-School Backpack Safety

It’s hard to believe that summer has already flown by, and it’s time to get the kids back-to-school. For your child, a new school year means the return of waking up early, doing homework, and keeping up with after-school activities, but one thing... continue »

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