Although comedian and actor Pat Morita has passed away, his influence on Shriners Hospitals for Children will continue to live on. Morita, perhaps best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi in “The Karate Kid” movies, was an active supporter of Shriners Hospitals throughout his life. Now his family has established the “Pat Morita Memorial Fund” of SHC in his…
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Shriners Hospitals Gave Patient Strong Foundation For Life
Judith Irving knows a strong foundation when she sees it-she does, after all, have a degree in architecture. In regard to her life, Jude credits her successes to the foundation laid by her supportive mother and family, and Shriners Hospitals for Children. When Jude was born in 1971, it was discovered she had a rare form of dwarfism called diastrophic…
How To Reduce Your Hospital Bills
The medical industry, unlike virtually every other business, loves to keep their prices secret. They do this, very simply, so they can make more money. Only by shopping your medical care, demanding price transparency, negotiating for the best price, and carefully reviewing your bill can you be assured that you are getting a fair price, and not being ripped off.…
In Home Health Care Services Help Loved Ones With The Issues They Face
Most people are fortunate enough to live much of their lives with out worrying too much about how they will be cared for if they are unable to care for themselves – or, perhaps more importantly, how they would care for loved ones who need ongoing medical attention. In-home health care services are an option that helps to minimize hospital…
The Innovative Autobin
If you are looking for a new-to-market, innovative and useful product within your home, the Autobin is it! The Autobin is a revolutionary automatic opening bin. It has a built in infrared sensor on the lid, so when you place you hand near the lid of the bin, it opens, and shuts again after about 8 seconds, allowing you to…
You Too Can Have Hospital Zen
Maybe it’s the smell of antiseptics or disinfectant in the air but many people have fears of hospitals or clinics. If not, maybe it is the association of hospitals to surgery, death, and sickness that made our brains resistant to the thought of going there. But what if you really need to? Say, you can hardly get your nose or…
The Benefits Of Outsourcing For Hospital Credentialing
Hospital credentialing is the most intensive credentialing process for medical providers, repeated more frequently than other credentialing standards and involving more organization contacts and supporting documents. The amount of staff time and the expense of researching every medical provider can be heavy, draining resources from other administrative functions, and requiring experienced staff and access to research resources. Yet hospitals have…
Book Offers Tips For Survival In Hospitals
If you’ve watched a TV show with a hospital setting, you might have a notion – albeit exaggerated – of how the interactions between patients and doctors can create dramatic scenarios. A new book written by a doctor-nurse couple says similar dramas are playing out in real life. It warns of how we should be concerned about the lack of…
Unique Gift Giving Through Shriners Hospitals
Those in search of an unforgettable and timeless gift may find an excellent opportunity in a surprising place. In a gesture that gives in more ways than one, you can recognize loved ones and admired role models by naming a physical structure at Shriners Hospitals for Children. Donations may be designated at any of the 22 Shriners Hospitals. Structures include…
The Quality Of Hospital Food
In this article I write about the quality, or lack of it, in the food that is served in some of the UK hospitals. My nan has recently died in hospital which has been very upsetting for my family. She was hit by one of the famous hospital bugs and became very weak. She was in need of some decent…