Healthy Living

What You Need to Know about Diabetes

November 22, 2022

Mountain Pacific

Diabetes is a disease that affects more than 37 million Americans, and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. Diabetes is also the number one cause of kidney failure, adult blindness and lower-limb amputations. But despite the impact diabetes has on the health of so many Americans, many people don’t know […]

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What's the Difference Between a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner?

November 15, 2022

Mountain Pacific

The nursing profession focuses on patient observation and care. Often known as the backbone of any hospital, clinic or other health care facility, nurses provide vital care and support to patients. Health systems employ many nursing professions and specialties. In honor of National Nurse Practitioner Week, let’s look at nurse practitioners (NPs) versus registered nurses […]

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Decisions, Decisions: Is Long-Term Care Right for Me?

November 7, 2022

Mountain Pacific

Planning for the future is essential to healthy aging. One key part of planning is finding a safe home where you can get the care or services you need. According to the National Institute of Aging, long-term care provides multiple services designed to meet a person’s health or personal needs during a short or long […]

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