Category Archives: In the News

Kayla McKeon – First Lobbyist in DC with Down Syndrome

October is National Down Syndrome Awareness Month. and has been since the 1980s. We want to share an inspiring example of someone leading the way in awareness and change around this issue. Kayla McKeon is an awesome example of someone raising awareness and making a difference. She's the first registered lobbyist in Washington...

Wonder: A Middle-Grade Journey of Acceptance

We shared a few weeks ago about the fantastic novel Out of My Mind, which highlights the story of a middle-schooler with cerebral palsy finding acceptance and friendship. Another encouraging story for curious readers is Wonder.

Wonder tells the story of...

Judith Heumann: The Mother of Disability Rights

We recently celebrated the 32nd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act, and we now take many provisions of this law for granted. Even something as simple as a wheelchair ramp was not always available and no one knows this better than Judith Heumann.

After...

Modern Miracles: Gemini Untwined Separates Conjoined Twins

This week we want to highlight the incredible story of Brazilian twins conjoined at the head, who were separated in a groundbreaking surgery that involved virtual reality. According to the BBC, three-year-old twins, Bernardo and Arthur Lima were separated throughout seven surgeries, and the final procedure took 27 hours. The surgeons and doctors...

February 8, 2015
Welcome!

Welcome to the Communities of Care blog. Since 1999, we...
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May 19, 2023
A Guide to Different Lung Sounds

Our nurses often have to monitor our patients’ breathing and...
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May 10, 2023
Happy National Nurses Week 2023!

This week, we want to honor National Nurses Week, May...
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May 3, 2023
Living Our Values: Client-Centered Care

We’ve discussed the importance of customized care for our clients...
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April 18, 2023
What Makes a COC Nurse?

Communities of Care holds a comprehensive home care nursing license,...
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April 11, 2023
Condition Spotlight: Ventilators

Many of our patients are on ventilators, but people who...
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April 6, 2023
Keeping a Lid on It: Medication Safety Week 2023

This week (April 1-7) is Medication Safety Week! Medications, properly...
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March 28, 2023
The Magnificent Benefits of Magnesium

Magnesium has been getting a lot of buzz lately as...
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March 21, 2023
Raising Awareness for Brain Injury Awareness Month

This week, we want to recognize Brain Injury Awareness Month,...
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March 14, 2023
Izzy Wheels: Making Inclusive Fashion Fun!

A while ago, we shared the story of the brand...
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February 28, 2023
Professional Boundaries

At Communities of Care, we take pride in our professionalism....
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