Category Archives: Clinical Considerations

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...

At Communities of Care, we are proud of our unique model, which we've implemented since 1999. All of our client policies were inspired by my needs as the parent of a medically fragile child, and they've proven extremely beneficial for our other clients as well

We prepare our block schedule on a two week...

National Nurses Week 2022 – Celebrating Our Team!

Today marks the end of National Nurses Week 2022! National Nurses Week runs May 6-12 every year, concluding on Florence Nightingale's birthday. Florence Nightingale is best remembered for founding St. Thomas's Hospital and the Nightingale Training School for Nurses in 1860. Here is some more info on Ms. Nightingale and her accomplishments. Brands like...

“No Limbits” Makes Adaptive and Stylish Clothes for All

This week we want to highlight a fashion company that makes a difference! Erica Cole founded No Limbits in 2018, and she recently landed a $100,000 investment from Shark Tank entrepreneurs Mark Cuban and Emma Grede!

No Limbits’ adaptive pant design is...

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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