Beacon Health Care

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

This Is How Narcissistic Parents Treat Their Children

New research shows how the narcissistic parenting style affects children.

Human Services Organizations Critical to Community Health, Study Finds

The report from the Nonprofit Finance Fund argues that collaborations between human services and healthcare organizations focused on addressing the social determinants of health can significantly improve community well-being....

Is All Durable Medical Equipment Covered by Insurance?

The simple answer is no. Medicare Part B (medical insurance) covers medically necessary durable medical equipment (DME) that your doctor prescribes for use in your home. Your physician, nurse practitioner (NP), physician’s assistant (PA) or certified nurse specialist (CNS) can prescribe medical equipment for a patient. Medicare is considered the driver when it comes to …

How Are You Improvising a Home Gym?

Life’s tough right now if you’re missing the gym, and we’re all finding creative workarounds to deal with it. Just among my friends and the folks I follow on Insta, I’ve seen people squatting their pets, their children, bags of kitty litter and weirder stuff still. I’ve seen pull-ups performed on odd equipment and dumbbells improvised. And here’s where I bring the question to you, dear readers: How are you making do?

Rethinking Movement: Why You Should See a Physical Therapist Every Year

Your muscles need a regular checkup even more than your teeth do.

How hospitals could be rebuilt, better than before

New study focuses on diet-related health benefits

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine suggests that focusing on the entire meal plan may be more beneficial than solely reducing fat intake when it come to improving cardiovascular health - an important factor in a healthy lifestyle for seniors.

World Health Organization removes transgender from list of mental disorders

Trans advocates have campaigned for years to change the perception that gender dysphoria is a mental illness and the World Health Organization has listened

Diet and exercise prevents diabetes in dogs too: Canine obesity is on the rise, along with all...

Research shows that overweight and obese dogs suffer from a host of health problems like musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, glucose intolerance, diabetes, and bladder and mammary cancer. A high-fat diet, which leads to excess weight and obesity, was also linked to canine pancreatiti

The World Health Organization knows ‘burnout’ is a problem—but is it a disease?

You may have already heard about burn-out being included as a medical condition for the first time, which isn’t actually true at all, but there are other, real changes that ICD-11 makes that you might want to know about. Here are just a few.

Is your health organization prepared for accountable care?

As healthcare transforms from a volume-based service to one that is more value-based, and “accountable care” becomes the focus for hospitals, clinics, and other providers, it will be absolutely essential to take a more holistic view of community health status. How can you begin to make a difference if you don’t know where to focus?...

Age-Related Health Problems by Breed

Your pet's breed and size are important determinants and predictors of health issues they might experience with age. View age-related health problems by breed.

Teenagers & Young Adults’ Mental Health: Organizations Bridge Gaps, Holds Assemblies To Build...

Plenty of teens and young adults have mental health problems because they have selfish tendencies and believe that their situation is unique. This is why mental health organizations hold interactive assemblies at area schools so young people can meet and talk with others.

The most common cold weather-related health problems and how to protect yourself

22News talked to a physician from Baystate Medical Center about one of the most common cold-weather afflictions they see this year, frostbite.

Study Shows How to Boost Early Intervention for Climate-Related Health Risks

A new analysis by researchers from 15 institutions evaluates barriers that have hindered the implementation of early warning systems intended to help local health officials predict and proactively respond to outbreaks of climate-related diseases in the Tropics. The researchers use knowledge and tools from the field of implementation science to propose a four-step, science-based framework for overcoming these barriers and enhancing the success of the early warning systems.

Ask SAM: How to spot heat-related health problems

This might be a good time to review the symptoms and treatments for heat-related illnesses.

Smart Wristband Can Measure Environment-Related Health and Test Blood

Researchers have developed a wristband that can help people monitor their health in relationship to their environment.

New study finds snoring-related health risks to be worse for women

Snoring interrupts your breathing and stresses the heart

Costs and Benefits of Providing Transition-related Health Care Coverage in Employee Health...

Employers report zero or very low costs and yet substantial benefits, for them and their employees alike, when they provide transition-related health care coverage in their employee health benefit plans. The report finds that a majority of employers reported that they would encourage other employers to add the coverage, and none would advise against it. Thirty-four employers participated in a survey to describe their transition-inclusive health benefits plans.