Occupational Therapy: “Living Life To Its Fullest”

A female occupational therapist helping to rehabilitate a child patient, improving the child's motor skills by having them play with toys.

The month of April has been designated as Occupational Therapy Month to coincide with the American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference and Expo. Those who have chosen occupational therapy as their career are performing a vitally important role in the lives of their patients by helping them maximize their abilities in the performance of everyday activities.

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Care More Moment: Marissa Southards

Banner: Care More Spotlight of healthcare professional, Marissa Southards

Our new Care More Moments recognition program is focused on telling the Supplemental Health Care story through moments that truly embody our Worry Less, Care More values. We know there are so many great stories from our day-to-day interactions with healthcare professionals, clinicians, managers, and peers, along with the amazing ways our employees give back to their communities.

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8 Advantages of Working in Home Health Care

image of a man laughing with an elderly man while sitting on a couch.

In the past, healthcare was administered in a limited number of settings. Care was provided in a hospital,  clinic, or doctor’s office. That may have been the case years ago, but today, clinical settings can also include minute clinics and even the patient’s home. Nursing and therapy healthcare professionals have more career choices than ever.

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Patient Safety Awareness Week 2019

Image: Woman nurses talking to patient about patient safety

Annually, the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) sponsors a weeklong event during the second full week of March to raise awareness around patient safety issues. Known as National Patient Safety Awareness Week (PSAW), the effort is designed to educate and engage healthcare professionals and the public-at-large.

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March is National Social Work Month

Photo of a young social worker being greeted by old man at his home in front of his door

Across the United States, in schools, hospitals, and mental health clinics, there are an estimated 682,000 active social workers working. These selfless individuals often work behind the scenes to empower and advocate for some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

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Six Benefits of In-Home Physical Therapy

Image of healthcare worker leading a patient through physical therapy in their home

One aspect of home health care that is growing without a lot of fanfare is home-based physical therapy. Like typical home health care services that support the elderly living independently longer, home-based PT is making it easier for therapy patients to receive their treatments.

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