Category Archives: Something Special

Prison Inmates Lack Access to Hospice Care

Organizations work to provide a dignified death for those behind bars

Hospice care can benefit anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness, even incarcerated individuals. However, few inmates have access to the same level of care. Many organizations believe prison inmates are deserving of the hope and comfort these services provide for … Continue reading

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Chemotherapy Shortages Impact Cancer Treatments

Two important cancer drugs are in limited supply

Since the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the world, the interconnectedness of supply chain issues became much more apparent to the average consumer as things like toilet paper and bicycles became high-demand items. But now, chemotherapy drugs are also in short supply, … Continue reading

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Wildfires: Long-term Health Risks and How to Protect Yourself

The impacts of breathing wildfire smoke can be lasting

Summer 2023 has already been marked by a tragic number of wildfires. The Hawaii island of Maui is still reeling from the fires that engulfed the historic city of Lahina and killed dozens of people, while Canada is experiencing the … Continue reading

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Exploring the Drug Problem No One Talks About: Overprescribing to the Elderly

How polypharmacy endangers older adults

As U.S. adults live longer, and with more chronic conditions, they are consuming increasingly large numbers of pills – a situation known as “polypharmacy.” But taking multiple medications can put patients at risk for adverse reactions – not to mention … Continue reading

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Crafters Tie Up Loose Ends for Ill or Deceased Loved Ones

Volunteers Finish Handmade Projects They Left Behind

Avid knitters and crafters do not like loose ends. When they start a project, they aim to finish it. But in some cases, debilitating illness or death means they can no longer complete that something special for someone. And knowing … Continue reading

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Overdose Awareness Day: August 31st

A day of remembrance for the thousands of lives lost to substance use every year

Overdose Awareness Day is August 31st. If you have lost someone to overdose, this is an opportunity to pay tribute to that person, advocate to end overdose in our communities, or simply remember your loved one with a sense of … Continue reading

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