Having clean hands can provide extra protection against illness and infections. Especially when caring for others, it’s important to know that we are providing service that is free of germs. That’s why knowing when to wash our hands is vital for promoting optimal health. Here are a few examples for children and adults to know …
Hand hygiene is one of the first steps to prevent the spread of germs. For most people, washing their hands is second nature. However, this doesn’t guarantee proper hand hygiene. In many cases, people are unaware they are washing their hands the wrong way. Proper hand hygiene is especially important for those who are or …
UNDERSTANDING COMMON SYMPTOMS Bowel movements at the end of life can be difficult. People become constipated because they eat, drink and move less. Medicines can also affect the bowels, leading to constipation or diarrhea. Your team will ask about bowel movements at every visit. Please be honest, even if talking about it feels embarrassing. Constipation …
UNDERSTANDING COMMON SYMPTOMS Trouble breathing is the feeling or sound of not getting enough air. It includes fast, slow, or unusual breathing. People describe feeling like it’s hard to “catch” their breath or having tightness or weight in their chest. They can also feel scared or restless. Trouble breathing can be caused by disease (like …
Anxiety is a feeling of intense nervousness or unease. It can arise when we think about bad things that could happen, when the mind stays on negative thoughts or things that could go wrong, or without any known reason. For hospice patients, anxiety is common and normal. Anxiety impacts the mind, the body and sometimes …
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Most of us have had a cut, scratch or scrape sometime during our life. These wounds usually heal quickly and remain free from infection. Other wounds may be more serious and require medical intervention. Fortunately, what you eat will promote wound healing and fight off infection. Here are some nutrition tips to consider: Include a …
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Amira Barger, Tracy Stempel Hogan, and Greg LeClaire bring new professional expertise and a fresh business perspective to guide By the Bay Health’s expanding mission. LARKSPUR, Calif. (July 14, 2021) – By the Bay Health (BTBH) today announced the appointment of Amira Barger, Tracy Stempel Hogan, and Greg LeClaire to the Board of Directors. …
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We get a lot of requests for tips on how to stay hydrated. This is such an important question since good health depends on getting enough water every day. Here are some easy tips that everyone can use to help keep their fluids up and stay hydrated. Good health depends on getting enough water every …
Dr. Sarah Sedke is By the Bay Health’s newest palliative care physician. She was born and raised on the East Coast, where she received her medical degree from Columbia University and then completed her residency in Internal Medicine at New York Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Sedke then accepted a fellowship at UCSF Health in San …
The teen years can be difficult in normal times, but mix in a pandemic, social distancing, and remote learning, and a mental health crisis can seem just around the corner for many young persons. Responding to this alarming trend, a powerful group of mental health experts conducted an hour-long webinar on Tuesday, April 13, for …
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