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 […]
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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
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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
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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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Our skilled home health service can improve quality of life for people like Barbara. Our home health team provides patients and family members with support in the comfort of their home. The team offers the information and tools necessary so that each individual feels confident and well equipped to follow care regimens safely and effectively,
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Ms. Hui Yin learned about the benefits of hospice care through a neighbor. Our bilingual, all-Chinese, multidisciplinary team was created to alleviate barriers and provide culturally sensitive care to Chinese patients in their homes, care facilities and hospitals. Ms. Hui Yin’s warm smile and bright eyes make those around her feel welcome. She and
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New name for 45-year-old health services provider reflects expansion of care services and growing commitment to Bay Area and Northern California communities. LARKSPUR, Calif. (March 30, 2021) – Hospice by the Bay, the trusted provider of hospice, palliative care, and in-home health care services, today announced that it has taken a new name, By the
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