Visiting Nurse / Hospice Atlanta Blogs

Sep 26 2016

Small Solutions Lead to Big Impact in Fighting Cancer

We’ve been waging a war against cancer for decades, but the current winners of the fight might be smaller than the human eye can see. New developments in nanotechnology may transform our ability to treat this illness.

Sep 19 2016

Do You Know Your Eligibility for Medicare Hospice Benefits?

With a presidential election looming, there are many factors to consider when evaluating the candidates. Foremost among these is each candidate’s stance on healthcare reform, Medicare and other health benefits. Thinking about life-affirming policies such as access to hospice care is just one aspect of making your choice this election season.

Sep 13 2016

Juggling it all: How caregivers can find support

Patients in long-term home care or nursing homes are the focus of elderly care, but the stress on a caregiver often gets overlooked. The burden of looking after a loved one who has limited independence can effect a caregiver's physical and mental health and keep...

Sep 09 2016

Uncompensated care in our community

Last year, Visiting Nurse Health System provided $3.4 million in uncompensated care for uninsured patients and families with special needs. But the needs are great and there's more to be done. Here's how Visiting Nurse, which delivers care to more than 6,000 patients each day across...

Aug 29 2016

Thinking of Starting a New Career in Health Care?

Now that the kids are back in school, it's time to think about YOUR education. It's never too late to make a career change or start a career health care, a growing profession in high demand. Georgia's nursing profession is growing and needs trained, caring workers....