Home Health – What is in a name and service? by Melanie Furlong, Lutheran Home Care and Hospice You probably see advertisements all over for home care agencies. Some agency names are known from over the years but there are also new ones starting up. There are many choices, and it can be hard to tell which one is the best fit for you or your loved one. Our name Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Saint John is a new name to the area, but our history spans over the past 35 years. Some agencies use assumed associations as nonprofit or faith-based but we truly are the only not-for-profit, faith-based agency providing home health and hospice in the area. Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Saint
John continues to grow and expand from the southern Pennsylvania area into our area, bringing our 35 years plus of home health expertise and commitment. Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Saint John may be a new name but you may recall the name Hospice Saint John. Last year Hospice Saint John was integrated into Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Saint John. No matter what the name past or present, the staff and commitment to caring remains the same. We offer a return of home health services to this area with exceptional care and commitment. Caring for the sick in the home is the old-
est form of healthcare which has endured for centuries. With modern technology, many high tech treatments can be done in your home under home health services. Home health services combine your healthcare needs and life into a more convenient and stress free environment - your home. The choice of home health provider is yours to make. Choose who you feel most comfortable with, considering the agency’s years of service and commitment to providing quality and compassionate care. We hope you will choose Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Saint John. Lutheran Home Care & Hospice Saint John is a member of the Greater Hazleton United Way.
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(NAPSA)-There's hopeful news for those who experience chronic pain. There are practical steps they can take to find relief. The Cost Of Chronic Pain Left untreated, chronic pain can cause anxiety, depression, insomnia, reduced mobility and a decreased quality of life. It is also a public health issue. It's estimated that chronic pain costs the U.S. $635 billion a year, in terms of treatment and lost productivity. Managing the Problem The physicians at Pain Management and Injury Relief (PMIR) Medical Center suggest that if you experience chronic pain, it's wise to visit a pain management specialist. Pain specialists are trained to diagnose the underlying cause of your pain, which may be a symptom of a more serious or life-threatening condition, and treat the pain with innovative and noninvasive procedures. They also contend that the sooner you act, the better. That's because the longer you wait, the more difficult it can be to treat the pain effectively. Get Educated It's important to educate yourself while seeking treatment. For instance, at PMIR's website, patients can access an interactive pain checker. The online graphic provides information on the conditions associated with different parts of the body that may be causing the pain and the treatment options available. To learn more, visit www.paininjuryrelief. com or call 855-764-7633.