Archive - October 2018

Happy Halloween!  ​It's also the last day of Healthy Lung Month, which is why this week we're sharing the scary truth about tobacco and some shocking stats: One person dies every 4.5 seconds from a tobacco-related disease. That's 13 people per minute  Tobacco smoke contains over 4,000 chemicals Over 20% of all deaths in the U.S. are from tobacco...that's more than murders, car accidents, and HIV/AIDS combined.  More than 600,000 non-smokers die... Read More

Celebrating Respiratory Therapists This week we are celebrating respiratory therapists because it is Respiratory Care Week! The purpose of this week is to draw attention to the importance of lung health, and the people who are a big part of that: Respiratory Therapists.   What exactly do RT's do? They assess patients by listening to their lungs, getting vital signs and health history Provide diagnostic breathing tests and treatments. Provide various respiratory interventions... Read More

Today we're sharing a heartwarming story about a 10-year-old boy who wanted to support his sick grandfather by running 50 5ks in 50 days. His name is Niall McDermott and he's from San Francisco.            View this post on Instagram                   DAY 50!! - I completed my 50 5ks in 50 Days Challenge this morning at the @redrocketracing... Read More

This week marks the beginning of Case Management Week, and if you're wondering what Case Management is, wonder no more! Imagine you have just been admitted into the hospital. Doctors and nurses are coming in and out of your room sticking needles in your arm, drawing blood, asking question after question. It's exhausting, and all you want to do is take a long nap. Then, suddenly, a new person enters the room, and his name is Bill. Bill introduces himself as the Case Manager... Read More

It's never too late to start taking care of your lungs, and since it's Healthy Lung Month, we thought we would share some tips that will help keep your lungs healthy and strong.   1. Don't Smoke Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your lungs. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), cigarette smoke can narrow your air passages, which worsens your ability to breathe. If you are a smoker, it's never too late to quit. The ALA has multiple... Read More