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Whether planning a short car trip, a train trip, or a flight, oxygen therapy does not have to keep you at home. Planning ahead allows you to safely travel and enjoy your trip.   To help guide you in your planning, here are the 4 C’s of Traveling with Oxygen:   Call your Doctor: Your doctor knows your medical situation, liter flow, and medications best. Speak to him/her about your trip prior to traveling.  Contact...
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More than a third of seniors over the age of 65 slip and fall each year – 80 percent of those falls occur in the bathroom. And, as you might have guessed, injuries due to falling increase with age, peaking after 85 (National Institute on Aging).   Since June is National Safety Month, there’s no better time to emphasize the importance of bathroom safety. A safe bathroom that's equipped to meet your needs cannot only prevent falls, but it also increases your independence...
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June is National Great Outdoors Month and it’s a good reminder to get outside and embrace America’s natural beauty. Now, with everything that’s going on, there is no better time to get outside. That’s why we want to share with you 3 products that will make you breathe a little easier on your next venture into the wilderness:   Prior to your trip, be sure to check out the Portable Outlet Universal CPAP...
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As a medical equipment provider, Oxygen One is considered an essential business during Wisconsin's Safer at Home order. However, as the health and safety of our employees, patients, and healthcare partners is our top priority, we recommend you contact us via the phone during this time as many of our team members are working remotely and we have limited staff on site. Please contact us at the following numbers and we would be happy to assist you:  Waukesha Home Office: 262.521.2200 Racine...
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Just like with our 8 Respiratory Jokes That Will Make Your Day post, we hope you get a good laugh out of these PAP Therapy jokes we found.  1. The hibernation apnea   2. Please, don't do this   3. Spousal support   4. Wide-awake apnea   5. The self-adjusting PAP Device   6. Getting through your meeting   7. The never-ending sleep study   8. Getting the right mask...   9....
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The goal of our employee spotlight is to shed a (spot)light on the wonderful people who work at Oxygen One. Oxygen One would not be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of its employees. This February we're shining a spotlight on our Patient Care Manager, Dan Corrie. He manages and oversees the Patient Care Department and some of the clinical staff at Oxygen One.  Dan's been with Oxygen One since 2011 and has lived in Wisconsin his whole life. He actually grew...
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If you've been paying attention to the news, then you've probably already heard about all of the hospitalizations caused by vaping. Over 2,200 people have gotten sick from vaping in the US last year, and around 60 people have died. This vaping illness is primarily affecting young people; 80% of those affected are under 35, and about 20% are between the ages of 18 and 21.  As a company that strives to increase lung health awareness, we thought we would tell you everything...
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If you're a regular visitor of our blog then you've probably already seen a few of Our Employee Spotlight posts. It's been a while since our last post, but after a brief hiatus, it's back! The goal of Our Employee Spotlight is to shed a (spot)light on the wonderful people who work at Oxygen One. Our company would not be where it is today without the hard work and dedication of our employees.  This week we're shining a light on Dianne, our Medical Records Receptionist....
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Waking up during these winter months can be a challenge. The days are shorter and sunlight is minimal. Our energy seems to diminish. Fortunately, there are ways to wake up feeling more energized and ways to stay energized throughout your day. Dr. Ross Dodge, Specialist in Sleep Medicine and Peak Neurology provides some tips to help keep you energized during these winter days.    Tip 1: Nap-puccinos  Everyone experiences that afternoon lull. Dr. Dodge suggest something...
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The new year is right around the corner! 2019 went by very fast, and we wanted everyone to see what Oxygen One accomplished this year. Check out our December 2019 newsletter below to see what we were up to! We hope that everyone has a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! See you next year!
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