jporter+FollowEDs Missing the Mark on Social NeedsWild stat: Less than 1 in 3 ERs actually screen for things like housing or food insecurity—even though these issues are super common for patients. Most emergency rooms are good at checking for substance use or mental health, but when it comes to basic needs like a safe place to sleep? Not so much. It’s a huge gap, especially since so many people rely on the ER for care. Are we really helping if we miss the bigger picture? #Healthcare #SocialDeterminants #EmergencyRoom #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #Health41Share
Douglas Robinson+FollowBlue Light Out, Better Moods In?Turns out, swapping out blue light in psychiatric wards might be a game-changer! A Norwegian hospital tested blue-blocked lighting and found patients were less aggressive and showed more improvement—without any extra meds or staff. The lighting can even be tailored for each patient. It’s wild how something as simple as the right lighting could help people heal faster. Are we about to see mood lighting become standard in hospitals? #MentalHealth #LightingMatters #Innovation #Healthcare #ScienceNews #Health60Share
Beth Burton+FollowDr. Max’s New Warehouse Is Next-LevelDr. Max Slovakia just dropped a game-changer: a massive new distribution centre in Senec! With over €5.3M invested, they can now ship up to 2.6 million medicine packages a month—faster and more efficiently than ever. The wildest part? Their 100-metre automated system can handle 10,000 packages an hour. Basically, pharmacies and hospitals across Slovakia are about to get their meds way quicker. Pharmacy network of the future? Looks like it’s already here! #PharmacyNews #Logistics #Innovation #Healthcare #SupplyChain #Health90Share
elizabethwang+FollowGetting Pain Meds Is a Nightmare NowImagine being in serious pain and your doctor can’t even get you the meds you need. Thanks to tighter opioid rules, even legit patients—like those with cancer—are struggling to get painkillers. Docs are spending hours fighting with insurance and pharmacies, and some patients just aren’t getting relief. Mount Sinai’s tried some fixes, but it’s still a mess, especially in underserved neighborhoods. The opioid crisis is real, but now so is the pain crisis for those who actually need help. #OpioidCrisis #Healthcare #PainManagement #PatientCare #Health439775Share
Samantha Pierce+FollowWhy EVS Training Needs a MakeoverDid you know just reading a cleaning manual isn’t enough for hospital hygiene? Real mastery comes from hands-on practice, coaching, and actually showing and teaching back the skills. Think of it like learning to swim—you don’t just read about it, you dive in and practice! Hospitals using this show-tell-teach method see fewer infections and happier staff. Manuals are just the start; it’s all about action, feedback, and repeating until it sticks. Who knew cleaning could be this high-performance? #Healthcare #TrainingTips #EVS #InfectionPrevention #WorkplaceLearning #JobCareer00Share
Rebecca Cowan+FollowERs Missing the Real Emergencies?Did you know less than a third of hospital ERs actually ask patients if they’re struggling with basics like food or housing? Wild, right? Even though these issues seriously impact health, most ERs skip the question entirely. And even when they do ask, some don’t have a plan to help! Researchers are calling this a huge missed opportunity to actually help people, not just treat symptoms. Shouldn’t hospitals be doing more than just patching us up? #Healthcare #SocialDeterminants #EmergencyRoom #HealthEquity #FoodInsecurity #HousingCrisis #Health6057Share
james60+FollowWhy ER Visits Are Tougher for IDD PatientsEver wondered why ER visits are extra stressful for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)? They show up to the ER almost twice as often as others, but face longer waits, more confusion, and a lot of frustration for both families and staff. From tricky communication to environments that just aren’t set up for their needs, it’s a tough ride. Better teamwork, more training, and a little extra patience could make a huge difference! #Healthcare #DisabilityAwareness #EmergencyRoom #IDD #MentalHealth #Health6014Share
jporter+FollowMedicaid Cuts Could Hit Harder Than You ThinkMedicaid cuts aren’t just about budgets—they could mean real trouble for Black and Latino families and doctors. Over half of Medicaid users are people of color, and these cuts could leave thousands of kids uninsured and clinics struggling to stay open. Doctors who serve these communities are sounding the alarm: this isn’t just about losing insurance, it’s about losing a lifeline. If Congress slashes Medicaid, the fallout could be huge for those who need it most. #Medicaid #Healthcare #HealthEquity #Policy #CommunityCare #Health155173Share
Adam Cox+FollowWhy Real Pain Patients Can’t Get OpioidsDid you know even cancer patients are struggling to get pain meds now? Docs say strict opioid rules—meant to fight the overdose crisis—are making it super hard for legit patients to get what they need. 88% of palliative care docs report constant issues, and some are spending hours just calling pharmacies. Mount Sinai is trying workarounds, but the problem is bigger than one hospital. It’s wild how the crackdown is hitting the people who need help most! #OpioidCrisis #Healthcare #PainManagement #PatientCare #Health5231413Share
herreradennis+FollowAmerica’s Secret Weapon Against Opioids?Did you know there’s a medication that can cut opioid overdose deaths by 38%—but barely anyone in the U.S. uses it? It’s called buprenorphine, and it’s helped people like Mallory turn their lives around. But old-school thinking and stigma mean most folks never get the chance. Even though it’s easier than ever to get, doctors and recovery programs still treat it like cheating. Meanwhile, overdose deaths keep climbing. Why are we ignoring a proven solution? #AddictionRecovery #OpioidCrisis #MentalHealth #Stigma #Healthcare #Health4696Share
