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UMass Memorial Medical Center | News and Media | 10.24.24

The Schwartz Center Names Recipients of the 2024 National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year Award

 

The Schartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare

 

Three NCCY Award Recipients to be honored at the 29th Annual Kenneth B. Schwartz Compassionate Healthcare Dinner

 

BOSTON (October 22, 2024)—The Schwartz Center for Compassionate Healthcare, a national nonprofit dedicated to putting compassion at the heart of healthcare, has selected three recipients from across the U.S. for the 2024 National Compassionate Caregivers of the Year® (NCCY) Award. The NCCY Award celebrates extraordinary healthcare professionals who display extraordinary compassion in the care of their patients, colleagues and their communities.

The recipients will be honored at the...

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Care for Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration

If you’re experiencing vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration, don’t panic. These symptoms are common and usually manageable without medical intervention. Vomiting, diarrhea and dehydration often occur together, and home care is typically the first line of treatment.

Caring For Vomiting, Diarrhea and Dehydration At Home

Here are some tips for caring for yourself at home:

  • Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, sports drinks or oral rehydration solutions. Aim for at least eight to 10 glasses of fluids per day.
  • Give your body time to recover by getting plenty of rest. Avoid strenuous...
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What's Worse: Sugar or the Fear of It?

Pop quiz: Fill the blank with the best answer: Food is_________.

  1. Nutrition
  2. Fuel
  3. Comfort
  4. Celebration
  5. A link to our culture and roots
  6. All the above

You're probably thinking, if it's a dietician asking the question, the answer should be numbers one or two, but you know in your heart, the answer is number six, and you're right! There are many reasons we make the food choices that we do, and nutrition is only one of them. 

Think of all the holidays we celebrate with sugar: Halloween, Easter, Christmas, Valentine's Day, birthdays, weddings, retirements, and the list goes on. The foods we call "junk foods"...

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Urgent Need for Blood Donations

The sun is out, the weather is great, the pools and beaches are open, and the ice cream trucks are out in full force. But while air conditioners crank on all across the country, most people aren't thinking about the importance of blood donation; a simple action with huge benefits. 

Summer is a historically slower time for blood donations. However, blood usage doesn't decrease during this time. In fact, the seasonal decline in donations happens to coincide with what AAA calls the 100 deadliest days of summer, which last from Memorial Day until school starts up again. These 100 days mark a...

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How Vein Ablation Treats Vein Conditions

You’ve tried compression socks and other home remedies, but your varicose veins are still painful, never mind you don’t like how they look. Can vein ablation help? 

Vein ablation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat conditions like varicose veins and other vein-related conditions. During the procedure, the affected vein is closed, and the vein wall collapses. Blood then reroutes through other healthy veins while the closed vein is absorbed into the body naturally. Patients will notice improvement in symptoms and appearance. The procedure is typically done in a doctor’s office, and...

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