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Month: November 2020

Tips for Helping Your Wound Heal Faster

Tips for Helping Your Wound Heal Faster

The human body is a wondrous machine, with systems that work in harmony to keep us well and productive. One of the body’s most extraordinary abilities is its capacity to heal from illness and injury.

Shattered bones knit together. Cells damaged from illness regenerate. Broken or diseased skin becomes whole and smooth again.

Take Charge of Your Doctor’s Appointment

Take Charge of Your Doctor’s Appointment

When you hear someone is a “good patient,” what do you picture? Most people would probably describe a good patient as someone who dutifully follows their doctor’s orders. A better term might be “smart patient,” meaning somebody who actively partners with their care team to achieve their best health outcome.

Meet HCD’s Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

Meet HCD’s Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist

If you have diabetes or pre-diabetes, you probably know that the knowledge your healthcare team provides is critical to managing your condition. These professionals are specially trained to talk with you about topics such as healthful eating, exercise, and how to manage your diabetes so you can keep your blood sugar in range and decrease the chance of developing complications.