Asian American Home Health

05/05/2023

Dr. Margaret Chung helped establish the first western hospital in San Francisco’s Chinatown. Thanks to Dr. David Ho’s research, AIDS became a manageable condition. Today we celebrate them and all the other Asian American medical heroes whose contributions improve patient care and save lives. Visit https://nam.edu/asian-pacific-american-heritage-month/ to read more of their stories. National Academy of Medicine

03/23/2023

CenterWell Home Health™ provides skilled clinical care post-surgery and for a wide range of illnesses, injuries and conditions. Find out if home health is right for you: https://bit.ly/what-is-home-healthcare

02/27/2023

At CenterWell Home Health™, we live by the phrase “home is where the heart is.” Our Keeping Hearts at Home specialty program supports patients with chronic heart disease with the care they need to enjoy their best quality of life. As a patient, you’ll also learn how to monitor your condition and master the key skills that can put you back in control of your health. Learn more at CenterWellHomeHealth.com/individuals/conditions/heart-and-lung/. .

02/21/2023

If you or a loved one is recovering from an illness, injury or surgery, or needs help managing a chronic condition, CenterWell Home Health™ may be the right choice. Our skilled home health clinicians provide care for a wide range of conditions, including heart and lung disease, wounds, diabetes and Alzheimer’s. To learn more about our home health services, download our e-Guide to home healthcare at bit.ly/3h2CLa2.

02/17/2023

Today is —a time to recognize the people who give so much of themselves to help others live their best lives. At CenterWell Home Health™, we value the compassionate caregivers who devote themselves to supporting their patients or family members and loved ones with their daily needs. If you’re a caregiver, we encourage you to explore our library of tools, resources and guides designed just for you: CenterwellHomeHealth.com/families-and-caregivers/caregiver-resources/ .

02/15/2023

We're proud to congratulate the branches who earned exceptional ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): 5 out of 5 stars in Patient Satisfaction and 4.5- and 5-star ratings in Quality of Patient Care. Announced by CMS each quarter, these ratings are based on real patients' experiences. Our patients know we're committed to providing compassionate care that puts their needs at the center—and we're proud our rating reflects that commitment. Read more: CenterWellHomeHealth.com/articles/cms-quality-of-care.

02/13/2023

About 6.2 million adults in the U.S. have heart failure, which happens when the heart struggles to pump blood and oxygen to the rest of the body. The condition is often chronic, but people who have heart failure can live a full and active life with treatment and healthy lifestyle choices. It’s also important to get diagnosed early. If you notice symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, difficulty breathing while lying down, and weight gain with swelling in the feet, ankles, legs or stomach, call your healthcare provider. Learn more about heart failure signs and symptoms and how you can learn to manage your condition at https://www.centerwellhomehealth.com/articles/patient-articles/heart-and-lung/understanding-heart-failure/.

02/09/2023

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S.(1) For , we're focusing on bringing attention to cardiovascular health, beginning with helping you understand your risk for heart disease. Age and family history may make you more likely to have heart disease. You can't control those, but there are risk factors you can help manage. If you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, take steps to reduce them. And if you smoke, look into resources to help you quit for good.(2) Visit https://www.centerwellhomehealth.com/articles/patient-articles/heart-and-lung/top-key-risk-factors-heart-disease/ to learn more.
Sources
1. "Heart Disease," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, last accessed December 14, 2022, www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/index.htm.
2. "Heart Attack Symptoms, Risk, and Recovery," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, last accessed December 14, 2022, www.cdc.gov/heartdisease/heart_attack.htm.

02/07/2023

Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence—that’s what our patients have come to expect from us, and it shows. We’re proud to honor our 35 CenterWell Home Health™ Spotlight branches. Our Spotlight program recognizes the top 10% of our locations in Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction, based on performance data from Strategic Healthcare Programs. See our branch locations here: CenterWellHomeHealth.com/articles/spotlight-patient-satisfaction.

02/06/2023

Today we celebrate the Black and African American pioneers who broke barriers, fought discrimination and followed their passions to build trailblazing careers in medicine. Their research and discoveries have made a profound impact on healthcare and all of our lives. Visit www.aamc.org/news-insights/celebrating-10-african-american-medical-pioneers to read a few of their stories.

01/27/2023

Daily Difference with Diabetes™ is our specialty program to help you manage your diabetes with confidence, so you can live your healthiest, happiest life.

Want to learn how our skilled clinicians can bring this program and other expert care into the comfort of your home? Visit CenterWellHomeHealth.com/Individuals/Conditions/Diabetes.

01/24/2023

Make this new year the healthiest it can be by making your or your loved one's home safer. A few small changes can go a long way in reducing the risk of falls—and we have a free checklist to help you do just that. Learn more at CenterWellHomeHealth.com/articles/patient-articles/balance-mobility-and-self-care/your-checklist-for-fall-prevention-and-home-safety.

11/16/2022

We're excited to share that we received 4.5 out of 5 stars in Quality of Patient Care from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. These ratings are based on real patients’ experiences, and we’re proud that our rating reflects our commitment to putting patients at the center of everything we do. Read more:

Star Ratings for Quality of Care and Patient Satisfaction November 15, 2022 As one of the largest home health providers in the country, we strive to keep our patients happier and healthier by providing the highest quality of care and optimal in-home experience – for them and their family.   The C...

10/10/2022

Patients’ and caregivers’ mental health is a vital part of the recovery process. It plays a role in how they take on challenges, manage the stress of their situation and interact with their care team.

Managing or recovering from a complex health challenge can be overwhelming for patients and their caregivers. CenterWell Home Health™ offers comprehensive, compassionate support. Learn more about referring a patient to our services at CenterWellHomeHealth.com/health-care-professionals/.

10/07/2022

Everyone has challenging moments, but if you or a loved one has been feeling sad, irritable or numb for longer than a few days, consider checking in with a doctor.

A quick set of questions, sometimes called a depression screening, is a simple way to see how you or your loved one is doing. You can even use an online version. It can’t diagnose depression, but it could provide a starting point for a conversation with a doctor. Here’s an online screening from Mental Health America: screening.MHANational.org/screening-tools/depression.

10/03/2022

No matter who you are, it’s likely your life has been touched by breast cancer. In fact, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, as many as 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer.

is all about raising awareness for research, prevention and treatment. Be sure to talk to your doctor about what screenings you may need. You can learn more about breast cancer at www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts.

07/19/2021

Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence – that's what our patients have come to expect from us and it shows. We are pleased to announce we've been designated a Kindred at Home Spotlight branch for receiving a 4.5-Star rating based on Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) data. Read more: https://www.kindredathome.com/articles/spotlight-quality-of-care/

04/19/2021

Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence – that's what our patients have come to expect from us, and it shows. We are pleased to announce we've been designated a Kindred at Home Spotlight branch for receiving a 4.5-Star rating based on Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) data. Read more: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/home-care/about/awards/spotlight-on-quality-of-care

02/08/2021

Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence – that's what our patients have come to expect from us, and it shows. We are pleased to announce we’ve been designated a Kindred at Home Spotlight branch for receiving a 5-Star rating based on Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) data – the highest rating possible!

Read more: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/home-care/about/awards/spotlight-on-quality-of-care

02/05/2021

11/25/2020

Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence – thats what our patients have come to expect from us, and it shows. We are pleased to announce that we received a four-and-a-half-star rating for the Quality of Patient Care Star Rating program on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Home Health Compare website. Our four-and-a-half-star rating means we performed better than other agencies on the measured care practices and outcomes.

Read more: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/home-care/about/awards/cms-quality-of-care-ratings

05/13/2020

Compassionate care, uncompromising service, and clinical excellence - that's what our patients have come to expect from us, and it shows. We are pleased to announce that we received a four-and-a-half-star rating for the Quality of Patient Care Star Rating program on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Home Health Compare website. Our four-and-a-half-star rating means we performed better than other agencies on the measured care practices and outcomes.
Read more: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/home-care/about/awards/cms-quality-of-care-ratings

02/03/2020

Compassionate care, uncompromising service and clinical excellence – that's what our patients have come to expect from us and it shows. We are pleased to announce that we received a five-star rating for the Quality of Patient Care Star Rating program on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ Home Health Compare website. The highest rating possible! Our five-star rating means we performed better than other agencies on the measured care practices and outcomes.

Read more: https://www.kindredhealthcare.com/our-services/home-care/about/awards/cms-quality-of-care-ratings