Resources
Understanding the Scope of Palliative Care
Palliative care is commonly approached by providers as a solution to initiate at or near the end of a patient’s life. Often, the focus of…
Why People Living with Dementia Do Better With Care at Home
There really is no place like home for the more than six million Americans living with dementia. These individuals face memory loss and other cognitive…
“Why go to the hospital when you can get care at home?”
Sometimes you just have a sense that a medical problem is getting too serious to ignore, and that was the case for William. “I had…
“I think you feel better and get healthier sooner.”
Chest discomfort and shortness of breath landed David in the emergency room at Hershey Medical Center. “I thought I was having a heart attack,” he…
How Contessa Solves 4 Key Issues Hospital Systems Face Today
Hospital systems are facing enormous pressures in a post-COVID environment. The past two years have seen major challenges in decreasing the cost of care, increasing…
“I didn’t even know such a thing existed.”
Although Carmen had a history of chronic respiratory problems and was no stranger to hospital stays, when she went to the emergency room at Gundersen…
Understanding Hospital Care at Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges of providing adequate resources to patients who need inpatient hospital admission. To meet these challenges, health systems and…
Understanding Patients’ Health Through Social Factors and Habits at Home
At home, we are our whole selves. At a hospital, we might barely be half. To provide the most comprehensive and high-quality care that treats…
“I was glad to go home.”
At 91 years young, Gene knew that feeling lightheaded and “woozy”, along with having difficulty breathing, was cause for concern. He went to the emergency…