Navigating Oral Cancer with Home Health Support
Oral cancer, though not as widely discussed as some other forms of cancer, poses a significant threat to individuals worldwide. It affects various parts of the mouth, including the lips, tongue, gums, and throat, and can have serious consequences if not detected and treated early. In the realm of cancer care, home health services play […]
The Epidemic of Obesity and How Research is Showing Telehealth Can Help
Elena Muller, MPH This blog discusses how telehealth can help individuals with obesity track their activity, engage in education, monitor their vitals, and communicate with their clinicians. Over the last two decades, the prevalence of obesity in the United States increased from 30.5% to 42.4%. The prevalence of severe obesity climbed to 9.2% from 4.7% in the […]
Growing and Serving more communities in 2023
Elite Home Health & Hospice is committed to serving the communities of the Lewiston/Clarkston valley, Moscow, and Orofino. We have been able to expand our services and support patients as far as Kooskia and up into Potlatch in 2022. We grew by adding in palliative services in April of 2022. Our growth is not going […]
May is Asthma & Allergy Awareness Month!
With the increasing prevalence of wildfires and subsequent changes to air quality, understanding the dynamic relationship between air pollution and health is becoming an integral component of health management. Considering the air quality and the patient’s living environment brings about plans for healthcare management as well as building in contingencies for decline in air quality […]
April is Irritable Bowel Syndrome Awareness Month
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder within the large intestine with symptoms such as cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both. IBS is a chronic condition with a spectrum of symptoms and intensity that impact diet, lifestyle, and stress. IBS may increase risk of colorectal cancer. IBS affects between 10-15% of the […]
