Geisinger Home Health

"Help us beat COVID-19. Make immunity your super power." -- Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ben Doga #COVID19 #SleeveUp

This Patient Experience Week, here's what we want you to know: We work every day to make patient satisfaction and quality care our top priority. The patients and families we serve have placed a profound trust in us, and we will never waiver in our mission to prove worthy of that trust and provide the best care possible. #PXWeek2021

Today is National Healthcare Decisions Day, and we want you to Voice Your Choice! When faced with deciding on a home care provider, remember that the choice is yours. Your right to determine who will be on your care team is something we take seriously. We encourage you to voice your questions, your concerns, and your worries. You can rest assured that we’ll take an honest, quality-driven approach to your healthcare and we’ll trust your decision. #HealthcareDecisionsDay #NHDD

Today is World Health Day -- an initiative created by the World Health Organization to create awareness of a specific health theme each year. This year's theme is: "Let's build a fairer, healthier world for everyone." Not everyone has access to quality healthcare, but we're proud to contribute to the solution by providing our services in the comfort of our patients' homes each and every day! #WorldHealthDay

In the United States, COVID-19 has struck racially and ethnically diverse communities particularly hard. African Americans, Hispanics/Latinos, and American Indians/Alaska Natives are around four times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 than are white people. This National Minority Health Month, the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities is sharing trusted information to help everyone get #VaccineReady. Topics include: Get the facts about COV...ID-19 vaccines. Share accurate vaccine information. Participate in clinical trials. Get vaccinated when the time comes. Practice COVID-19 safety measures. Follow along for updates all month long. #NMHM2021

New Year, New Diagnosis? Are you treating someone who might be a bit uncertain about dealing with a new diagnosis? Dealing with multiple conditions/symptoms... Uncertain about medications Requires self-administered treatment Requires use of new equipment Minimal existing support at home Advanced age If this patient is someone you know, please give us a call. We can help with a new diagnosis.

It's National Technology Day, so we wanted to take this opportunity to let you know: If you're headed home, we can help! Our highly trained clinical staff is here to help keep you safe at home. We offer patient-specific protocols, telemedicine, and/or telephonic visits for patients who prefer the comfort and safety of home. #NationalTechnologyDay

It's National Pharmacist Day, so we would like to take a moment to say THANK YOU to pharmacists everywhere. You are vital components to patient care and we appreciate you! #NationalPharmacistDay

Happy New Year!

Are you treating someone struggling with common everyday tasks who might need OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY at home? Low Vision Urinary incontinence Difficulty with dressing, grooming, or bathing tasks... Difficulty feeding self Difficulty with meal preparation or simple household tasks Difficulty managing medications If this patient is someone you know, please give us a call. We can help. #OccupationalTherapy

As we begin the month of December, there's something we would like you to know: Our healthcare team is available evenings, weekends and during the holidays to provide the support needed to help you or your loved ones in the comfort of HOME.

Merry Christmas from our LHC Group Family to yours! Our Christmas wish is that you all get to safely and meaningfully celebrate the holiday. #Christmas

Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you a safe and enjoyable holiday. #Thanksgiving

Merry Christmas Eve from the LHC Group Clinical Team. We're proud to put worries to rest this holiday season. #ChristmasEve

It’s time to fall back this weekend! Our disaster partner, American Red Cross, reminds you to turn your clocks back & test your smoke alarms. #TurnandTest #EndHomeFires redcross.org/fire

COPD is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. The disease affects millions of Americans and is the third leading cause of disease-related death in the U.S. This #COPDAwarenessMonth, ask us how we can help you or your loved one!

Happy Healthcare Quality Week! We are proud to be setting the standard for high-quality, compassionate care! To find out more about our commitment to quality care, give us a call. #HQW2020

Happy Holidays from the Geisinger Home Health - Camp Hill Office Staff!

How likely is it you’ll encounter at least one person who is infected with the coronavirus if you go to a bar in Denver? What about a 100-person wedding in Baltimore? Or a Thanksgiving dinner with 25 guests in Los Angeles? The answers to these questions and many more can be found on Georgia Tech's free, intuitive and now peer-reviewed COVID-19 Risk Assessment Planning Tool: https://covid19risk.biosci.gatech.edu/

CDC is preparing for flu and COVID-19 to both spread this winter. You can help. For the best protection against flu, get yourself and your loved ones vaccinated, because this season, especially, no one has time for flu. #FightFlu #COVID19

Why live with close calls, sudden urges and inconvenient bathroom visits? November is National Bladder Health Month, so take control! Ask your doctor how home healthcare can help. #BladderHealthMonth #BladdersMatter

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the theme this year is: We are in this together. Join the National Breast Cancer Foundation this October to get her access to the care, treatment, and support that she deserves.

COVID-19 and flu are both viral respiratory illnesses with similar symptoms, making it hard to tell the difference based on symptoms alone. While experts learn more every day, see what we already know about the differences between flu and COVID-19 here: https://bit.ly/2O1QVX2.

October is National Physical Therapy Month! Did you know that in-home physical therapy can improve a patient's confidence AND independence? Scroll through to learn how! #PTMonth #ChoosePT

In continuation of our educational home health series, today we’d like to talk about who can receive home healthcare. Individuals who need one-on-one instruction to help better manage their condition, symptoms, and recovery can benefit from this type of care. Home health may be indicated if a patient: Has a new diagnosis or an exacerbation of an existing diagnosis... Has a new medication Requires teaching on a disease process or medication Is at risk for or experiencing complications requiring labs Requires other skilled nursing services (wound care, teaching, observation, and assessment) Requires frequent follow-up from a physician’s office Has frequent re-hospitalizations Contacts a physician’s office frequently Exhibits behaviors that indicate he or she is at risk for falls Needs physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, or medical social services, due to: mobility problems, bowel or bladder incontinence, vision problems, ADL needs, and new DME training See more

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Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, a general term for memory loss and other cognitive abilities serious enough to interfere with daily life. For patients living with this disease, we provide physical, mental, and emotional care all in the comfort of the home Have a GREAT DAY everyone!

Celebrating our amazing staff members!! We can’t thank you enough for all your hard work through these difficult times!!