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Federal Government Cuts Nursing Home Fines for Health Violations

Changes made to the way Washington punishes nursing home violations has resulted in lowered fines levied against facilities which have injured or endangered residents. An article detailing the changes—and the effects they have had—is available here. Changes in Assessment Compared to 2016, the average fine assessed against a nursing home found in violation of health […]

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Brain Injury Awareness Month: Concussion Injuries in Children — Part I

The Brain Injury Association of America recognizes March as Brain Injury Awareness Month. For this, Henson Fuerst presents a two-part series on how parents can care for concussion injuries in children. In this portion, we identify common symptoms—and how parents can care for their children. Click here for part two of the series where we

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Is Your Loved One Receiving Proper Medication From Their Nursing Home Facility?

During a typical week, hundreds of thousands of nursing home residents are administered antipsychotic drugs for diagnoses in which the drugs are not approved. Nursing home facilities are responsible for ensuring all patients are treated with the utmost respect and care. However, all too often we find nursing home residents being given mind-altering drugs that

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Disabled Veteran in Clinton Needs Your Help in Rebuilding His Home!

Willard Swinson, a North Carolina native, Deacon, and Air Force Veteran, is seeking the community’s help after his home was destroyed in 2016 by Hurricane Matthew. In 2006, Mr.Swinson suffered a serious and life-altering fall which left him a quadriplegic. After years in-and-out of countless rehabilitation hospitals, Willard was able to return to his home.

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Proposed Rules by North Carolina Industrial Commission Addressing Opioid Epidemic in Workers’ Compensation Cases Could Negatively Impact Injured Workers

The opioid crisis has become an issue of huge concern at both the Federal and State levels.  It has also become an issue of prime importance with the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Many injured workers are prescribed opioids as part of their treatment plan.  These medications have are helpful for pain management, but for many

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Start the New Year off Right, Don't Drink and Drive!

Many families and friends will join one another this Sunday night in celebrating beginning of a new year. However, New Year’s is actually the most popular drinking holiday therefore many will be celebrating with their favorite alcoholic beverage in hand. This increase in alcohol consumption heightens the risk of drunk driving accidents occurring. According to the National

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It’s Almost Time to Change Your Clocks – Daylight Savings Time Ends Sunday November 5

The United States will “fall back” an hour this Sunday, November 5, as daylight savings ends. While a majority of smartphones, computers and DVRs will automatically adjust to the time change, there are still some clocks that will require a manual set back. Therefore, make sure all manual clocks are set back an hour before

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A Recent Video Shows Just How Dangerous Cycling Has Become as Drivers Lose Their Minds Around Cyclist

For over 30 years’ cyclists have been gathering at Union Grove Methodist Church to enjoy a group ride in Cary, NC. A recent video shows some frightening footage of a group of cyclists during some shocking moments, where all were lucky to escape injury free. Mike Doub captured the near-fatal accident on his camera explaining,

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