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Techniques for Safe Lifting and Carrying of Patients
Some PHS patients have little or no mobility and that means parents and caregivers may have to do some significant lifting, handling, and carrying. Physical demands for those caring...
Tips on Reusing and Rotating Trach Tubes
Trach tubes can be safely reprocessed, providing patients with proper ventilation and secretion management, while maximizing resources and saving health care dollars. How many times can a trach tube...
Jamming at JAM: Sharing Care at Juvenile Arthritis March
The day started with Charles Dias, a PHS kid, starting this year’s Juvenile Arthritis March (JAM). He sounded an empty air horn, so he improvised and ended up yelling...
John’s Troubleshooting Tip of the Month: Poor Quality Mists or Prolonged Treatments In Nebulizer Kits
PHS understands how stressful it can be when a piece of equipment isn’t working properly, and we want to help resolve any issues as soon as possible for you....
Medicaid for Children
Are you eligible for health coverage—yet unable to afford the premiums? In Minnesota, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, or CHIP, offer free or low-cost health coverage to...
Happy National Nutrition Month!
PHS is celebrating National Nutrition Month and this year’s the theme is “Eat Right with Color.” Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of vitamins and minerals thus providing many...
Bowling to Benefit Kids
PHS helps raise money for U of M’ s Amplatz Children’s Hospital At PHS, we help kids thrive every day—usually in their homes. But last week, staffers carried out...
Adaptive Sports Programs for Medically Complex Kids
“Yes, you can,” parents and caregivers can tell medically complex kids. ‘Yes’ to playing baseball, soccer, golf, scuba—and a little downhill skiing when the season’s right. PHS continually sees...