November is National Family Caregivers Month, the perfect time to salute those responsible for the health, safety and well-being of loved ones with a chronic illness, disability, history of substance misuse or frailty of old age. More than one in five Americans have provided such care in the past 12 months, so chances are you or someone you know is juggling the physical, emotional and financial strain of caregiving. Read Full Post

Did you know that approximately 40 million adults in the U.S. struggle with depression and anxiety? Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses that affects men and women of all ages, races and socioeconomic groups. If you or a loved one are struggling, you are not alone. Read Full Post

We recently spoke with Dr. Angie Stebbins, Market CEO Behavioral Health Kankakee and Chicago North, about the need to break the stigma around depression, anxiety and other illnesses. Here we address the mind/body connection and the importance of mindfulness. Read Full Post

Recently we have seen numerous athletes speak publicly about their struggles with mental health. By bringing the conversation into the mainstream these courageous individuals are helping to break the stigma around depression, anxiety and other illnesses. Read Full Post

Sometimes the worst things happen when we least expect it, and often, when we’re in a hurry to get something done. This was the case for Wayne Martin, when he had an unexpected encounter with a cow during calving season. Read Full Post

In a recent visit to see a patient, “James,” Fred Waters strolled in with one hand behind his back, awkwardly concealing a 36” X 24” painting. Fred, a Radiology Tech at Kindred Hospital St. Louis, said he was delivering on his promise to cheer the patient up and then presented a Star Trek-themed painting he created especially for James, a Trekie fan. He even promised additional art for James’ “man cave” at home. Read Full Post

As the COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc along the east coast and mid-Atlantic region last spring, Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital in southeastern Pennsylvania became one of the first Kindred facilities to accept COVID-recovering and more complex patients to help take some of the stress off of ICUs at local hospitals. Read Full Post

Donna Crowley, Unit Secretary at Kindred Hospital St. Louis South, is occasionally referred to as the hospital’s “hub” as she constantly deals with doctors and employees, schedules appointments and patients’ family calls, makes sure food services are stocked and nurses stations orderly, and in her “free” time, comforts those in need. Read Full Post

When Robert Miller, the KHRS Director in Michigan, read the words a colleague had penned for an inspirational song, he was moved to write a poem that echoed similar feelings and provided inspiration from a different point of view. When he was done he shared it with others. “After I sent the email I got a response from a PD in California whom I have never met,” Robert said. “She thanked me for the words and said her team needed inspiration as they were extremely fatigued and have had additional struggles with COVID.” Read Full Post

Every day, patients are brought into emergency rooms or other medical scenarios. Often, depending on their symptoms and situations, they are unable to let the clinicians know certain medical information that may be critical to their care and recovery. As medical providers, Kindred Healthcare and our clinicians are familiar with patients' medical information as it pertains to charts, patient interactions and patient advocates. While our facilities generally don't operate typical emergency room settings, we understand the benefits of having your medical information on hand in case of emergency.

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