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Finding ‘Enlightenment’ on Sterile Processing at the AAMI eXchange

Finding ‘Enlightenment’ on Sterile Processing at the AAMI eXchange

Do you know the true cost of sterile processing-related OR events? According to Gregg Agoston, vice president of SpecialtyCare’s Surgical Services Division, that cost averages an eye-popping $6,000 every time a sterile surgical package has a missing or broken component, or a patient develops an infection from a contaminated instrument used in the operating room (OR).

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Building for Strength & Functionality

Building for Strength & Functionality

Way to often people build for overall strength and forget that it’s vital to remain functional in other aspects of movement. Now don’t get me wrong, being strong is great and should be a general goal for most, but what is all that strength worth if you, can’t touch your toes, have poor range of motion in your shoulders with an inability to reach fully overhead or you struggle to get up and down off the ground. 

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7 Stress Busters to Help Cope

7 Stress Busters to Help Cope

Long-term stress is an issue that impacts millions of people and can have dire consequences if it goes unchecked. Having a strategy and prioritizing stress management is crucial to improving stress reactions and living a higher quality of life. The good news is that there are plenty of things to help keep stress in check. 

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The Power of Blueberries

The Power of Blueberries

When it comes to a small but mighty summer fruit, it’s hard to beat blueberries. Is there anything more simple or delicious? You can eat them plain by the handful or add them to smoothies, yogurt, whole-grain cereals, pancakes, desserts, you name it.

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