Category: Resources

June 29, 2022

Another Kind of Infection is Rapidly Spreading in 2022

Mobile malware is malicious software that’s specifically designed to target mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets. Mobile malware isn’t new, and it’s not as prevalent as malware that attacks the traditional computer, but it is increasing at a very alarming rate. In fact, Proofpoint recently reported there has been a 500% jump in mobile malware attempts in Europe since early...

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June 22, 2022

The Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

Dallas Mavericks’ owner and tech entrepreneur, Mark Cuban, has received many business pitches during his lengthy career, but in 2018 a cold email from a man named Dr. Alex Oshmyansky stuck out to him. In the email Oshmyansky asked Cuban for an investment in his company, Osh’s Affordable Pharmaceuticals. Cuban had some ideas of his own regarding affordable medicine, so...

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June 8, 2022

“It’s Cool to Fly American Airlines” Program Returns to Assist Passengers with Disabilities

With Covid restrictions easing many are making travel plans for vacations or to visit with family.   While many know and understand the process of flying to their destination, for people with Autism and other disabilities, the experience can cause anxiety, fear, or discomfort.   This can create challenges that may cause someone with disabilities to refuse to fly. In 2014, American...

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June 1, 2022

Summer Fun Done Safely

Summer is just around the corner!  it’s my favorite time of the year! It’s when I can get outdoors and connect with nature more, whether it’s through a day at the park or just getting some summer projects started. There are so many fun activities that can be created, even in your own backyard… How about welcoming hummingbirds with a...

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May 25, 2022

Hospice Help

Do you remember everything you hear and read?  If you are like me, often times it goes in one ear and out the other!  We have many programs here at the HCQU to help during difficult times.  One of the most difficult times we experience in our lives is the passing of a person in our care.  Did you know...

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May 18, 2022

Changes in the DSM-5

The Diagnostic Statistical Manual is a handbook utilized by clinicians and psychiatrists to diagnose people with mental health disorders. The handbook lists the specific criteria to be given a specific diagnosis. The DSM-5 was released in 2013. The DSM-5-TR (text revision) was released in March 2022. Two changes are significant to our system. These include those related to intellectual disability...

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April 20, 2022

Put a Little Spring in Your Step with the Adapted Fitness Program at the Butler YMCA

The Butler YMCA began running a series of fitness classes March 14, 2022. These classes are listed as being ideal for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities. Caregivers and support staff can attend free of charge. The program was developed by Corrado Bello who has worked at the Butler Y for almost 3 years in membership and as a personal...

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April 13, 2022

Evusheld Authorized: New COVID-19 Treatment

The FDA issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for AstraZeneca’s Evusheld™. Evusheld is a new COVID-19 treatment designed to prevent COVID-19 infection in vulnerable and immunocompromised individuals who may not have an adequate immune response to COVID-19 vaccination. In immunocompromised patients, a vaccination may not generate enough immunity so they are still able to have a severe infection. Evusheld gives...

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April 6, 2022

David O’Conner, Ready, Set, Go!

I had the pleasure of meeting David O’Conner and hearing, first hand, about his experience with Special Olympics.  David proudly told me that he lost 25 pounds while getting ready to run the 15K.  He also spoke about how his increased activity has helped manage depression.  David also shared that he has had ups and downs in his life but...

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March 30, 2022

Celebrating People with a Little Something Extra

World Down Syndrome Day was March 21st, 2022. Down syndrome, or Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder that occurs when there is an extra copy, either full or partial, of chromosome 21. This occurs in about 1 in 800 births. Because Down syndrome occurs genetically, people who have this diagnosis typically share some common traits or characteristics. These include low...

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