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Healthcare is always changing, which is why Nexus stays up-to-date on trends and innovations. Here, we share news from the Nexus network, tips for caregivers and patients, and updates from the fields of medicine, mental health, and behavioral health.

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Transitional care unit: what it is, who qualifies, and how treatment impacts patient recovery. »

Most people are familiar with the ER or ICU, but have you ever wondered where patients can go once they’re stable? One of the most important stages of hospital recovery occurs in the transitional care unit — also known as… Read More Transitional care unit: what it is, who qualifies, and how treatment impacts patient recovery.

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3 respiratory care tips for caregivers. »

It’s easy to take respiratory wellness for granted. Breathing is, after all, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, meaning it requires no thought or effort. When a life-altering injury or serious illness affects a loved one’s ability to breathe, however,… Read More 3 respiratory care tips for caregivers.

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Here’s how to find help for a medically complex child »

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) identifies “complex patients” as those with complex healthcare needs, multiple chronic conditions, many medications, multiple providers, frequent hospitalizations, and limited abilities1. They noted there are factors that contribute to patient complexity, from age and… Read More Here’s how to find help for a medically complex child

How to talk to your at-risk youth about residential treatment »

For more than a decade, mental, behavioral, and substance abuse disorders have been on the rise among young people. The COVID-19 pandemic only added to increasing instances of persistent sadness and hopelessness, as well as suicidal thoughts and behaviors1. For… Read More How to talk to your at-risk youth about residential treatment

How cognitive therapy supports brain injury rehabilitation »

Catastrophic neurological injuries leave a lasting impact on the body and mind. After sustaining a brain or spinal cord injury, some patients have trouble balancing, moving their limbs, speaking, seeing, and hearing. In addition to physical impairments, cognitive deficits in… Read More How cognitive therapy supports brain injury rehabilitation

Top 3 benefits of a psychiatry program with integrated medical care »

If your child sustained a traumatic injury as the result of a car accident, the need for medical care would be obvious. Broken bones, damaged organs, and lacerations have visible effects that can’t be ignored. But what if your child… Read More Top 3 benefits of a psychiatry program with integrated medical care

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6 tips for staying healthy after a Prader-Willi Syndrome program »

For children and adolescents with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), inpatient programs can be life-changing. They offer structured, supportive environments in which patients can shed pounds through controlled diets, physical training regimens, medical interventions, and behavioral therapies. After successfully completing a child… Read More 6 tips for staying healthy after a Prader-Willi Syndrome program

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Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas Announces Grand Opening »

Nexus Health Systems, a network of inpatient specialty care hospitals and residential campuses, announced today the grand opening of its Dallas location. The new Nexus Dallas hospital will care for infants, children, adolescents and young adults with debilitating injuries and… Read More Nexus Children’s Hospital – Dallas Announces Grand Opening

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