Happy 19th Anniversary Assured Healthcare and Assured Care at Home!

WATCH WHAT YOU HEAT - Cooking is the number one cause of home fires.

Assured is proud to recognize Hunger Resource Network as this months Community Spotlight. Hunger Resource Network (HRN) was founded in April of 2009 and grew out of a food rescue project at St. Giles Episcopal Church in Northbrook, Illinois that rescued more than 20 tons of food a year from Sunset Foods.

Dear Nurse Chris: After a heart attack two years ago, I took all the medicines my physician asked, but he also wanted me to commit to a long period of rehab. It seemed way too strenuous for me, and I was scared it might cause another attack so I didn’t go. I am 56 now. Was I right or wrong to skip the rehab?

February Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Every year, 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease. 

When it comes to your heart, what you eat matters. Follow these tips for heart-healthy eating.

Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App

The mobile app puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand.

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that's related to a lack of sunlight or changes in seasons. Have you ever heard of the 'winter blues'? SAD is very similar to the winter blues but with increased symptoms

Deciding to step up your physical activity is a great move for your health. It will take you to exciting destinations — like elevating your mood, increasing your energy, improving your sleep, and helping you manage stress.

January Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Winter is a tough time of year for many of us. The cold weather and decreased sunshine sends us inside, where it’s easier to isolate. Try these things to stay connected.

Children are at greater risk for frostbite than adults are. Because of their greater surface area children lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults do. Parents can help prevent frostbite by dressing their child(ren) in layers and covering all body parts from exposure to the cold by wearing hats, scarves, and mittens.

Let the tears roll, for crying out loud!

Dear Chris: The holidays always leave me an emotional wreck. I'm the one in the family who prepares all the food, gets the decorations ready, handles the Christmas tree and deals with the kids and their gifts. But instead of it making me happier, I find myself crying for no particular reason. Is that normal? Any tips so I don't always feel like a mess?

Assured Community Spotlight: eAngel Community

eAngel evolved through a committed desire to help people who are less fortunate.

December Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

A Winter Storm Watch, a Frost Advisory or a Wind Chill Warning—you've likely heard these winter weather alerts on your local news or as emergency notices sent to your cell phone. But where do these alerts come from and what do they mean?

Tips and Resources for New Caregivers

Are you a caregiver to a loved one? Caregiving can be a tough job. It can be rewarding, too.

November Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Assured Community Spotlight. BiG Great Lakes: Changing the way the world views those with disabilities.

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

Ask the Nurse: Christine Hammerlund, President of Assured Healthcare Staffing and Nurse
The cure is close but not close enough