Tag Archives: Immune System

The danger of MRSA — 021911

Posted on February 19, 2011 by FredMarx

I’ve written before about the danger of MRSA to us all. It’s a bacteria, is highly contagious, potentially deadly, and you are probably carrying it on your skin right now ! But your immune system is healthy, so your body … Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged Bacteria, Immune System, MRSA, NPR | 1 Comment

Medical update — 010411

Posted on January 4, 2011 by FredMarx

Mom has had a cold since before Christmas. While it didn’t seem like much then, it sure does now. She sounds horrible. The doctor at Piedmont Place ordered a chest x-ray which turned out negative for pneumonia. So Mom is … Continue reading →

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Letter to hospital system president

Posted on May 18, 2010 by FredMarx

Following is the text of a letter dated today and addressed to the CEO/President of the local health system constituted by three major hospitals and many other medical facilities. Certain information has been obscured for legal and privacy reasons. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged Assisted Living, Caregiver, CEO/President, Doctor, Emergency Room, Health System, Hospital, Immune System, Infection, Piedmont Place | 1 Comment

Parental update – 022410 2nd edition

Posted on February 24, 2010 by FredMarx

Elizabeth asked a good question today: “Why is Pop getting all these infections?” Background: you’ll recall that Pop had a UTI and MRSA just before Thanksgiving including a three-day hospitalization; more recently, he had a lengthy cold and now he’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Living life at old age | Tagged Elderly, Elizabeth, Hospital, Immune System, Infection, MRSA, Piedmont Place, Skilled Nursing Care, UTI | Comments Off