Parent Education Classes

St. Luke’s * Idaho Elks Pediatric Services will be providing educational courses for the parents and care providers of our patients as well as children in the community.  The next parent training is scheduled for Thursday, February 5th, 2008.  Time is from 7-8:30pm and will be held in the Pauite Room, located in the lower [...]

Signs & Symptoms of Swallowing Problems

If you observe any of the following, a swallowing evaluation by a
speech-language pathologist may be necessary:
• Coughing or choking periods during or after eating or drinking
• Difficulty chewing and/or swallowing certain food textures
(e.g., hard, chewy or doughy foods)
• Foods or medication sticking in the throat
• Wet/gurgling vocal quality during or after eating or drinking
• Drooling
• [...]

Lymphedema: Medicare Coverage and the Lack There Of

Medicare covers the treatment of Lymphedema under Physical Therapy Services, but the compression bandages, garments and devices required are not covered.  Here is a portion of an article written by Robert “Bob” Weiss, M.S. NLN LE Legislative Advocate, which can be found on the National Lymphedema Network website,   http://www.lymphnet.org/
Medicare Coverage of Compression Garments:    Current [...]