The Western Group

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

How to Contour Your Face Shape

All contouring techniques are not created equal. Any makeup artist will tell you that your face shape will make a big difference in determining what type of shading and highligh...

How to Help a Loved One with a Substance Abuse Problem

Amidst the worry and pain that comes from seeing a loved one struggle with an addiction, it's natural to wonder how or if you can actually help them overcome it: what step to take first and which health care professional to turn to.

Mistakes In Outpatient Care Raising Concerns

Although safety measures are often directed at hospitals, experts say physicians’ offices and urgent care centers should get more scrutiny since the bulk of medical care is delivered there.

Study Finds Inpatient vs. Home, Outpatient Care Drives Post-Surgery Spending

A new study finds huge variation in where patients who receive post-surgical care will end up, depending on where they had their operation. And that variat

Residential Care Versus Outpatient Care: A Guide

What level of addiction treatment do you need? In this article, we discuss the differences between outpatient and residential treatment.

Gift Honors World-Class Caregivers at WellStar’s Outpatient Neuro-Rehabilitation

In neuro-rehab, multidisciplinary teams of physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech language pathologists help patients who struggle with activities of daily living after a stroke, brain injury or other neurological impairment.

Oxycodone rehabilitation: How long?

Oxycodone can be addictive! In this article we summarize the duration of oxycodone rehabilitation treatment and what oxycodone rehab looks like. Questions

The Benefits of Outpatient Treatment

Discover the benefits of outpatient treatment. We believe in real-world treatment that is fully integrated with your life.

What Is The Goal of Rehabilitation?

A few days ago I was looking through news articles on strokes and ran across a headline stating that the purpose of rehabilitation is to return lost abilities. The first thought that went through …

Outpatient alcohol programs: What to expect?

Outpatient alcohol programs usually include three main stages of treatment including: assessment, psychotherapy and prescription medication treatment, and

Inpatient vs. Outpatient: Which Has More Preventable Medical Errors?

Preventable medical errors frustrate both practitioners and patients within the medical field. Are they occurring in inpatient or outpatient care settings?

What is Acute Rehabilitation?

Acute Rehabilitation is an intensive, multidisciplinary treatment of stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury, and other medical conditions.

Intensive Outpatient Treatment: The New Standard?

Drug addiction and alcoholism is a progressive disease, so there are many stages of the disease and many different levels of care in which you can treat them. Although the 28 day treatment programs are effective for the severe/chronic cases, Intensive Outpatient is a great alternative. Most people think of a 28 day treatment program when…

Benefits of Vocational Rehabilitation

Vocational Rehabilitation Process - Getting Back to Work Benefits Of Vocational Rehabilitation - Getting Back To Work Vocational Rehabilitation You have followed your doctors’ treatment recommendation

4 Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Programs

Is an intensive outpatient treatment program (IOP) right for your or someone you love? Here's a look at the many benefits.

How much does outpatient alcohol rehab cost?

Three tips for rehabilitation after a stroke

A stroke is life changing, and a frightening experience that can create a daunting road to recovery for survivors.

A Simplified Guide To Rehabilitation Nursing For Strokes

From its main purpose and benefits, to the questions you need to ask before selecting a rehabilitation nurse & facility, we’ve got you covered.