Caring for individuals with mobility issues can be challenging. Family members, caregivers, and healthcare workers are constantly looking for ways to ensure the safety and comfort of those in their ...

Hillrom, a medical devicemaker based in Chicago, has recalled its patient overhead lift device after multiple reports of serious injuries and two patient deaths. Hillrom is recalling its Liko ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . From the start of rehabilitation, it took a median of 1 day for patients given a mobile patient lift to stand vs ...

Wallingford’s Gaylord Specialty Healthcare said it’s received a $75,000 grant from the Connecticut Health and Educational Facilities Authority to buy and install new ceiling-mounted lift equipment for ...

In a hospital work-day, nurses typically each lift a total of 1.8 tons, equivalent to a small car. This heavy lifting to move patients can cause injuries to the nurses, clinical staff and patients. We ...

ELYRIA, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Invacare Corporation (NYSE: IVC) announced the U.S. introduction of its Birdie™ Evo XPLUS, an innovative patient lift solution for the post-acute care setting. With its ...

Cody, WY, June 29, 2020 — The Woodstock Fire Department responded to a call where a 500 lb. man slid out of his chair and needed lift assistance. As this was the second call from the same patient in ...

Immobility in patients has always been an issue at home or at a hospital. It can be a result of a neurodegenerative disease, stroke, or even a bone fracture, making it challenging to move a person ...