Depression Contributes to Preventable Hospitalizations in Danish Study

Depression contributes to preventable hospitalizations in Danish study
It is estimated that these hospitalizations cost the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services $ 32 billion a year. In addition to increased healthcare costs, some preventable hospitalizations, such as for pneumonia, could contribute to cognitive … Read more on EurekAlert (press release)

Depression: 'Life … loses its luster'
Nearly one in four Lee County residents has been diagnosed with depression or anxiety, according to the 2014 Lee County Community Health Assessment report. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that nearly 8 percent of Americans … Read more on Sanford Herald (registration)