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Nurses, is it time for a change? Need more flexibility in your work schedule? Apply Now! First Option Home Health and Infusion is currently hiring Nurses around Acadiana! Whether you are looking for Full-Time, Part-time, or PRN, we have the flexibility you need.

People who have prediabetes have a 50% chance of developing diabetes over the next 5 to 10 years. This National #DiabetesMonth, learn how to prevent diabetes by managing or even reversing your prediabetes. niddk.nih.gov/health-informa… @NIDDKgov

November is National #DiabetesMonth! Prediabetes is a serious health condition affecting more than 1 in 3 U.S. adults. Get tips from @NIDDKgov on how to manage and even reverse your prediabetes: niddk.nih.gov/health-informa…

If you are sick with COVID-19, ask your physician about monoclonal antibody therapy with First Option Home Infusion or call us for a consultation at 337-234-1292

September is Sepsis Awareness Month Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection that can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. In other words, it’s your body’s overactive and toxic response to an infection.

Diabetes and summer: Learn more about how to beat the heat. mayocl.in/3ADJSL8

Women's Health Week is May 13 through 19th. Make appointments for your necessary screenings and immunizations. We hope you don't need our services at First Option Home Health & Infusion, but if you do, you will very quickly realize that with us, "It's the Way Homecare Should Be."

High blood pressure is often called the silent killer. You might not have symptoms, but it’s a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Monitoring your own blood pressure at home can help you keep your blood pressure under control. bit.ly/2iFB6U5

April is Occupational Therapy Month and we would like to thank all of our occupational therapists for their continued hard work and consistently positive outcomes!

For nearly 35 years, we have delivered an unmatched quality and standard of care for our patients. Locally owned and operated in Lafayette, we are Acadiana's trusted homecare provider. For all of your home health or home infusion needs, make First Option your 1st choice!

Research suggests that an emotionally upsetting event, particularly one involving anger, can serve as a trigger for a heart attack or angina in some people. Stress can contribute to high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors.

#AmericanHeartMonth Heart-healthy living tip - Choose heart-healthy foods Heart-healthy eating involves choosing certain foods, such as fruits and vegetables, while limiting others, such as saturated and trans fats and added sugars.

Many factors affect your cholesterol levels. Age, sex, eating patterns, and physical activity level can all affect your cholesterol levels. Children can also have unhealthy cholesterol levels, especially if they’re overweight or their parents have high blood cholesterol.

#AmericanHeartMonth Heart-Healthy Living Tip - Get your cholesterol checked High blood cholesterol is a condition in which your blood has unhealthy levels of cholesterol—a waxy, fat-like substance.

We've recently been given authorization to administer the monoclonal antibody "bamlanivimab" to patients who've contracted COVID-19 and who are at a high risk of developing serious symptoms. We're allowed to administer the antibodies in nursing homes, SNF, and assisted livings.

Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood. If this pressure rises and stays high over time (140/90 or higher), it can damage your heart and your blood vessels and lead to plaque buildup #AmericanHeartMonth

Every February is #AmericanHeartMonth! Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women, but by taking preventative measures, you can lower your risk of developing heart disease and also improve your overall health and well-being!

1st Option HCS is also now authorized to provide the monoclonal antibody infusions at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and skilled nursing facilities for COVID-19 positive patients who are immunocompromised and are at a high-risk of developing severe symptoms.

If you are interested in working for a locally owned and operated healthcare provider who has been serving the community for over 34 years, First Option Home Health & Infusion is now hiring Nurses in the Acadiana area. Apply now on our website: qualitymanagementresourcesweb.com/apply-online