To All Our Patients - Thank you for your continued patience and support as Quality DME navigates through this unprecedented time. As much as we would like this outreach to be one that brings good news about the recall, there are no changes to report. We are … Read more about Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, and Ventilator Recall – Part 5
Sleepy Sunshine
The sunshine doesn't only bring happiness; it also brings sleepiness! Everyone knows that laying in the sun for too long can harm your skin, but the right amount can lift your mood. Healthline states that exposure to sunlight increases the brain's release of a hormone called serotonin. Serotonin … Read more about Sleepy Sunshine
Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, and Ventilator Recall – Part 4
NOTE: The following notice does not apply to patients who own ResMed or Fisher & Paykel brand CPAP or BIPAP devices. Please disregard this notice if you do. We apologize for any inconvenience as we work to inform our community of an industry-wide recall situation. To All Our Patients, … Read more about Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, and Ventilator Recall – Part 4
Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, And Ventilator Recall – Part 3
To All Our Patients - As we continue to communicate with Philips Respironics, we now understand the next step in the recall process. This Emergency Newsletter - Part 3 will overview this process as it is currently understood … Read more about Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, And Ventilator Recall – Part 3
Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, And Ventilator Recall – Part 2
To All Our Patients, As with everyone in our community, Quality DME was surprised on June 14th, 2021, by the news of an official Philips Respironics Voluntary Recall. Respironics informed us of an ongoing investigation into a potential issue with their products, but their decision to … Read more about Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, And Ventilator Recall – Part 2
Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, And Ventilator Recall Notice
To All Our Patients, We were made aware today, June 14th, 2021, of the voluntary product recall by Philips Respironics on their CPAP, BIPAP, and Ventilator devices. We are actively working with Philips Respironics on the details of the recall and the steps to be taken in response. We understand … Read more about Philips Respironics CPAP, BIPAP, And Ventilator Recall Notice
Fruits, Veggies, and Sleep
Some certain fruits and vegetables have sleep-promoting properties According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a third of adults in the United States are not getting a healthy amount of sleep. Sleep quality affects your overall health and well-being, which is why it is … Read more about Fruits, Veggies, and Sleep
What to Do About Spring Allergies
Spring Is the Season of Cleaning, Beautiful Flowers and ... Allergies As pretty as those spring flowers are, the pollen they release is the biggest trigger for spring allergies. WebMD states that pollen is released into the air by trees, flowers, grasses, and weeds. When … Read more about What to Do About Spring Allergies
Stress & Sleep
Understanding Stress Everyone gets stressed out, and everyone sleeps, but did you know there is a strong relationship between the two? Stress can directly affect the amount of sleep you get and vice versa. The Sleep Foundation states that stress falls into 3 categories: acute stress, episodic … Read more about Stress & Sleep
How Hops Helps With Sleep
Hops Have Sedative Effects What are hops? According to Healthline, they are the female flowers from the hop plant, Humulus Lupulus. They produce beer's bitter flavor. They have a history of use in herbal medicine, dating back to at least the Ninth Century in Europe. Hops traditionally were used … Read more about How Hops Helps With Sleep
Why You Should Love Your Sleep
Treat yourself this Valentine's Day to some much-needed sleep Think of this moment: you’re snuggled up in bed, it's the perfect temperature in your room for sleeping, and your body wakes you up at 6 am since that’s the time you normally wake up during the week. You turn to look at your phone and … Read more about Why You Should Love Your Sleep
Thank You Letter From The President
Dear Valued Customer, When I started with Quality DME in 2008, the company was only four months old. At that time, I had no idea what it would become. It did not take long to feel how rewarding it could be to help the patients we have the opportunity to serve. Over the past thirteen years, I have … Read more about Thank You Letter From The President