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7 Tips to Cope with Financial Stress Columbia SC

It seems like there's more bad news about the economy every day. Stock values are plummeting, some people owe more money for their home than it's worth, and big banks are going under. So it's no wonder that almost everyone is worried about their bank accounts; in fact, a survey by the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 80 percent of Americans said their biggest worry is money and half of them report having symptoms such as raised blood pressure, disturbed sleep, and a weakened immune system due to the stress.

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7 Tips to Cope with Financial Stress

Clearly those who are concerned about finances are not alone, and if you're looking to relieve some anxiety, follow these seven tips.

1. Identify what worries you.

Keep a journal or a blog about your thoughts and concerns. Sometimes just getting your thoughts out can be freeing. Or write down your expenses, and figure out where you can cut. When you see it all on paper, you may be shocked, for example, by how much you spend on eating out. Figuring out where you indulge will help identify where to cut back.

2. Talk about it.

Don't suffer in silence. Research conducted by Wesley Mission found that 54 percent of people polled did not seek help or talk to anyone about their financial pressures. It may help you to find others who are in or have gotten through a similar situation to find out how they've coped. Or just use the conversation to get your mind off your problems for a little while. Not sure who to talk to? Try connecting through QH's Stress Management Support Group or Anxiety & Mental Health Support Group . You might also find support groups in your community or place of worship...

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SISTERS OF CHARITY PROVIDENCE HOSPITALS

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 420026 Title: SISTERS OF CHARITY ...

ProviderNumber: 420026

Title: SISTERS OF CHARITY PROVIDENCE HOSPITALS

Address1: 2435 FOREST DR

City: COLUMBIA

State Code: SC

Zip Code: 29204

County: RICHLAND

Phone Number: 8032565300

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Voluntary non-profit - Private

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - YES; Stroke Care - NO; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 102; Rate: 148.41; Lower Est.: 108.84; Higher Est.: 187.98)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 9670; Rate: 0.72; Lower Est.: 0.43; Higher Est.: 1.01)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 325; Rate: 13.45; Lower Est.: 6.39; Higher Est.: 20.51)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 4717; Rate: 3.97; Lower Est.: 1.09; Higher Est.: 6.85)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 240; Rate: 2.22; Lower Est.: 0.22; Higher Est.: 4.22)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: 10645; Rate: 3.62; Lower Est.: 2.78; Higher Est.: 4.46)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 64; Rate: 4.31; Lower Est.: 2.06; Higher Est.: 6.56)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 161; Rate: 3.47; Lower Est.: 1.92; Higher Est.: 5.02)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 13; Always: 84
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 12; Always: 84
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 18; Always: 75
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 5; Usually: 19; Always: 76
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 18; Usually: 17; Always: 65
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 16; Always: 77
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 21; Always: 72
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 83; No: 17
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 7; 7 or 8: 12; 9 or 10: 81
YES, would recommend the hospital: 82
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 81

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 82; Probably Recommend: 15; Not Recommend: 3

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 98% (Number of Patients: 454)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 97% (Number of Patients: 157)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 99% (Number of Patients: 927)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 99% (Number of Patients: 927)

LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER

from: Medicare.govHospitalCompare_General

ProviderNumber: 420073 Title: LEXINGTON MEDICAL C...

ProviderNumber: 420073

Title: LEXINGTON MEDICAL CENTER

Address1: 2720 SUNSET BLVD

City: WEST COLUMBIA

State Code: SC

Zip Code: 29169

County: LEXINGTON

Phone Number: 8037912000

Hospital Type: Acute Care Hospitals

Hospital Ownership: Government - Hospital District or Authority

Emergency Services: Yes

Registries: Registries: Cardiac Surgery - NO; Stroke Care - YES; Nursing Care - YES

Death from serious treatable complications after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 114; Rate: 137.57; Lower Est.: 97.82; Higher Est.: 177.32)

Collapsed lung due to medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 10905; Rate: 0.27; Lower Est.: 0; Higher Est.: 0.58)

Breathing failure after surgery Compared to National Average: Better (Number of Patients: 1416; Rate: 5.36; Lower Est.: 1.3; Higher Est.: 9.42)

Serious blood clots after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 3350; Rate: 5.3; Lower Est.: 2.22; Higher Est.: 8.38)

A wound that splits open after surgery Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 539; Rate: 1.96; Lower Est.: 0.08; Higher Est.: 3.84)

Accidental cuts and tears from medical treatment Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 11171; Rate: 2.27; Lower Est.: 1.35; Higher Est.: 3.19)

Serious Complications Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Death after surgery to repair a weakness in the abdominal aorta: No Different (Number of Patients: 89; Rate: 3.73; Lower Est.: 1.5; Higher Est.: 5.96)

Deaths after admission for broken hip Compared to National Average: No Different (Number of Patients: 348; Rate: 3.87; Lower Est.: 2.54; Higher Est.: 5.2)

Deaths from Certain Conditions Compared to National Average: Worse (Number of Patients: NA; Rate: NA)

Patient Review Communication:
Nurses communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 4; Usually: 17; Always: 79
Doctors communicated well - Sometimes/Never: 3; Usually: 13; Always: 84
Receive help as soon as they want - Sometimes/Never: 10; Usually: 25; Always: 65
Pain was well controlled - Sometimes/Never: 6; Usually: 22; Always: 72
Explained about medicines before giving it to them - Sometimes/Never: 20; Usually: 19; Always: 61
Clean room and bathroom - Sometimes/Never: 9; Usually: 20; Always: 71
Area around their room were quiet at night - Sometimes/Never: 7; Usually: 29; Always: 64
Provided recovery at home instructions - Yes: 85; No: 15
Hospital rating (O to 10; 10 highest) - 6 or lower: 6; 7 or 8: 18; 9 or 10: 76
YES, would recommend the hospital: 79
Number of completed Surveys: 300 or more

Patients who gave their hospital a rating of 9 or 10 on a scale: 76

Percentage of Patients who would recommend the hospital: Definitely Recommend: 79; Probably Recommend: 18; Not Recommend: 3

Surgery patients given the right antibiotic to prevent infection: 93% (Number of Patients: 271)

Patients treated at the right time within 24 hrs before or after: 98% (Number of Patients: 154)

Outpatients having surgery who got an antibiotic at the right time: 88% (Number of Patients: 235)

Outpatients having surgery who got the right kind of antibiotic: 92% (Number of Patients: 228)