<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[1st Choice Medical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Medical and Mental Health]]></description><link>https://www.1stchoicemedical.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:35:05 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.1stchoicemedical.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Hospital Readmissions Among The Elderly:  A Growing Challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospital readmissions remain one of the most significant challenges facing America's healthcare system, particularly among older adults. Every year, millions of Medicare beneficiaries are discharged from hospitals only to return within 30 days due to complications, medication issues, chronic disease exacerbations, or gaps in follow-up care. According to data analyzed from CMS hospital reporting programs, the average hospital readmission rate in the United States is approximately 14.7%,...]]></description><link>https://www.1stchoicemedical.org/post/elderly-hospital-readmissions-a-growing-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3d842fc46da0aa0d471d1a</guid><category><![CDATA[Health]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:34:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/cc33194e92ac493c81a5d60306500ac3.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ashley Janway</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mental Health and Homelessness in Oklahoma: A Growing Community Health Concern]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mental health is an essential component of overall well-being, yet many individuals across Oklahoma face significant barriers to accessing the care and support they need. Among the state's most vulnerable populations are individuals experiencing homelessness, many of whom struggle with mental health conditions while also facing challenges related to housing instability, healthcare access, employment, and social support. At 1st Choice, we believe that addressing mental health is not only a...]]></description><link>https://www.1stchoicemedical.org/post/mental-health-and-homelessness-in-oklahoma-a-growing-community-health-concern</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3c5560433568818446a511</guid><category><![CDATA[Mental Health and Homelessness]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 22:17:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/64c637_2b984ed3db5d48978512d7c4db5de092~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Ashley Janway</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>