Both hospitals and physician practices are trying lots of different strategies to bridge the gap: beefing up discharge planning to ensure an appointment has been made before the patient leaves the hospital, having a nurse call home within a day or two of discharge, faxing an alert to the primary care office upon discharge.
Soba noodles are Japanese noodles that are made from buckwheat flour. The thickness of the noodles is easily comparable to that of spaghetti, and they can be served both hot or cold. Their nutty flavor works well as a base for stir-fries and salads.
Varieties of soba noodles and types of soba in Japan. 1  Etanbetsu soba: named after the central region of HokkaidÅ (Asahikawacity); 2  Izumo soba: named after Izumo in Shimane; 3  Izushi soba: named after Izushi in HyÅgo; 4  Shinshu soba: named after the old name of Nagano Prefecture. Also known as Shinano soba. (Shinano=Shinshu).