17 06 2019
The allied health sector is appealing for people looking to start a new career – and for good reason. Dynamic and growing by leaps and bounds, there are great opportunities for well-paying jobs throughout the healthcare field – and it doesn’t require years of medical school! Whether you’re new to the field or looking for […]
2 06 2019
There are no two ways about it: technological developments in healthcare have saved countless patients and are continuously improving our quality of life. Not only that, but technology in the medical field has had a massive impact on nearly all processes and practices of healthcare professionals. In this article, we look at the benefits and […]
11 05 2019
Mercy Health / Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND Thinking of pursuing a career in medicine, only to be dissuaded by high student loans and long years at school? While it’s a far less risky (and stable) career move, you still need to make sure you’re suitable for an allied health career. Do you enjoy science as […]
19 04 2019
You’ve probably seen medical assistants (MAs) and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) in your physician’s office, moving around hospitals, or caring for senior family members at assisted living facilities. Though MAs and CNAs may have similar job descriptions, they’re incredibly different careers once you get past the basics. In this article, we compare training and job […]
18 06 2018
Advancements in medicine, technology, and improved hygiene have helped us to eradicate (or at least control) some of the most devastating infectious diseases the world has ever seen. While infectious diseases may no longer be the killers they once were, they are still with us, as proven by the Ebola outbreak of 2014. In this […]
22 02 2018
Few things are more important to people than their health, and the disparity in accessibility from state to state couldn’t be more staggering. While no state is perfect in its approach to healthcare, there are a considerable amount of contenders for a place in our list of the top 10 states for healthcare. Though politically […]
8 12 2017
Between cleaning, cooking, traveling, and working busier-than-usual hours, the holiday season can turn any one of us into a total Grinch. For healthcare professionals, it’s definitely one of the most stressful times of the year, with a notable increase in hospitalizations and mandatory overtime hours. To boot, allied health workers often receive impersonal work-themed gifts […]
20 12 2016
It’s hardly surprising that interest in allied healthcare careers like cardiac sonography and diagnostic medical sonography is on the rise. Everyone – from students who want a career in medicine without spending years in medical school to people looking for a career change – is taking an interest in these fast-growing fields. The bigger question for most […]
13 12 2016
There’s no denying it’s been a hectic few years for healthcare workers. From the passing of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) back in 2010, changes have been coming fast. Now, with the election of Donald Trump, the uncertainty attached to this past year’s rising premiums has only increased. So what is the future of the […]
7 12 2016
The holidays are a joyous time – aside from the frantic search for unique Christmas gifts for the people you care about most. The stress and pressure can turn anyone into a Grinch. This is particularly true for those medical professionals in your life. You know how hard they work every day. More than anyone, […]