Category Archives: Health

How To Stay Healthy As A Nurse During Flu Season

YES,IT’S HERE. Cold and flu is fast upon us. You’ve probably heard plenty of coughs, sniffles, sneezing, and throat clearing going on already. And if you haven’t succumbed yet, you’re wondering when it’s your turn to catch it. Up to … Continue reading

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Phobias & Anxiety A Medical Assistant Encounters

The medical assistant professional must be aware of the phobias that their patients may have and know how to react should a fearful episode occur on the job. Below are some of the top phobias you may encounter. Patient anxiety. … Continue reading

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How To Maintain Professional Relationships in the Office

You spend most of your time with them. With a single word, they can make or ruin your day. They know more about you than does your own mother. They’re your co-workers and your associates, your bosses and your employees, … Continue reading

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4 Tips for Quality Health Care

Getting quality health care can help you stay healthy and recover faster when you become sick. However, we know that often, people do not get high-qulaity care. A 2004 study of 12 large U.S. communities found that just over half … Continue reading

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Meet Our New Blogger

Hi My Name is Celeste and I am a Certified Medical Assistant.I have been in Medical assisting 6 years. As long as I can remember, I knew I have always wanted to help people but didn’t want to do years … Continue reading

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25 Infographics & Research Studies to Learn About Sleep & Your Health

If you changed your clock this March to compensate for Daylight Savings Time, did you notice a change in your sleep patterns? Research has shown that it won’t have much effect on your health other than making you a bit … Continue reading

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25 Painless Tips to “Cheat” Your Way to Happiness, Health and Wellness

If you are working in medical assisting, or any other health profession, you know that optimum health cannot be achieved without some hard work and dedication. However, it is possible to “cheat” your way to better health and even happiness … Continue reading

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25 Infographics & Research Studies to Learn About the Childhood Obesity Epidemic

In February this year, First Lady Michelle Obama announced what she called a “very ambitious” program to end childhood obesity. This nationwide campaign, called “Let’s Move,” calls for initiatives that target parents and schools, and that provides information about nutrition … Continue reading

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The Ultimate Set of Swine Flu Tracking Tools

H1N1, often referred to as the swine flu, is a new strain of influenza that made its debut early in mid-April 2009. With the upcoming seasonal changes, H1N1 is expected to make another appearance as it spreads from person to … Continue reading

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Top 50 Healthcare Policy Blogs

Are you concerned about current health care policies? Are you even more concerned with the future of this issue? Health care is intertwined with business, markets, government and private business. It is international and it is consumer-oriented as well as … Continue reading

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