Archive for 'Medical'

Avoid Becoming a Heart Attack Statistic! | 02.03.10

Valentine’s Day has just passed us by, but there is no better time than the present to start taking care of your heart!
Unfortunately, one American has a coronary event every 25 seconds. About one person each minute will die from it. If you or someone you love is at risk for heart disease, [...]

Medicare Costs Send Elderly Patients to the Hospital | 02.01.10

Do you or someone you know need Medicare? A new study reveals that when Medicare plans to raise co-payments for outpatient care, the elderly cut back on doctors’ visits and end up needing more expensive hospital care.
With the cost of healthcare skyrocketing, many insurance companies have required their patients pay more out-of-pocket charges when [...]

Be an Empowered Patient in 2010! | 01.26.10

How many times have you seen a doctor this past year? While doctors, nurses, and other health professionals work to help keep you healthy, it is your responsibility to be an empowered patient. By taking an active part in your own health care, you will be doing your part to ensure that you will live [...]

Is Becoming a Surgical Technician Right for You? | 01.09.10

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, surgical technicians will likely experience a 24% jump in employment through 2016. Therefore, if you are interested in a career path that is certain to provide you with a great deal of employment stability, you might want to consider going to school in order to become a surgical [...]

Getting Prepared to Start a Massage Therapy Business | 01.07.10

If you are planning to start your own massage therapy business, it is important to realize that you will need more than just your massage knowledge to be successful. In fact, there are several supplies that you will need to purchase and steps that you will need to take in order to draw in customers [...]

Interested in the Medical Field? Consider Becoming a Physician Assistant |

According to U.S. News & World Report, physician assistant positions are among the top 30 career paths in the United States. Yet, many people are still unaware of this career choice or, if they have heard about it, are unsure of what the job entails.

As the name implies, a physician assistant, or PA, is responsible [...]

Tips for Successfully Launching a Massage Business |

After you graduate with your degree in massage therapy, you might be interested in using your education and training as a springboard toward starting your own massage therapy business. If so, you are not alone. In fact, according to the American Massage therapy Association, approximately 92% of massage therapists consider themselves to be independent contractors [...]

5 Benefits to Becoming a Dental Hygienist | 01.06.10

Are you considering becoming a dental hygienist? Aside from doing something you enjoy, there are many benefits associated with becoming a dental hygienist. Here is a look at a few of them.
Benefit #1: Flexible Scheduling
One benefit to becoming a dental hygienist is the fact that you can enjoy flexible scheduling. In fact, a wide variety [...]

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