Home safety is essential to keeping you and your family safe and for preparing you for possible home emergencies. According to the National Safety Council, in 2016 there were 161,374 preventable injury-related deaths. They also report that this number has increased 86% in the last...
Have you been looking for a way to improve your health and physical performance? This may not be the answer you were expecting, but incorporating stretching can be a solution. Stretching is defined as intentional movement to improve a muscle’s elasticity. Stretching warms up your muscles...
There is a recent push in healthcare to transition from a patient mindset to a partner mindset. A patient is someone who is receiving treatment and a partner is someone who takes part in his or her treatment. This trend is patient-focused and encourages healthcare...
CONGRATULATIONS, ASHLEY! ASHLEY IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR MARCH! [caption id="attachment_23013" align="alignright" width="300"] Ashley B[/caption] "I am a firm believer in letting things come to you, so when my friend told me about We Care Online, I knew that was the place I was intended to take...
Boundaries are defined as a line that marks the limits of an area. Personally, this relates to how you allow others to behave toward you and how you respond. In terms of relationships, boundaries can be physical, emotional, material, mental, spiritual, and sexual. Boundaries can...
Continuing our topic this week on patient safety, we are taking a look at cancer screenings. As previously mentioned, one form of a medical error can be an incorrect diagnosis. One way to improve safety in this area is by completing recommended physical examinations, per...
March 11th through March 17th is 2018‘s Patient Safety Awareness week. This week is dedicated to focusing on improving patient safety and recognizing that we can all play a part in this effort. According to the Campaign for Patient Safety 4 out of 10 Americans report to have...
Earlier this week we explored job roles of a pharmacy technician. Here is a closer look at the job requirements and job outlook of a pharmacy technician. These are important to be aware of if you are considering this career or are interested in additional...
What is a pharmacy technician? This week is highlighting the role of a pharmacy technician. A pharmacy technician has a significant role in assisting to keep a pharmacy safe, organized and efficient. A pharmacy technician is part of a team that takes care of patients, specifically...
In the United States, food allergies have steadily increased among Americans in the past several decades. There is ongoing research being done to figure out why there is this increase and what we can do to make changes for future generations. In the healthcare field,...