WCO Blog

The summer months are favorites for many people because of the opportunity to spend more time outdoors and enjoy different activities.  However, spending more time outdoors requires certain cautions, especially around water and with children.  Here are a few important reminder tips to maintain your safety and those around you during the summertime. Pool Safety […]

The summer months have arrived! Warmer weather and no school are the perfect combination for fun.  For many, summer means spending more time outdoors engaging in activities such as swimming, sports, hiking, barbecuing, yard games, yard work and so much more.  However, with the summer fun comes a need for some caution and education to […]

The third Sunday in the month of June celebrates Father’s Day, here in the United States.  This year Father’s Day will be on Sunday, June 21st, 2020.  The history of Father’s Day dates back to over a hundred years ago, but it was not recognized as a nationwide holiday until the year of 1972.  Many […]

Every year on June 27th, National HIV Testing Day is observed.  Healthcare providers, communities and individuals are invited to be a part of this day to help promote HIV testing and early diagnosis.  HIV testing is important to keeping yourself and others safe.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends everyone be tested at […]

CONGRATULATIONS SREYA! SREYA IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR NOVEMBER! “I am from Concordia, Kansas and I am going to be a sophomore at Kansas State University this fall. I enjoyed this class a lot through We Care Online and I am thankful for the reimbursement. Having the opportunity to be in the drawling to […]

Whether you are a supervisor, teacher, employee, student or friend, checking in with others during difficult times is vital. We all handle stress and pressures differently and it is important to recognize that about our peers.  Without asking how another person is doing, we cannot assume that we know.  Difficult times are when we all […]

Are you interested in a new look for your home or office or space? Tired of looking at the same thing every day? A simple reorganization can be all you need.  In addition to adding a fresh look, reorganizing can help you make the most of your space and allow for better functionality.  Organizing can […]

In the United States, every two seconds a person is in need of donated blood.  Donating blood is a safe way to help other people.  Blood is not something that can be made by man or a machine.  It is something that we have to get from each other (donors).  The American Red Cross estimates […]

The month of June recognizes and brings awareness about men’s health and the issues that are faced.  Its purpose is to promote early detection of health problems and encourage men to seek regular medical care.  It also looks to provide care and treatment of diseases.  Some of the most common men’s health issues include, but […]

A great quality of any leader is the act of empowering others.  Empowerment can be defined as the process of gaining strength and confidence and can often be attributed to being given authority or power.  Empowerment can come in many different forms and is something that can be built upon over time.  Many leaders, bosses, […]

If you work in healthcare—or you are training for a role like CNA, Medication Aide, HUC, or Activity Director—you already know how demanding the field can be. Long shifts, physical tasks, emotional stress, and busy schedules can make it hard to focus on your own health. That is why solo activities can be such a […]

Have you thought about all the time you have in one day and how you spend all of it?  Have you ever sat back and wondered where your day went?  Do you ever feel like you did not get anything done during the day?  If you ask yourself what you did instead to fill up […]