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The month of January is recognized as the National Blood Donor Month here in the United States.  Donating blood is a safe way to help other people.  Millions of people participate in donating blood each year.  However, despite our current donations, a large percentage of people who are eligible to donate, do not donate blood.  […]

January is recognized as birth defects prevention month to help spread information about prevention and prenatal care.  According to the March of Dimes, one out of every 33 babies born in the United States is born with a birth defect.  A birth defect is a change in structure that is present at birth and affects […]

The winter months spread cold and flu viruses more easily because of the cold and dry air and people staying indoors, in closer contact with one another.  We think of germs being spread through the air by coughs or sneezes and through physical touch with someone or something that has been contaminated.  Have you thought […]

Time off that is unplanned is inevitable for many people because of sickness, loss of a loved one, mental health needs and more.  Many employers provide good benefits of taking time off throughout the year to help support these causes.  However, in many workplaces, employee attendance has proven to be a big challenge and a […]

Whether you are locked indoors already due to the weather or are simply looking for some activities to keep you occupied this winter, here is a list of 25 indoor and outdoor activities to keep you busy and having fun. Go see a play or ballet Go ice skating Make hot chocolate from scratch Take […]

Going through an interview process is a challenge for many people.  However, there are many things you can do to prepare for an interview.  Here are a few important tips to ensure that you have your best interview: Assess the mood in the room. Knowing your audience is key to presenting yourself and being received […]

According to Health.gov, 9 out of 10 adults do not have the health literacy to manage their health and prevent disease.  As mentioned previously, health literacy is how patients gather, process and understand health information and then use those to be able to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their loved […]

In any type of healthcare service, it is important to get to know your audience.  Understanding your audience is necessary for the success of your service.  Without knowing the specifics of your audience, you cannot make healthcare individualized or specific.  Some questions to ask yourself and your healthcare team are, what age group are you […]

What does your morning routine look like?  Do you have a list of things you try and accomplish before your busy day begins?  Often, our morning sets the tone for the rest of our day.  Have you thought about ways you would like to improve your morning routine?  Many of us look at ways to […]

We’ve all done it before, overeating during the Holiday Season is easy to do.  We have work parties, school celebrations, family and friend gatherings and many occasions where holiday sweets and treats are rampant.  It can seem like there are delicious holiday desserts and foods everywhere we turn.  However, at the end of the season […]

Cultural competency, or how we understand and view other people can greatly impact our work in the healthcare field.  One of the greatest assets we can obtain is knowing our patients and where they come from.  This can ultimately help us to provide the best possible healthcare.  Here is some additional information on the importance […]

Many of us have gone through cultural competency training either at work or in a class.  Many more of us have encountered situations that have increased our knowledge of cultural competency in our everyday lives.  This could have been an encounter with a person or place or situation that was new and diverse to us.  […]