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The month of August is recognized nationally as Immunization Awareness Month.   Immunization is a process that protects one’s body, or immune system, against harmful elements that could enter.  Mostly these include diseases that we could come in contact with.  In addition, immunizations help develop one’s immune system and help it to grow stronger.  Immunizations are […]

What do you think of when you or someone says, “I had a good night sleep”?  A good night sleep is important but can have a different meaning to different people.  Maybe a good night sleep means sleeping without waking up.  Or maybe you like 9 hours of sleep at night, or you could enjoy […]

As we explored in the previous blog, The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, also known as the NAHUC plays a large role in the health unit coordinator profession.  In addition to certification and recertifications, the NAHUC assists to provide education, support and networking for the health unit coordinator professionals.  The NAHUC provides opportunities to […]

The National Association of Health Unit Coordinators, also known as the NAHUC holds an annual conference to promote the profession of a health unit coordinator.  This is the 37th year of the conference and is open to unit coordinators, supervisors, administrators, educators and additional individuals who are involved in the health care system.  There is […]

Earlier this week we looked at what medical billing is and how it is important in the medical system.  However, to understand medical billing completely, it is necessary to dive a little deeper into medical coding.  Medical coding takes health information from medical records and assigns appropriate codes.  Medical coding is a system to classify […]

The medical field is a complex and large system that includes not only many positions, but also many layers of care and many pieces that contribute to making the system function.  To fully understand the medical field, we are going to take a look at a key piece that it is necessary to all medical […]

CONGRATULATIONS, AMANDA! AMANDA IS OUR TUITION REIMBURSEMENT WINNER FOR JULY! “Hello! My name is Amanda, and I’m thrilled to win the tuition reimbursement! It is an awesome opportunity. My plans are to attend nursing school at Neosho County Community College, and attend a RN-to-BSN program upon graduation. I am a newlywed and dog mom to […]

Appreciation by dictionary definition is a recognition and enjoyment of the good qualities of someone or something.  It can also mean having a complete understanding of the worth of something.  Appreciation in a relationship can take many forms from words spoken, to acts of service to physical gestures.  That being said, why does appreciation matter […]

Many of us have been visitors or possibly even a patient at a hospital, at one point in time.  A hospital can be a confusing place to visit because of the unique terminology that is used to differentiate departments and sections of the hospital.  It can be overwhelming to some people, or it can simply […]

Fourth of July is the celebration of the independence of the United States from the British.  Many of us recognize this holiday as a day to celebrate America.  We may have similar traditions of fireworks, cookouts, parades, and wearing red, white and blue.  What are your Fourth of July Traditions?  Do you have any unique […]

This summer are you looking for a new career path?  Or are you considering advancing your career?  Consider exploring a home health aide!  Here are three questions and answers about what a home health aide is all about. What is a home health aide? A home health aide is a certified nurse’s aide who specializes […]

Let’s talk time management.  I don’t know if you have ever wished there were more hours in the day?  Maybe you have more things to do than there are hours left in the day.  Or maybe you wished you could get things gone quicker to enjoy more of your day.  If you are like me, […]