WCO Blog

An inclusive environment is one that incorporates everyone and allows him or her to participate and contribute with his or her uniqueness.  It takes the individuality of each person and values those differences and helps them to prosper.  We are each individuals and have different attributes that are special.  An organization or group needs to […]

In a world where people are looking to spend less time on events but achieve better outcomes, it is helpful to learn additional ways we can be more efficient. It is final exam season and a time where competency and proficiency are essential.  It seems to be an imperative skill, but most of us were […]

Healthcare in the United States is evolving and it is challenged to do so, in order to reduce spending costs and provide more effective care.  Technology continues to play an increasing role in the advancement of healthcare.  As healthcare jobs become more complex and the need for additional professionals increases, it is important to allocate […]

We’ve all done it. We leave work or class and that difficult part of the day pops in your mind, or maybe it’s something you wish you would have done, or maybe it’s something you made a mistake on. It can be challenging for many of us to set aside work/school and solely focus on […]

Our mission as healthcare providers and educators is to improve the health and healthcare of those worldwide. In order to support this mission, we must think critically in our everyday work and activities. Critical thinking is defined by Webster as “the objective analysis of facts to form a judgment”. Many of the decisions we make […]

Drug interactions are when a drug is taken along with another substance that then causes the drug to perform differently.  Drug interactions are important to be aware of and know how to avoid because of the potential harm they can cause.  According to a recent poll from the National Poll on Healthy aging through the […]

  The holiday season is upon us and is not slowing down!  The holidays are a special time of the year filled with celebrations, family, friends, traveling and much more.  With these occasions, come added responsibilities and potential stressors that could weaken the immune system. A weakened immune system can lead to an increase in […]

In 1983, President Reagan declared November to be the national Alzheimer’s disease awareness month. Alzheimer’s disease affects over 5 million Americans today, compared to less than 2 million when November was first termed the national awareness month.  It is important to know and be able to recognize the early signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s as […]

We are quickly approaching the holiday season and this can be a stressful time for many people, due to the sheer amount of things going on.  From holiday gatherings, to traveling, shopping, cooking, and cleaning.  These are just a few of the many added responsibilities and pressure during this time of year.  Why not try […]

It is 2017 and social media is a normal part of communication between individuals, businesses, organizations and communities.  Social media now plays a larger role in the healthcare industry then it ever has.  Social media is being used to engage with the public and connect with patients.  It is also being utilized to educate patients, […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding healthcare improvement, since President Trump declared the opioid crisis a health emergency in the United States on October 26, 2017.  Leading the discussion of healthcare reform in the United States is the Healthcare of Tomorrow Conference.  The Healthcare of Tomorrow Conference is an annual event run by […]

Close your eyes and take 30 seconds to think about what makes you happy about your work.  What types of things came to mind?  Is it simply your job duties that you enjoy, is it your coworkers, or are there additional factors?  Are there things that your employer does to recognize your hard work and […]