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Eating “local,” courtesy of regional farms, suppliers, and nearby farmer’s markets has been one of the biggest recent movements in the food industry. It’s not unusual to see which local beef farmer provided the steak on your restaurant menu. Much like the organic and natural food trends, accessing local food sources has become more affordable, […]

World Health Day is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. Each year a theme is selected that highlights a priority area of public health. The Day provides an opportunity for individuals in every community to get involved in activities that can lead to better […]

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University recently discovered that seniors who regularly volunteer decrease their blood pressure by 40 percent!  The study’s lead author Rodlescia S. Sneed said, “As people get older, social transitions like retirement, bereavement and the departure of children from the home often leave older adults with fewer natural opportunities for social interaction. […]

Congratulations, Haley D.!  Haley is our March Tuition Reimbursement Winner for Kansas!  She will be getting a check from us soon. You could be next! “I am a sophomore at Fort Hays State University. I need a job while in college and my sister recommended me to take classes through you as she did. . […]

Congratulations, Laura N.!  Laura is our February Tuition Reimbursement Winner for South Dakota!  They will be getting a check from us soon. You could be next! “I have been married for 38 years to my wonderful husband; we have 2 fur babies, Sadie and Sarge. I have been working in health care for 14 years […]

On Oct. 30, 1990, The Doctor’s Day Resolution became public law #473. A joint Resolution of the 101 Congress designated March 30th as National Doctor’s Day. Purpose: To recognize and gain recognition for Doctors. How can you celebrate Doctor’s Day? Here are some ideas for your community: Create a theme poster for use in hospitals […]

On Oct. 30, 1990, The Doctor’s Day Resolution became public law #473. A joint Resolution of the 101 Congress designated March 30th as National Doctor’s Day. Purpose: To recognize and gain recognition for Doctors. How can you celebrate Doctor’s Day? Here are some ideas for your community: Create a theme poster for use in hospitals […]

The Home health aide career has gained a lot of popularity and significance in the recent years. Home health aides or nursing aides provide care for people in the comfort of their homes. They are specifically trained to give medical aide such as dressing of wounds, giving injections and administering first aids. The training is […]

More often than not, men are unjustly forgotten when it comes to nursing equipment and apparel, but not this time. Male nurses work the same long hours as their female counterparts and thus deserve their own list of comfortable nursing shoes to keep their aches and pains to a minimum. The best nursing shoes for […]

There’s been much speculation about how the growing senior population numbers will affect us. Will there be enough economic resources to sustain this huge shift? Will there be sufficient services, like adequate healthcare, to accommodate a graying demographic with their special needs? A recent Pew Research study examined the attitudes about the growth in aging […]

The “Twenty Year Club” is a nationwide honorary member organization for experienced nursing assistants who provide direct care in nursing homes, homes, hospices, or other long-term care services. PURPOSE OF THE “TWENTY YEAR CLUB: To recognize and validate the nursing assistants who provide consistency and predictability to the people in their care. To identify and […]

A survey of U.S. households conducted between 2003 and 2010 revealed that approximately 2.7 million U.S. residents are infected with chronic hepatitis C virus, according to a new report. This figure marks a decrease by about 500,000 cases identified by a similar analysis conducted between 1999 and 2000, according to the new report, which was […]