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November is known for many significant holidays and occasions as well as it being the last official month of autumn. From holidays such as Thanksgiving
In 1995, the Society for Public Health or SOPHE, initiated national health education week. SOPHE is an organization of health education professionals and students across
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In celebration of immunization awareness month for August, here is a look at what immunizations are, why they are given and their importance. What are
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
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HIPAA stands for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. HIPAA is a law that was passed in 1996 offering protection for patient’s medical information. It
In recognition of November’s health awareness of diabetes, we previously looked at what diabetes is and the different types of diabetes. Once diagnosed with diabetes
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Earlier this week we explored what a certified nurse aide is, and what the necessary skills are. Here is a closer look at the job
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
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
