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Check That License God forbid anyone need some type of therapy service, but listed below are some criterion to follow when selecting a therapist. therapists • therapy
The Physician Assistant Another position in the health care field which is expected to grow faster than others is the Physician Assistant. pa • physician assistant • health care careers • career opportunities in health care • scope of practice
AMA Wants Clinics Investigated The AMA (American Medical Association) has called for an investigation of retail clinics for possible conflict of interest. retail clinics • ama • conflict of interest over clinics • primary care practitioners • nurse practitioners
Career Options in the Health Field Despite the economic downturn, jobs in the health field are still growing. The population is aging and growing and needs more and better health care. health care jobs • careers in health care • health field • second and third career options • doctors
Team Approach to Health Care Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes or heart disease may find a team approach to managing their disease and preventing complications is a wise decision. team approach to health care • managing chronic diseases • preventing complications from chronic diseases • diabetes • heart disease
Healthcare Solutions With advances in technological capabilities, along with ingenuity and competition in the marketplace, healthcare may be more affordable than readily meets the eye. health insurance • healthcare • prescription drugs • nurse practitioner • eye glass discounts
Diarrhea -- What is it, How it is Treated? Diarrhea is typically, and usually, a annoying condition that almost always responds to home treatment. However, there are times, particulary with young children, when hospitalization is required. This article covers some of the most common forms of diarrhea and explains when further, more aggressive treatment may be warranted. diarrhea • sprue • idiopathic diarrhea • children • young children with diarrhea
Choosing the RIGHT Health Care Provider for Your Family How to choose the right practitioner for your natural family. Deciding who to trust with the healthcare of your child is an important choice and often difficult for parents who practice attachment-style/alternative parenting. It's important to weigh your options and choose wisely so you won't have to constantly argue with a doctor who disagrees with your parenting decisions. parenting • medical • vaccinations • circumcision • attachment parenting
Turning 50? Have a birthday colonoscopy! Author's impression of her virtual colonoscopy and her standard colonoscopy. colonoscopy • virtual colonoscopy
Breast Cancer Screenings Women have several diagnostic options for breast cancer detection and prevention. Doctors recommend yearly clinical exams and mammograms for starters. breast cancer screenings • diagnostic tests for breast cancer • breast cancer prevention and detection • yearly clinical breast exams • breast self-exams
Dealing With The Doubters And Deserters.
Suggestions for support and establishing new friendships. lyme disease • diagnosis • groups • choice
Five Rights of Medication Safety There are Five Rights to Medication Safety. Some facilities and medical texts indicate a few more, but these five are common to all versions. five rights of medication safety • medication errors • nurses • health care professionals • how to take medication safely
Training to Be a Psychiatric Nurse In the US, the professional requirements to become a psychiatric nurse include completion of high school, a college or university nursing program and a licensing exam. how to become a psychiatric nurse • psychiatric nursing specialties • how to become an advanced practice registered nurs • psychiatric nursing high school requirements • psychiatric nursing degrees
Alternative HRT at Menopause This interview with Nurse Practitioner Pamela Egan, explores plant based Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT) and the problems obtaining it in the US. hormone replacement therapy • bio-identical hormone replacement therapy • alternative hormone replacement therapy • bhrt • hrt
Back to Basics A brief remembrance of why we are proud to be breast cancer survivors and advocates. survivor • advocate • helping hand • reaching out • overcoming adversity
Company-Based and Retail Clinics Many people have no insurance or access to health insurance. Many companies are making access to health care a basic benefit of employment. Retailers are helping too. health care • health insurance • company clinics • retail clinics • uninsured
Costochondritis and Breast Pain Discussion of how costochondritis, inflammation of the rib cage, can cause breast pain costochondritis • breast pain • mastalgia
Delivering Hope to People with Disabilities A key component of the Ontario Disability Support Program can provide significant hope for many people, but a thorough review must be done to avoid missed opportunities. employment supports • labour market analyses • low wage employment • ontario disability support • odsp
Family and Medical Leave Act (Part 2) This article, the second in a series of three, defines must-know terminology related to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993. family and medical leave act • fmla • human resources • management • personnel
Help for Postpartum Depression There are many treatment options for mothers who experience postpartum depression including medication and counseling, in addition to alternative therapies. postpartum depression • help for ppd • symptoms of ppd • breastfeeding • medical provider
How to Recession Proof Your Career Improving employability in economic downturns requires strategies such as obtaining certifications, cost cutting, demonstrating leadership, and strong team playing. how to recession proof career • recession proof career • improve employability • economic downturns • save company money
Lybrel Offers End to Menstruation Lybrel is a new birth control pill that allows women to skip their periods completely. lybrel • periods • end • menstruation • wyeth
RN or LPN What's the Difference? In the U.S. there are two distinct classifications of nurses; the Registered nurse (RN) and the Practical/Vocational nurse (LPN/LVN). nurses • how to become a nurse • rn • lpn • lvn
Tips For Your Doctor's Appointment Make the most of your next doctor's appointment by being prepared to discuss your concerns, your symptoms, and your questions. tips for your doctor's appointment • ask questions • prepare a list of medications • prepare a list of questions • how to talk to your doctor
What is a Nurse? Nurses are professionals in the health care field who combine the fine art of caring with scientific skills and knowledge. how to become a nurse • nurse • registered nurse • lpn nurse • nurse jobs
What Is Panic Disorder? This article explains that highly successful people may suffer from Panic Disorder, tells how it is diagnosed and treated, and offers hope to all who suffer from anxiety. panic disorder • how is panic disorder diagnosed • panic and racing heart beat • panic and sweaty palms • panic and shaky legs hands
Health Care Givers - Please Have A Heart! Breast cancer survivor's travails with round two of breast cancer and the inhumanity of some health care workers. healthcare professionals • rudeness • incompetence • ignorance • lack of compassion
Jump For A Cure! Skydivers freefall to raise funds for breast cancer patients on Long Island. breast cancer • skydive • tandem jumps • hop and pop • dirt diving
Sleeveless!!! Some of the smaller, but just as annoying, side effects (or emotional effects) of breast cancer. The things they don't always prepare you for. axillary dissection • mastectomy • sentinel node biopsy • emotional roller coaster • lymphedema
Sucker Punched A suspicious lump sends the author into a tailspin. cyst • suspicious lump • ultrasound • the waiting game
Water Intoxication A tragic example serves as an important lesson about drinking too much water. water intoxication • water balance • overhydration • dehydration • osmosis
A Day In The Life Of A Nurse An introduction to the nursing profession. Part I in a series of aritlces on nursing and nursing care. nursing • education • delivery systems • nurses • cna
A Modern Day Fairy Tale A cancer patient donates his concert tickets to another cancer patient. Volunteers in the community help to provide a memorable evening for a young girl. concert • volunteers • billy joel • elton john • limousine
Gardens for Healing A garden can give us hope for recovery, and even offer some healing sights, sounds and fragrances. If you must recuperate from a major illness, try to do it in the garden!
Weight Loss During the Holday Seasons Weight loss, particularly during the holiday season, can sometimes be dificult. Up to 34 percent of adults are considered obese, which adds to the ever-increasing health problems associated with weight gain. This article outlines some basics concering weight loss and how to deal with dieting during the holidays. Be sure to check with you family clinician before embarking upon a weight control program particularly if there are substantial health issues. weight loss • obesity • holidays • obesity • weight
Emotions and Choices in Miscarriage My personal experiences with two late miscarriages, the first one resulting in a D&C at the hospital and the most recent one unassisted at home. miscarriage • pregnancy loss • prenatal loss • pregnancy • bleeding in pregnancy
Oh Yes, It CAN Happen to You! Too often we have this magical faith that bad things happen to other people. But do you believe in magic? And are you willing to risk your life for that belief?
Two Key Indicators of Recovery and Restoration: Your Heart Rate and Your Blood Pressure Two key medical indicators of whether or not you are overtraining and heading for illness, and whether or not you have let your body recover enough so that it benefits from the training runs you do, rather than be destoyed by your efforts. These are your heart rate (pulse) and your blood pressure, so you need to know haow and where to measure them - and where to buy what you will need!
Innocent in Death Chapter One Chapter Preview: Chapter One - Innocent In Death by JD Robb (a Valentine's surprise from me) jd robb • nora roberts • eve dallas • murder • mystery |
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