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Jun05

7 Healthcare Books to Read This Summer

Posted by Allied Travel Careers on Jun 5, 2018

One of the best ways to relax and unwind is to kick back, take a load off, and grab a good book, especially for healthcare professionals. No matter where you are in your healthcare career, there’s always room for growth and improvement. Do you want to increase the knowledge of your industry and offer your patients better care? If so, check out these awesome healthcare books to read this summer! 7 Healthcare Books to Read This Summer Find Allied Health Jobs Here 1. The Creative Destruction of Medicine by Eric J. Topol, M.D. Though the title may imply the opposite, this book outlines the positive impact of the digital revolution on healthcare. While it seems that the whole world is “plugged in” to technology, the healthcare field tends to resist change. In this book, Dr. Topol – a leading voice on the digital revolution in healthcare – offers his stance on digital medical innovations. These innovations are within reach, but only if consumers demand them… 2. How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman, M.D. On average, a physician will interrupt a patient describing her symptoms within eighteen seconds. In just a third of a minute, many doctors decide on a likely diagnosis and best treatment. Often, these decisions are correct but if they’re wrong, the consequences can be catastrophic. In this book, Dr. Groopman details the thought processes behind doctors’ decisions and how they can communicate effectively and offer patients better care. 3. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch While this book isn’t directly related to the healthcare industry, it’s a valuable read to any professional attempting to balance work and life. In his book, Pausch discusses the importance of overcoming obstacles, enabling the dreams of others, and seizing every moment. After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, Pausch wrote this book to share valuable lessons on hard work and perseverance. This is a must on many professionals’ list of healthcare books to read. 4. Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande In Being Mortal, Gawande discusses what he considers the hardest part of his job – how medicine can not only improve life but also the process of its ending. Medicine has triumphed in modern times and has transformed the lives of many. However, in the inevitable condition of aging and death, what medicine can...

May23

7 Allied Health Events to Celebrate in 2018

Posted by Allied Travel Careers on May 23, 2018

7 Allied Health Events to Celebrate in 2018

These days, it seems like everything is a national holiday. Some are practical, like National School Nurse Day for example. Others, like National Dance Like a Chicken Day, are so odd and specific that we wonder who came up with them in the first place and thought they were a good idea. However, among the weird and crazy “holidays,” there are quite a few allied health events and holidays to look out for. Below are some allied health events coming up for the rest of 2018. Allied Health Events in 2018 1. Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month (August) August is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) Awareness Month. SMA is the leading genetic cause of death in babies less than two years of age. While many people strive to raise awareness of SMA year-round, August is the time in which we really spotlight their efforts. During this month, families and friends of those affected by SMA host events and fundraisers, share information and tell stories to spread awareness. 2. Pain Awareness Month (September) According to the American Chronic Pain Association, “Pain Awareness Month is a time when various organizations work to raise public awareness of issues in the area of pain and pain management.” The first Pain Awareness Month was observed in 2001 and, since then, the event has grown and gained tons of support. For physical and occupational therapists especially, this month is a great time to promote pain awareness with patients and the community. 3. World Physical Therapy Day (September 8th) Each year, we celebrate World Physical Therapy Day on September 8th. This day is an opportunity for physical therapists from all over the world to raise awareness about the contributions the profession makes. Physical therapists are crucial when it comes to keeping people healthy, mobile, and independent. The day is an ideal time for all healthcare professionals to support physical therapists and promote the profession. 4. National Rehabilitation Awareness Week (September 17-23) The National Rehabilitation Awareness Foundation (NRAF) observed the first National Rehabilitation Awareness Week in 1996. Rehab Week is a nationwide celebration to spread awareness and educate the public about the benefits of rehabilitation. Not only that, but the week is also a time to highlight the capabilities of people with disabilities. There are nearly 50 million Americans with disabilities, and Rehab Week is all about shedding...

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Jun05

7 Healthcare Books to Read This Summer

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May23

7 Allied Health Events to Celebrate in 2018

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May10

Beating Depression in Allied Health | 3 Tips for Travelers!

Posted By Connor Smith on May 10, 2018

Travel assignments present some of the best opportunities for allied health professionals of all specialties. You meet fresh faces, explore places you’ve always wanted to see and gain new skills throughout the process! But with all of that excitement, there’s often a certain degree of difficulties. Healthcare workers out of everyone know the struggle of exhaustion, burnout, and even homesickness. If left unresolved, these types of...

Jan17

Allied Health Debate: Mandatory Vaccines For Healthcare Workers

Posted By Allied Travel Careers on Jan 17, 2018

We’re trying out a new blog segment here at Allied Travel Careers called the “Allied Health Debate.” Myself (Troy Diffenderfer) and co-writer Lenay Ruhl will break down a topic and discuss the arguments for and against it, each taking a side. We’ll then ask that you let us know your opinion on the subject. This time around, we’re discussing whether or not there should be mandatory vaccines for healthcare workers, like you! In...

Jan11

Top Pharmaceutical Drugs For 2018

Posted By Troy Diffenderfer on Jan 11, 2018

As 2018 begins to take shape, you’ll be seeing a lot of articles that will detail future healthcare trends. Whether it’s a new technology emerging this year, or a new change to the healthcare landscape, many are doing their best to look ahead to the future and decipher what 2018 will bring. One aspect that many aren’t talking about, however, is the top pharmaceutical drugs for 2018 that will emerge. As scientists are hard at work...

Dec20

Ruling on OTC Antiseptic Soaps | Limiting Germs?

Posted By Connor Smith on Dec 20, 2017

With talk of super-germs and serious epidemics like Zika and Ebola still in recent memory, people are usually reluctant to give up anything they think might prevent disease. Of course, it’s natural to be cautious during flu seasons and weary of other widespread sicknesses. However, the jury is finally coming to a decision on soaps labeled and marketed as “antibacterial” or “antiseptic.” That jury is the FDA, and after years of...