Emergency Nurses: An Overabundance of Violence
As part of a normal workday, emergency nurses witness the injuries and human suffering that result from violence. They treat victims of gunshot wounds, car wrecks, bar fights, domestic abuse,…
The Future of Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis Is Now — Through These 4 Strategies
So much about ovarian cancer is shrouded in mystery, from causes to early detection to effective treatments. That’s why nearly 75 percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer are in advanced stages, leaving their long-term…
How Powerful Patients Save the System Money
Andrew and a patient at a town meeting Andrew and a patient at a town meetingI’ve been reading how U.S. healthcare costs are rising much slower and more moderately than…
How Data Can Help You Get New Patients
When looking for new patients, healthcare facilities are using a variety of marketing tactics such as an optimized website, blog, direct mail and social media.While all of these avenues have…
Choosing Your Medical Specialty: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Why I Chose to Become an Ob/Gyn Physician –My interest in medicine began with my grandmother, who was a labor and delivery nurse. I used to visit regularly and listened…
How Mobile Technologies Are Changing the Face of Medicine
Mobile technologies have changed our lives. They’ve revolutionized the way we communicate, how we manage daily chores and tasks, and even how we find our way from place to place.…
Is a Career in Naturopathic Medicine Right for You?
Here’s a fact: naturopathic physicians benefit the lives of their patients, and encourage a healthy lifestyle that’s built on the principal belief that wellness is about more than the body;…
Who is responsible for patient engagement within pharma?
As someone spending a lot of time working with clients on both digital communication and patient engagement, there are often remarkable parallels between the two. Of course, patient engagement is…
How to Prepare for a Second Opinion Doctor Appointment
(This post was originally published on the Patients Helping Patients blog on the Patient Empowerment Network) (This post was originally published on the Patients Helping Patients blog on the Patient…
Strategies for Optimal Hospital Supply Chain Solutions
The demand for healthcare is growing exponentially. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) experts believe that the demand will accelerate through at least 2020. While healthcare providers are facing growing…
