African American Contributions to Healthcare and Science

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blaack history month February is Black History month and there have been several important contributions to the healthcare system made by African Americans in the past several hundred years that have helped bring us to the state of the art care we have access to today. Today we look at just a few of them, but we invite […] Read More

Pets In Healthcare

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February is National Love Your Pet month and today we look at the growing trend of using pet therapy in healthcare settings. From pediatric hospitals to elderly care facilities cats, dogs, and other animals are helping patients right alongside doctors and nurses. So what are some of the benefits of having a furry caregiver? Let’s […] Read More

The Winter Blues

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Staying healthy in winter blog Top 5 Reasons to Take a Winter Session Class Winter is here and so is the cold weather. For many people the winter blues are setting in hard. Today we look at a few tips to get you over the snow and looking forward to warm sunny spring days Lighten Up – The days are […] Read More

Hand Sanitizer or Hand Washing

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Which is Better: Hand Sanitizer or Hand Washing? Flu season is here in full force and it’s more important than ever to keep your hands clean and germ free. So today we take a look at what method of hand cleaning is really the best to keep you healthy and germ free. Hand Sanitizer is […] Read More

Top 5 Reasons to Start Classes this Winter

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Top 5 Reasons to Take a Winter Session Class It may be frosty outside, but our toasty warm classrooms are here to help you get started on a hot career in healthcare sooner than you think. It’s the New Year and a perfect time to start working towards a new you. Here are 5 great […] Read More

Jobs in the Healthcare Industry are Fast-Growing in 2018

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medical assistant - (VGstockstudio / shutterstock) Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing fields in the United States. As the Baby Boomer generation retires, there’ll be greater need for compassionate and well-trained healthcare experts at all levels from home healthcare aides to surgeons. Medical assistants and nursing assistants are two bright spots in an already promising field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics […] Read More

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s

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The Allen School of Health Sciences is proud to support an important health related cause every month and we dedicate the month of January to Alzheimer’s Awareness. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. It is a degenerative disease, which means that symptoms will get worse over time. Alzheimer’s is […] Read More

3 Cheers For Career Services

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Resume tips for recent healthcare grads In honor of National Career Development Month, we want to take a moment and give a shout out to our incredible Career Services staff here at the Allen School. From orientation to graduation these folks are here to help YOU succeed every step of the way. Just one more way the Allen School goes the […] Read More

Common Medical Movie Mistakes

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Common medical mistakes in movies With great knowledge comes great responsibility, and with your great knowledge you are gaining every day at the Allen School, you may find yourself cringing next time you turn on the TV and watch the latest medical drama that used to seem so awesome. In fact, you may be wondering if there’s actually anyone consulting […] Read More

New Year Resolutions – Make 2018 GREAT

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2018 resolution blog The New Year is nearly upon on us and it’s time to start thinking about those resolutions. Now is the time to start planning to make 2018 a truly amazing year. You can start working towards your goals as soon as January and have a bright new future before the end of the year. You […] Read More