To honor the contributions to culture and heritage made by people of Hispanic or Latino descent, National Hispanic Heritage Month was enacted into law in 1988. This period runs from September 15 through October 15. The reason behind starting this 30-day period on September 15 is that it is the independence day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Other countries celebrating their independence days during this time include Belize, Mexico and Chile.
Topics: national hispanic heritage month, current events, Doctors, # philanthropists, medicine
If you thought comic strips and comic books were only for kids, you would be sadly mistaken. Comics can be a valuable tool to the medical profession as they can be used in many ways. People are naturally drawn to cartoon characters because they are often able to connect and empathize with them. Because of this, they can be used when dealing with young or old patients and can even be used to teach students pursuing medical careers.
Topics: comics, graphic medicine, pediatrician, teaching tools, Learning
California voters approved Prop. 64, legalizing the adult use of marijuana during the November 2016 election. This law applies to adults 21 and over. Here’s what you need to know about marijuana legalization.
Topics: Marijuana, Legalizarion, California
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If you’re a fan of scary movies and TV shows, you’ve seen how flesh-eating zombies are a deadly threat to humans. Shows like the Walking Dead have led to a surge of public awareness of zombies. It’s a good thing they aren’t real — or are they? With the CDC issuing their 2011 blog Preparedness 101: Zombie Apocalypse, many people had to stop and do a little reality check.
Topics: emergency preparedness, Emergency Kit, disaster, preperation
Recent events throughout the United States may have you feeling like there is something you should do, but you are not exactly sure what it is that you can do. There are many organizations that are supportive of women and whatever causes that you feel strongly about.
Topics: donation, Rights, Civil rights, Womens rights, Donating Wisely
Topics: in the lab, career, public, Colostomy Bag
Interviewing for your first nursing job after graduating as a vocational nurse can be stressful. Most of the questions you can expect to be asked at your interview will have to do with your education, training, skills, and maybe even your personality. By preparing yourself beforehand, you may be able to lessen some of your stress going into your interview.
Topics: nursing interview, career, pubic
Have you ever wondered what makes some people more successful than others? Maybe it’s luck but it's more likely they practice habits for success that anyone, including you, are capable of doing.
Topics: habits of successful people, new year resolutions, public
You might not realize it, but by donating blood, you’re essentially giving the gift of life to someone in need in your community. Blood donations are constantly needed to ensure that there’s an ample fresh supply on hand to provide for those who need blood transfusions because of illness or injury.
Imagine if you or one of family members needed blood in an emergency and it just wasn’t available? Taking an hour out of your busy schedule to donate at our upcoming blood drive can protect our community’s blood supply and help save the life of someone in our community.
Topics: blood donation, public