Finding Meaningful Work in Healthcare: Older Workers
Are you thinking of delaying retirement? Have you been laid off recently and need to find work, perhaps in a new field? Or are you a midlife career changer in search of a meaningful way to make a difference? You, or someone you know, is not alone.
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The Power of Prevention
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For Your Leadership Toolkit: A New Equation
Students sometime encounter situations that leave a lasting impression and reveal an intangible quality about themselves that stands out within peer groups. What distinguishes these students in the minds of a future employer? What causes the admissions officer to pull this applicant from the pool? How are others influenced by this person?
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Reconciliation Act of 2010 Includes Significant Student Aid Provisions
In light of the economic downturn, budgets are tight and money is in short supply. So how does one afford college during tough times, and what impact will the Reconciliation Act of 2010 (H.R. 4872) have on paying for college?
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Healthcare disparities and heart disease
Every minute someone dies from a coronary event in the United States.
You might think heart disease doesn’t affect you personally, but you probably know someone who has suffered a heart attack or has heart disease. Learn the facts, be aware, and join the cause to help reduce the number of deaths in the United States.
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Summer 2010 Opportunities to Give Back to Medically Underserved Communities
65 million people live in primary care Health Profession Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
49 million people live in dental Health Profession Shortage Areas (HPSAs).
There are not enough health professionals to care for people living in these shortage areas.
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Jobs of tomorrow will target highly-skilled, educated healthcare workers
Health care is forecasted to remain a large source of job growth in the labor market. Read more
Healthcare Reform 101
After all the press and arguments you have heard about health care reform, you may be wondering how we got here, what’s exactly in the bills, and what’s going to happen next. Explore Health Careers wants to demystify the process for you and provide some insight into what may happen in the weeks ahead.
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Get the help you need to complete college
Disadvantaged students are more likely to complete a four-year bachelor’s degree with key supports during their college years, according to a recent study. Read more
America’s aging will increase demand for geriatric health workers
Americans are growing older, living longer, and more likely to have health concerns. Those three facts are driving demand for health workers who specialize in caring for older patients. Read more
The ABCs of academic health careers
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PhD prep for African-American males
The University of Pennsylvania is launching an 18-month Academy focused on preparing Black males for admission to Ph.D. programs in education immediately upon completion of their undergraduate studies. Hurry! Applications are due August 21st. Read more
The Value of Volunteering
In this economy, many students may find it difficult to find a paid summer job. Volunteering in a health care setting won’t fill your pockets with cash, but it can be a valuable learning experience that helps you prepare for a health career. Read more
Don’t let past mistakes limit your future health career
Everyone makes mistakes. Unfortunately, today’s technology makes it easy for college admissions officers and potential employers to learn much more about you than what appears on your application or resume. Make sure your past doesn’t prevent you from a future career in health. Read more
How to make a major decision
Declaring a college major can feel like the biggest decision you’ve ever made. Here are 10 things to consider before you make this major decision. Read more
Find a Job in a Tough Economy
This video offers some helpful tips and advice for landing a healthcare job that's just right for you in this very tough economy. Read more
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question about health careers or career planning? We've probably heard it before. Look here for answers. Read more
Veterinarians: Caring for animals, people and the planet, too
We rely on veterinarians and veterinary technicians to care for our cats and dogs, but these dedicated health professionals also play an important role in protecting public health, monitoring environmental conditions, researching new medications, and ensuring the safety of our food supply. Read more
3 things to look for in a pre-health enrichment program
Imagine sitting inches from a human cadaver... Researching the cure for a devastating disease... or helping a child with impaired vision learn to write her name. These are the types of experiences you might encounter during a summer in a pre-health enrichment program.
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Get the government to pay off your student loans
Federal agencies and state governments will help pay off students loans for certain health care practitioners if they agree to practice in geographically or economically underserved communities for a certain length of time after they graduate. Here's a guide to loan forgiveness programs for health workers. Read more
So what exactly does a D.O. do?
Instead of an “M.D.” after your doctor’s name, you may see the letters “D.O.” which stands for Doctor of Osteopathy. September is National Osteopathic Medicine Month – a good time to learn about this interesting and fast-growing career. Read more
AHEC of a Way to Start Your Health Career
Pursuing your ideal health career doesn’t have to be a stressful process. In fact, there are people in your local Area Health Education Center (AHEC) who can help you get the experience, guidance, and training you need to become a successful health professional. Read more
Centralized Application Services
Centralized application services (CAS) simplify the application process, because you fill out just one form to apply to many professional schools. Read more
Health Careers Are "Hot"!
"MoneyTalks News" focused on 5 fast-growing, high-paying health careers in a video segment titled "This Year's Hottest Jobs." Read more
Good with computers? Consider a health career.
Today, nurses enter patient data into handheld computers. Doctors instantly transmit electronic prescriptions to the pharmacy. For anyone who enjoys using computers, health care offers a variety of exciting and rewarding career opportunities. Read more
Health careers top U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Careers 2008”
US News & World Report’s list of "Best Careers for 2008" highlights several health careers that offer prestige, high job satisfaction, strong employment prospects, and competitive pay.
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Job Corps lets you earn while you learn
Worried about the high cost of college? U.S. Job Corps could pay you while you train for a rewarding health career. Administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, Job Corps provides residential career training in several Health Occupations at no cost for eligible students aged 16-24 years.
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Start Your Health Career While You’re Still in School
Pre-enrichment programs, including summer work experiences and semester internships, help you plan your career path and prepare for an exciting future in almost any health care field. Read more
A Step-by-Step Approach to Planning Your Health Career
To meet the increasing demand for qualified health workers, many health care institutions are creating “career ladder” programs. These programs enable unskilled employees, especially minorities and low-income workers, to obtain on-the-job training and experience that will help them qualify for better, higher-paying health careers. Read more
Career ladders help health workers move up faster
Career ladder programs enable workers in health care settings to get education and skills training on the job, so they don’t have to take time off and lose income while they prepare for a better-paying career. This article highlights examples of career ladder programs for aspiring nurses, pharmacists, health information managers, and other health workers.
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Top 10 Reasons to Pursue a Health Career Now
A health career offers a good salary, job security, interesting work in your choice of settings, flexible qualifications, promotional opportunities and the chance to make a difference in people’s lives. Here are 10 reasons to consider a health career now. Read more
Explore the fascinating field of forensic science
Interest in forensic science has exploded with the popularity of television series including “CSI” and “Bones.” Many community colleges and four-year universities now offer programs in forensic science. Before you enroll, learn more about careers in the forensic sciences, and what it's really like to be a "CSI."
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Four out of 10 fastest-growing jobs are in health
According to CNN Money magazine, healthcare jobs will be among the fastest-growing jobs between now and 2014. Read more
Minority Ed Programs in Jeopardy on Election Day
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13 of 15 Highest-Paying Jobs Are in Health
The medical profession dominates the top end of MSN Money's list of the 25 best-paying jobs in America. Read more
No Hi Tech Substitute for One-on-One Teaching in Med School
Today's med students may listen to lectures via iPods and hone skills on virtual reality patients, but a new study shows there's still nothing to match the teacher-student relationship during clinical training. Read more
Programs Help Increase Minority Enrollments in Med School
Programs created to increase the enrollment of minority and disadvantaged students to medical schools appear to be effective ... but many ethnic groups remain underrepresented among physicians in the United States.
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Moving Closer to Electronic Records for All
The nation is moving ever closer to having electronic medical records for every healthcare patient in the United States. What does that mean for health professionals? Read more
Post-Bacc Programs Help Minority and Low-Income Students
UCSF research shows programs increase minority enrollments in med school Read more
Shrink Student Loans with Public Service
New grads who want to change the world often find that fighting poverty begins at home, as they contemplate their first measly paycheck and Kilimanjaro-size student loans. One solution: With assistance programs that repay student loans in return for work in underserved areas, you can do good and still make a big dent in that debt. Read more
Outbreak at Watersedge
This free interactive game will introduce you to the world of public health, as you help track down the source of a mysterious illness that has struck the small community of Watersedge - and stop the outbreak before more residents get sick.
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What's Up, Doc?
Whether it's a result of supply and demand or an increased awareness of new treatment options to explore, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of practicing naturopathic doctors (N.D.s) and other health practitioners in the field of Complementary & Alternative Medicine.
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