Backpacking Checklist – Medicine

Imagine finding out that your stomach thinks that you should not have had that ice cream just before your bus departs for a 18 hour ride. Having the right medicine with you can literally be a life saver. Always double check with medical authorities what you need to bring on your trip. The below list […]

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Acupuncture – What’s The Point?

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical procedure, in which needles are inserted into the patient along well-defined meridian points. Stone needles have been discovered that date back over four thousand years. Later needles were made of bronze, silver, or gold, while the modern needle is usually made of stainless steel. There are more than 360 […]

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The Medical Record

The medical record is one of, if not THE, most important documents within the delivery of healthcare services.It is what tracks the course of a patients care. It allows medical providers to review a patients medical history as well as plan a course of care for the future. It is a communication tool that not […]

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Health Tips for Kids

Obesity among kids is increasing at an alarming rate. What should you, as a parent, do to prevent this epidemic from spreading? These tips may help you: 1. Lead a healthy lifestyle – you can not teach a child healthy habits if they do not see the same habits in you. As the parent, you […]

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