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One lesson that many of us have learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is just how essential nurses are to saving lives and helping people during even the most challenging crises. Over the past several decades, the healthcare field has undergone many changes as providers embraced innovative treatment methods and digital recordkeeping. Throughout these shifts, nurses’…

The massive volume of digital information generated and collected in healthcare facilities continues to grow as providers and other organizations strive to make better use of data, improve patient care and lower costs. Electronic health records (EHR) brought organizations wider access to detailed information that can be updated more frequently. Meanwhile, the COVID-19 pandemic has…

The average American woman earns 81% of what an average American man earns, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. And this stark disparity has hardly budged for more than a decade: the pay gap between men and women has sat at 80%-83% since 2004. The gap varies by industry, according to Payscale: the legal…

A visit to the doctor’s office usually includes a request to list the medications you take. But soon, the doctor may also ask you to list the foods you eat. For millennia we have been curious about how foods affect the ways we think, feel and heal. In the last century, we have transformed this…

In hazardous situations like wildfires raging across California, people around the world falling ill to a new viral strain or a violent plot threatening civilians, strategic decision-making saves lives. Organizations rely on experts who anticipate these dangers and act to mitigate crises. By learning to implement best practices for emergency planning, response and recovery, you…

You know the ins and outs of your favorite sports: the rules, the stats and the histories. While many aspects of the games stay constant, advances in technology and shifts in funding are transforming how professional leagues and collegiate athletic associations function. And for anyone who’s considering a career in sport management, it’s vital to…

For over 100 years, there has been an unsung hero in the medical field: the healthcare social worker. In her 1930 address, Ida Cannon, a pioneer of the practice, stated, “The medical social movement service recognizes that there should be within the hospital… someone definitely assigned to represent the patient’s point of view… and to…

A decade ago, it was a simpler time for the average teenager. A decade ago, teens could go to school, interact with their friends, and come home without fear that bullies or harassment would follow them. They could go home, recharge and start fresh the next day. That is no longer true. Thanks to the…

A quick peek at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services or the Center for Science in Public Interest websites shows some eye-opening statistics about nutrition in America. According to these sources: The typical American diet exceeds the recommended limits on intake levels for refined grains, saturated fat, sodium and solid fats/added sugar. The…

Athletic administrators, also known as athletic directors, are responsible for overseeing the entirety of an organization’s athletics, including national teams and conferences as well as recreational and intramural sports in addition to coaches and staff. These professionals also manage the budgets and finances of an organization’s athletic department which may include fundraising duties. If you’re…