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What to know before you go: Tips for a first-time blood donor

The American Red Cross recently launched the Missing Types campaign to raise awareness of the need for new blood donors – and those who haven’t given in a while – to donate and help ensure lifesavi…

» How to Donate

There are several types of donations you can make through Blood Assurance which will make an impact in your community<br>Whole blood donors are the lifeblood of our community!<br>Whole blood donation is the most common form of donating: whole blood is collected from the donor and taken to the laboratory where it is separated into specific components, such as red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Donors can provide a whole blood donation every 56 days (8 weeks). A whole blood donation takes…

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

The One Thing Massage Therapists Wish You'd Stop Doing

10 Benefits Of Chiropractic

Chiropractors offer adjustments to improve spinal alignment and overall well-being before symptoms develop.

This Is What 7 Smoker vs. Non-Smoker Identical Twins Look Like After Years Of Lighting Up

Identical twins may be born with nearly identical DNA, but their choices throughout life – including diet, environmental toxicity, and the chemicals they are exposed to – can alter their genetic expression and influence the way they look. Because identical twins are an excellent study to determine the effects dietary and lifestyle choices may have […]

Can health services handle the Apple Watch?

Apple's Watch upgrade brings new features that some warn could put strain on health services.

Teaching Health Centers: when there’s nowhere else to go

Contacting your representative in support of Teaching Health Centers is a crucial step in developing the primary care we need, both now and going forward.

What is Allied Health?

Highest Paying Jobs in Allied Health

With a two-year degree you can land one of the highest paying jobs in allied health. Don't put your future on hold any longer!

Division of Allied Health and Wellness

Through intensive hands-on courses and practicum experiences at local hospitals, physicians’ offices, clinics, agencies, and out-patient facilities, our Allied Health and Wellness Division programs extensively prepare you to immediately enter the job market. Allied Health Programs include:Dental Hygiene, Health/Physical Education, Human Service Associate, In-Home Nursing Assistant, Integrative Health, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Basic Medical Transcription, Business…

Wellspring School of Allied Health

The WellSpring School of Allied Health blog has great information on health, wellness, our career training programs and more!

How To Find Mental Health Services in Your Area

Mental health services are critical because they provide essential support for people who are struggling with their mental health. Treatment can allow people to better manage their mental health conditions, connect them with resources, and provide support for their families. Mental health care providers are a meaningful and integral part of the overall health care system. However, it can be difficult to know where to look…

Why a health center?

Why a health center to get your healthcare? Why a health center as a place to work? We often get a lot of questions about what makes a health center

When will health services hook up to the tech revolution?

Technology can profoundly transform the healthcare sector, but trust is still a big issue

WHO Framework on integrated people-centred health services

The Framework on integrated people-centred health services represents a call for a fundamental shift in the way health services are funded, managed and delivered. This is urgently needed to meet the challenges being faced nowadays by health systems around the world. The fact that people are living longer, along with the burden of treating long-term chronic conditions and preventable illnesses which often require multiple complex interventions…

Walk-in Doctor Visits at Work? Welcome to the Office Health Center

What if you could see a doctor without leaving work--or spending time in a waiting room? To keep employees healthy and productive, businesses bring doctors--and more--in-house.

Check Out the 16 Highest Paid Allied Health Careers

Which allied health careers pay the most? Discover what the 16 top-earning job opportunities are in this expanding field and learn more about these careers.

Telehealth underused by federally qualified health centers, analysis finds

Centers use telehealth largely for behavioral health sessions with patients, though some store-and-forward activities and remote patient monitoring also occur, according to the report by RAND Corporation.