High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a silent killer disease that damages your health in many ways, hurting important organs like the heart, brain, kidneys, and eyes. It is blood pressure that is higher than normal. Estimates suggest nearly half of adults in the...
On Thursday 7th April, World Health Day is celebrated worldwide to commemorate the founding and work of the World Health Organization in ensuring a healthy planet since the year 1948. This year’s theme is ‘Our Planet, Our Health’ where World Health Organization (WHO) focuses on global...
The National Nutrition Month was created as a way to deliver nutrition education to the public while promoting the profession of dietetics. Since 1973, the celebration has been embraced through conveying to ensure people make informed food choices while developing strong eating and exercising habits. This...
Every final week of February, each year, the National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA awareness) is celebrated. In 2022, the NEDA awareness Week revolves around the theme, “See the Change, Be the Change.” The “SeeTheChange” theme has been chosen because the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA)...
Healthcare facilities in California are instructed to put strict measures to eligible travelling nurses’ workers in regards to having the Covid-19 boosters. Although different facilities have different deadlines, it is confirmed that if the nurse doesn't have a booster by the facility specific deadline, or by...
Starting as a fresh nurse can seem overwhelming, with the new procedures and policies in the new health facility. Here are some few tips to help you start your new journey. 1. Be Assertive The very first tip is that you must learn how to be...
Christmas is one of the most anticipated holidays worldwide. The United States becomes the perfect place for holidaymakers at their homes and visitors who create their best memories. Normally, the festive traditions like Christmas trees, carols, driving around, cooking, baking and good weather usually standout...
By Noela Toywa The healthcare industry in the Unites States has been undergoing widespread transformation for quite some time even before COVID-19 pandemic accelerated. This is due to technology which has significantly changed the way health organizations operate, especially in the communication aspect. Communication at ATC-West Healthcare...
How to Live Healthy Today Many think that living healthy is just based on what you consume into your body, but that is not correct. Living healthy involves what you think, your actions, your daily routines and also consumption. Are you living healthy? A question that you...
Every year in October 10th, Mental Health Day is celebrated worldwide to raise awareness on mental health issues. On September 20th 2021, Joyce, a senior recruiter at ATC-West Healthcare came across a very impressive resume in a job application site. Through a text message, she wanted...