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Health Careers Blog July 2009 Archive

By Andrea Santiago, About.com Guide to Health Careers

Top Medical and Career Blogs

Thursday July 30, 2009
As I've mentioned in the past, keeping up with healthcare industry news is important for medical professionals, especially when you're in job hunting mode. The internet has made this ... Read More

Healthcare Reform Debate Escalates; Should Current Healthcare Bill Pass?

Monday July 27, 2009
The debate over healthcare reform and universal healthcare continues to escalate. President Obama gave a press conference last week to try to promote the passing of the bill, and ... Read More

Medical Physicists Face Shortage

Wednesday July 22, 2009
Medical physicists are yet another example of a profession that is on the path to experiencing severe shortages in coming years. Approximately 50% of practicing medical physicists are over the ... Read More

Medical Job Salaries On the Rise

Sunday July 19, 2009
Not only are healthcare professionals keeping their jobs during the recession, they're getting raises too! According to Healthcare Finance News, salaries for healthcare professionals have increased over the past ... Read More

Best U.S. Hospitals 2009-2010

Thursday July 16, 2009
US News and World Report released its newest report on America's Best Hospitals for 2009-2010. The report ranks hospitals in 16 different specialties, including cardiac care, cancer treatment, orthopedics, ... Read More

Regina Benjamin Tapped for Surgeon General Role

Monday July 13, 2009
Regina Benjamin, a family physician from Alabama, has been selected by the Obama Administration to serve as the nation's Surgeon General, according to multiple reports from USA Today and Modern ... Read More

Types of Doctors - Which is Right for You?

Monday July 13, 2009
If you are thinking of becoming a doctor, you have many decisions to make, not the least of which is figuring out what type of physician you would like to ... Read More

Nurses Understaffed and Stressed

Wednesday July 8, 2009
An online poll, conducted by the American Nurses Association, reveals that 72% of all nurses feel that the staffing at their facility is inadequate, Modern Healthcare reports. Perhaps more ... Read More

Medical Device Marketing Jobs

Sunday July 5, 2009
Medical device marketing is another great industry job for people who are interested in being involved in the medical field from behind the scenes. After a medical device is ... Read More

Healthcare Adds 21,000 Jobs in June

Thursday July 2, 2009
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the June numbers today. Regarding healthcare employment, the report states good news: "The health care industry added 21,000 jobs over the month, in line with ... Read More
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