The Knick: Art & History Combine for Compelling Television
At the turn of the twentieth century, advances in medicine happened at a pace people today might associate with technology. Setting a medical drama period piece in this era is no small task, but it’s...
How to Become an Art Therapist
An art therapist uses art to help patients discover truths about themselves and the world. The connection between art and wellness has long been understood by therapists in all disciplines. The self-expression and satisfaction that...
Careers in Occupational Safety & Health
Every year, thousands of people are injured while working on the job, many of them in the healthcare industry. Occupational safety and health professionals are there to help. Hospitals and medical clinics actually have more...
Careers in Integrative Medicine
Integrative medicine is an emerging field of healthcare that incorporates a variety of medical philosophies under one umbrella. Physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and other healthcare professionals who work in integrative medicine are concerned with the...
How can Biotechnology Help us Understand our Bodies?
Researchers at Massachusetts-based MC10 are exploring electronic technology that can stretch and fit the contours of the human body. The electronic monitoring device, nicknamed the Bio-stamp, can bend and twist with the people that...
How Healthcare Pros Can Effectively Use Social Media
More people use social media than ever. Interest in social media has increased across all age demographics, although it is particularly strong with Millennials. That means that hospitals and other healthcare organizations have a great...
NIH Study: Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Dispersants Caused Health Problems
Some workers who helped clean up after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico had an increased chance of experiencing health issues such as coughing, wheezing and eye irritation, according...
The Secret to the Enduring Popularity of Grey’s Anatomy
The venerable, Seattle-based medical drama Grey's Anatomy has made us laugh, cry and even dance for nearly a decade and a half. Season 14 is underway, and Healthcare Daily Online's resident Grey's devotee, Rachel...
New Licensed Registered Nurses Must Now Earn a BSN in New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed into law the “BSN in 10” mandate on Monday, requiring newly licensed registered nurses to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing within a decade of their licensure. Currently...