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2 February 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced the release of a new simplified credit card agreement. The prototype is designed to help consumers better understand their credit cards and is part of CFPB’s “Know Before You Owe: Credit Cards” campaign. In addition, President Barack Obama announced changes...
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28 November 2011
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistic projections, total employment in health care will grow by 3.2 million jobs by 2018. Health care employment continues to climb with 300,000 jobs added in the last year. On November 14, 2011, the Obama Administration announced the Health Care Innovation Challenge...
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27 October 2011
There have been a number of recent changes in financial aid, especially with regard to student loans, including changes announced on October 25th by President Obama. Some of the changes are designed primarily to help borrowers who already have student loan debt, are out of school, and are...
20 September 2011
Eleven percent of youth, ages 15-24 have disabilities. Yet, only 5 percent of individuals in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce have disabilities. Learn more about programs that promote STEM learning opportunities for students with disabilities by listening to this podcast .
4 August 2011
Loan forgiveness programs can be an important part of a borrower's loan repayment strategy, and there are a number of resources where you can get information about these programs: First, check out http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgiveness.phtml , and note that this site ( www.FINAID.org ) has a lot of information about financial aid...
14 June 2011
Consumer debts, including credit card payments, cannot be added to the cost of attendance at your health sciences school should you apply for financial aid. When the Financial Aid Office determines how much money you will need and what kind of financial aid you are eligible for, they can only...
27 April 2011
Is there a medical occupation that combines psychology, science and ability to improve peoples' lives through communication and compassion? What are the future job prospects and career choices with a degree in psychology?
8 December 2010
While automation has increased in pharmacy, the role of the pharmacist has been changing in all health care settings, including community pharmacy.
29 July 2010
Q: I am a first-generation college student who is looking for scholarships to attend college. My family cannot afford to pay for college. Are there scholarships available and how do I find these funding sources? A: Congratulations on being the first in your family to attend college. ExploreHealthCareers provides...
23 June 2010
Q: I am a displaced worker who needs to consider a new career. I’m considering going back to school, but I have no idea what career to pursue. I’ve been told that health care is in high demand, but what careers are experiencing the greatest demand right now? A:...
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14 April 2010
Q: I heard that thousands of new health information technology professionals might be needed for the future. How would I get training to become one? It seems like a great way to combine my love for computers with my desire to be in health care. A: You ask a...
30 July 2009
If you’re looking for reliable, well-written health career information, you’ve come to the right place, according to four objective sources. Medicine 3.0 recently included Explore Health Careers (EHC) in its list of Top 50 Medical Career Blogs . ...
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15 July 2009
Forbes.com has a prescription for women who want a high-paying career.
4 June 2009
Imagine ending up in the hospital just because you ate raw cookie dough or a granola bar.
13 May 2009
There's never been a better time to think about medical school.
14 April 2009
If you’ve ever stubbed your big toe (which contains two bones called “phalanges”), you know that having healthy feet and ankles is an important part of your overall well being.
21 January 2009
Last year, more than 2.6 million workers lost their jobs. But, if you've been reading this blog (or maybe you saw it on Yahoo!), you know health employers actually added more than 370,000 workers to their payrolls in 2008.
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4 December 2008
One of the main reasons why the U.S. is experiencing a severe shortage in healthcare workers is the lack of healthcare educators.
29 October 2008
Every year, doctors write more than 3 billion prescriptions for everything from cough medicine to chemotherapy. Every one of those little pieces of paper eventually ends up in the hands of a pharmacist.
21 October 2008
October is National Chiropractic Month, so here’s a Quick Quiz about Chiropractors!
8 October 2008
“Thanks to an aging population and demand for more cost-effective care, this job offers a level of security other professions can't match.” (Money)
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26 September 2008
According to a recent article in the Washington Post, colleges are expanding course offerings in public health, global health and epidemiology in response to growing demand from students.
19 September 2008
With the stock market in turmoil, many people on Wall Street are worried about losing their jobs. If job security is important to you, this is a great time to explore health careers.
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