Job opportunities in the health care industry have been consistently growing, with an average of 35,000 new jobs added each month in 2016. This upward trend is expected to continue thanks to the aging of the "Baby Boomer" generation. The term "Baby Boomers," which was coined for an uptick in the Read More

Congrats! You’ve been accepted to college! Right now you're feeling a rush of excitement, but you know what will come soon: worry about how you'll pay for what may be one of your most expensive investments yet. The good news is that you've got funding options, ranging from sponsorships offered Read More

"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail," or so goes a quote often attributed to Benjamin Franklin. What does this mean for you, a student just getting started on your health care career path? The more time you put into planning for your career now, the better prepared Read More

Your furry, scaly and feathery friends need the best care possible. In order to make sure your pets stay healthy, veterinarians rely on the support of veterinary technologists and technicians. Vet techs perform many of the same duties for a vet that a nurse would for a physician. We recently caught Read More

You know the friendly pharmacist who is available to counsel you through all you need to know about your prescription? Rigorous academic training was required to get where this health care professional is today. We recently caught up with Jeff Ikeda, who has experience in both retail stores and hospitals, to learn Read More

When you think "health care," you may automatically think of doctors and nurses. This mental image makes sense as these are the professionals who are often at the forefront of providing patient care, but did you know there are many other careers that fall under the health care umbrella? The Read More

Social workers have a history of working in diverse environments, helping individuals, groups and communities restore or enhance their capacity for social functioning. Recently, a new environment has been added to list of places where you might find these health care professionals: the veterinary office or animal hospital. The traditional Read More

Did you know that the ancient Chinese practice of acupuncture can play a part in treating several common ailments and pains? While some patients get nervous at even just the thought of needles, many who try acupuncture report experiencing emotional and physical benefits from the practice. Recent studies in England Read More

Traveling the world is a common "bucket list" item. Often, people think the only time to act on their desire to travel is before starting their career or after retiring. This common misconception is understandable, as many careers have responsibilities that tether professionals to one place. There's good news if Read More

Do you have a general interest in health care as a career but aren’t quite sure where to get started exploring? Try out a few positions before you narrow your focus. Shadowing is a great way to do this, and it's highly recommended by career counselors. Spending a day or Read More