Naturopathic medicine combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Depending on their position, those in this specialty diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions while addressing disease and dysfunction at the level of body, mind and spirit. A naturopathic chef assists clients by developing and guiding implementation Read More

“Overall, having a cleft lip and palate has been a good thing for me. It has helped me realize at an early age that everything in life isn’t that easy but that if you’re positive and have a loving family, everything will be fine,” says Peyton Hutchins when describing her Read More

You’ve figured out that you want to serve on the front line of medicine as an allopathic physician. Now, you’ll just need to determine your specialty — after all, this is quite a broad field! The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accredits training programs in 133 specialties and subspecialties, Read More

There are many factors that you should consider as you choose your health care career path. For one, choosing a field that aligns with your passions means that going to work every day won't feel like a chore. Additionally, keeping job outlook in mind as you plan can ensure that the money and Read More

Like many health issues, mental illness affects those who directly suffer and those who love and care for them. To bring awareness to the far-reaching effects of mental health disorders, specifically in minority groups that are underserved by a homogenous health care workforce, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) recognizes July as National Minority Mental Read More

Health educators help people stay healthy by developing and implementing programs that emphasize healthy living. They work in a range of environments and many take a unique path to get to their health care career. We recently caught up with Ashley Simpson to discuss how she freelanced her way into a full-time career Read More

Because it's focused on such an important goal — helping people stay healthy — it can be easy to forget that health care is, in fact, a business. Like any business, health care organizations need good management to be able to deliver on their mission. To ensure that health care providers Read More

Independence Day may not be the official start of summer in the U.S., but it's certainly one of the season's grandest fireworks-filled celebrations. If you're interested in helping people stay safe as they participate in summer festivities, consider becoming an emergency medical technician (EMT) or a food safety specialist. EMTs respond when celebrating goes Read More

Some people love taking notes. Others find the task tedious and can't wait to be done with school so that they can leave the pen and paper behind. If you're in the former group, consider becoming a medical coder, a nurse researcher or a healthcare documentation specialist, as these are three health Read More

Affording tuition is the biggest and most obvious roadblock students face when considering making a move into a health care career. It can get down to a choice of giving up on a stable income or remaining in a profession you do not particularly enjoy. If you are looking into Read More