An Early Interest in Medicine For Dr. Vicki Macy, being a woman ahead of her times is in her genes. Growing up in the small town of Burley, Idaho, it was Dr. Macy’s mother, a school teacher, who first served as a role model for breaking out of traditional gender roles. It was the 1950s, […]
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A routine vaccination turned into a lifelong mission for Dr. Amy Baxter. Now, she’s created an innovative device to reduce the pain of shots and injections. Dr. Amy Baxter was a pediatric emergency physician, so when it came time for her 4-year-old son Max to get his vaccinations, she thought she was more prepared than
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For too many years, the people of Tennessee have had failing health grades. State residents have one of the highest smoking rates in the country at 25%, and a shocking 27% of Tennesseans do not engage in regular exercise — landing them at the 43rd spot for overall health of all 50 states. How can
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Working through the holidays might not be glamorous—but your patients and their families appreciate you more than you realize. By keeping the traditions and the magic of the holidays alive, you make the hospital feel more like home for them. 1. You won’t have to pack your lunch for weeks. You’ve tried all the baked
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Every year millions of people get the flu, and hundreds of thousands are hospitalized. Here are six things you should know to protect yourself and those around you.
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In October 2021, we enlisted your help to show gratitude to the millions of Hospital Heroes who are working tirelessly to keep us safe throughout the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Below are thank you’s from all over the country to every doctor, nurse, physician’s assistant, patient transporter, social worker, emergency medical services staff member – to every hospital and healthcare
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