Ms. Kristin Goetz‚ the Clinical Coordinator for Radiation Therapy at CCBC‚ came to Eastern Technical High School to speak with the Allied Health students about the Radiation Therapy program and profession. Radiation Therapists (RT) use high power x-rays to treat tumors and keloids. Therapy only treats the site of disease contrary to chemotherapy‚ which goes directly into the bloodstream and kills cells all over the body. The oncologist writes a prescription for radiation based on the patient’s stage
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to be a part of. The diverse and constantly evolving veterinary profession is something I have enjoyed learning about during my work experience‚ and I hope to continue learning about it at university and beyond. I have completed over 17 weeks of varied work experience‚ which has not only confirmed my career choice‚ but has also shown me the diversity of a career in veterinary medicine. Completing work experience at two small animal clinics‚ including a year-long Saturday placement‚ has taught
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waiting for a transplant and that he wanted once less person to have to wait for a kidney. Cindy Stambach received Rick Gardner’s kidney 20 months ago. The operation took place at Mayo Clinic in Rochester‚ Minnesota. Gardner became the seventh non-directed altruistic donor (on March 30‚ 2005) since the Mayo clinic started allowing strangers to donate organs in 2003. Cindy is very grateful that Rick helped save her life. She along with many others can still not believe it. Cindy wondered if she would
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of study‚ countless years learning‚ and large amounts of money to pay for school tuition and state licensing.The veterinary field interest me in any ways. In this field there are many benefits‚ and some flaws. Veterinarians have the ability to save animals everyday. They also have to have communication skills‚ allow them to talk to the the owners (OK Career Guide.org). The veterinary field is also very diverse. Veterinarians have a part in all different kinds of animals lives. Vets often have to
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After investigating career pathway/cluster‚ I chose veterinarian as the career which interested me. I learned that a veterinarian’s may work in different settings such as clinics‚ or if they are a large animal veterinarian they would work outdoors and on farms. Being a veterinarian is a demanding job it may require you to work long hours and sometimes long weekends. While working veterinarians not only work with the animals they have to deal with emotional pet owners and a lot of noise. A
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The best way to get through conflict is to take a positive outlook on life. A positive attitude can mentally help people through conflict. This is how it was used in The Diary of Anne Frank and Dear Miss Breed. A positive attitude also has health benefits‚ and will help make someone more successful. Whether it be mind related‚ health related‚ or success related‚ A positive attitude is key to overcome conflict. How can a positive thinking lead people through conflict? Positive thinking can get
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"Diverticulitis is a condition in which diverticuli in the colon rupture. The rupture results in infection in the tissues that surround the colon” (MedicineNet‚ 2010‚ para.1). Or at least that’s what MedicineNet.com states that it is. Sometimes what we find on the Internet isn’t as reliable as what we may think. Doing research and finding correct and reliable information is very important in the nursing practice. There is so much information available at our fingertips‚ but finding accurate information
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main religion‚ so women are only limited to house hold hence to utilize women resource they started to provide FP services which include simple contraception methods. Within six months poor women consider it as welcoming and safe. Clinic staff includes women only so clinic is more approachable. Now women who came initially for a FP Service now demanding other services also like child and maternal health services counselling of family problem etc. Donors who funded WHA are interested in women having
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There are plenty of health effects if someone has negative thoughts‚ and there are numerous beneficial health effects if someone has positive thoughts. According to the Mayo Clinic‚ “It’s also thought that positive and optimistic people tend to live healthier lifestyles — they get more physical activity‚ follow a healthier diet‚ and don’t smoke or drink alcohol in excess”(Positive Thinking). If someone remains positive‚ which
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Cited: "The Effects of Stress on Your Body." WebMD. WebMD‚ n.d. Web. 29 May 2013. . Staff‚ Mayo Clinic. "Stress Symptoms: Effects on Your Body‚ Feelings and Behavior." Mayo Clinic. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research‚ 19 Feb. 2011. Web. 29 May 2013. . "Stress Symptoms‚ Signs and Causes." Stress Symptoms‚ Signs & Causes: Effects of Stress Overload. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 29 May
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