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Why Iowa Needs More Healthcare Workers

May 21, 2013
Posted in Career Advice, Career News

Availability of basic healthcare varies significantly across the country. To take a closer look at how each state compares, Esri [...]

Tags: Financial Aid, Home Health Aide, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, Public Health

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How Diversity Affects Healthcare

May 14, 2013
Posted in Health News

Like the rest of the country, Iowa is growing more and more diverse every year. The state expects an upcoming [...]

Tags: Public Health

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Taking a Closer Look at Public Health Careers

May 7, 2013
Posted in Career Advice, Career News, Education & Activities

Through promotion of healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, and detecting and controlling infectious diseases, the field of public [...]

Tags: AHEC, Biostatistician, Community Health Worker, Environmental Health Specialist, Epidemiologist, Health Educator, Public Health

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Students Help Promote Interprofessional Education

April 30, 2013
Posted in Career News, Education & Activities

The world of healthcare is changing, and a new focus has emerged on interprofessional healthcare and education. Interprofessional healthcare transcends [...]

Tags: Institute of Medicine, Interprofessional Education, Public Health, University of Iowa

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What You Might Learn By Visiting Med School

April 23, 2013
Posted in Education & Activities

In February, Norwalk High School’s Anatomy and Physiology Class in Norwalk, IA, took a field trip to visit Des Moines [...]

Tags: Des Moines University, Physician

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Is School Stressing You Out?

April 16, 2013
Posted in Career Advice, Health News

As you work your way through classes, tests, and extracurricular activities, you’re bound to experience some stress and anxiety. According [...]

Tags: Psychologist, Stress Reductions

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New Technology in Iowa Hospitals

April 9, 2013
Posted in Health News, Heathcare Technology

Technology innovations affect all industries, including healthcare. As advances in technology occur, healthcare services are being transformed to improve patient [...]

Tags: Emergency Medical Technician, healthcare technology

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Iowa Doctor Recognized for Dedication to Student Training

April 2, 2013
Posted in Education & Activities, Health Observances

Every year during National AHEC Week, the Iowa AHEC Program’s Northeast Iowa regional site (NEI-AHEC) asks students to nominate a [...]

Tags: AHEC, Physician

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Attend a Healthcare Career Camp

March 26, 2013
Posted in Education & Activities

These upcoming educational programs in Iowa can help you decide if you have what it takes to pursue a career [...]

Tags: AHEC, Career Preparation, Choosing a Career, Des Moines University

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Celebrating AHECs Across the Country (and in Iowa!)

March 19, 2013
Posted in Education & Activities

The Iowa AHEC (Area Health Education Center) Program, just like the other AHEC programs across the United States, focuses on [...]

Tags: AHEC

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