The World Health Organization was founded in 1948 to address health issues all over the world. The goal of the World Health Organization is greater awareness, healthy behaviors, improved detection, and enabling environments. Their focus for 2013 is High Blood Pressure. High blood pressure is a common problem in the U.S. and around the world […]
Archive for April, 2013
An Opportunity for Future Medical Professionals
We are excited to announce an opportunity for those looking to become medical professionals to help finance their education on their way to a career helping to heal others. The 2014 Young Medical Professionals of Tomorrow Scholarship from Medical Department Storewill provide three applicants with a monetary prize to be used toward their education. With […]
What We Can Learn During Public Health Week
The theme for the National Public Health Week 2013 is “ROI: Save Lives, Save Money.” The theme highlights prevention of many kinds of illnesses and health conditions through preventative screenings, eating healthier and getting regular exercise, and recognizes the contributions of public health. Here are some statistics on public health that may surprise you: In […]