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American Heart Month
Tuesday, February 23 2010February is American Heart Month
More than one in three Americans over the age of 18 has cardiovascular disease.
Every minute someone dies from a coronary event in the United States.
African-Americans have the highest age-adjusted death rate for cardiovascular disease followed by Caucasians, Hispanics, and Asians. Research studies and reports have documented disparities in quality and access to health care for racial and ethnic minorities. Learn more about Healthcare Disparities and Heart Disease and initiatives to address the problem.
Consider pursuing a health career that focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of heart disease on ExploreHealthCareers.org:
- Help save lives. Becoming an Emergency Medicine Physician. If you or a loved-one experiences symptoms of a heart attack or another type of medical emergency, ER physicians make sure you receive a quick diagnoses and appropriate treatment.
- Did you know that poor oral health may cause cardiovascular disease? Dentists play a critical role in helping patients maintain proper oral health. Dental Hygienists educate patients about oral hygiene and preventive oral health.
- An active lifestyle helps prevent heart disease. Exercise Physiologists oversee the analysis, improvement, and maintenance of health and fitness including the rehabilitation of heart disease and other chronic diseases and disabilities.
- Education and health promotion can encourage people to make healthy life choices. Consider a career as a Behavioral Science/Health Education Public Health Specialist.
As always, we appreciate your interest in EHC and love hearing from you. If you have any questions or feedback regarding EHC, please let us know.
Sincerely,
The EHC Team
P.S. Know someone who would be a terrific health care worker? Tell them about ExploreHealthCareers.org.
Want to learn more about health care careers and education? The Health Care Careers e-Letter, published monthly by the American Medical Association (AMA), provides you the latest news/updates on educational trends and career-related issues in the health professions. This free e-mail newsletter is a great resource for helping you attain your dream of a career in health care. Subscribe now!
In this issue:
Posted by: explorehealthcareers.org
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
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March 3 to April 5, 2010
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Medical Social Worker, Dietitian and Nutritionist Career Profiles
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