Health Care at the Forefront of Change

By Naomi Sheehan The $2.8 trillion healthcare industry in the United States is so large that it’s practically an economy in itself. It is poised to grow – and change – dramatically over the next decade. In fact, seven of the ten fastest growing careers are in health care, with nurses in especially high demand. The Labor Department projects a growth of 12 percent in job openings for...

Answering the Call: When emergencies happen, EMTs and paramedics make the difference

When we need help the most, emergency medical technicians and paramedics are the ones we call. They make a life or death difference when car wrecks, heart attacks, strokes, falls, burns, drug overdoses, and other medical emergencies occur. They have to be composed, decisive, and compassionate as they provide medical care at the scene of an emergency and en route to a hospital. EMTs may be...