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Ways to Take Stress Out of the Holiday Season
The holiday season is probably best known for being the most festive and the most stressful time of year. From the parties and presents to fighting the long lines at the stores to buy gifts, it is common to have your stress...
How to Exercise When You Have Only So Much Time
Everyone knows they need to exercise, but who has the time? You go to work, work your eight hours, ten hours, twelve hours, you know, go home toss the scrubs and scrub hats off… and then off running your kids here and there for their various activities. Perhaps after work you rush into the kitchen for that evening meal or spritz off to that scheduled volunteer project, but the point is, by the time...
Looking Professional, A Perspective on the Winning Look
The Look. From top to bottom, a professional looking you says so much to patients, families and co–workers: care, competence and proficiency. There are ways to look your best on the job that are not expensive, time consuming, nor overwhelming. So here are just a few quick inexpensive ways to display professionalism and look your best on the job. Ensure your medical attire fits appropriately. Your scrubs or medical wear should fit where you can easily bend and move around when working. Skin...
Finding Balance in Your Life
How do you find the perfect balance between home life, personal life and work life so that you can have a great you and add to the lives of others? What do you plan in your day when it is time to come out of those scrubs and scrub hats? If you have a jumble of stuff that requires running here and there and you feel as if you have accomplished nothing then it is time for a redo. Sometimes if...
Surgical Mission to Guatemala
To our friends at MedCap® Scrub Hats,I just wanted to write a quick Thank You for your donation of Scrub Hats for our Surgical Mission to Guatemala. Our team from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia consisted of three surgeons, one anesthesiologist, one CRNA, three nurse practitioners, 12 nurses and three volunteers. In under a week we were able to complete 70 pediatric surgeries while working with Partner for Surgery in Guatemala City. Since its creation in 2001 Partner for Surgery has helped thousand of impoverished Guatemalans...