5 Sun Safety Tips for Summer
Summer is quickly approaching, and that means the sun is shining bright. More people are spending time outside, and that calls for a refresher in sun safety. Any type of exposure to the sun can be dangerous, even if you are “naturally tan.” Of course, that doesn’t mean you have to stay inside, just be cautious and take preventive action. Following a proper skin-care plan can help preserve your skin in addition to protecting yourself...
Challenges Facing Hospitals Today
They’re typically one of the largest employers in the communities they serve. They generate trillions of dollars in economic activity across the U.S. Most importantly, they provide a space for health care workers like you to care for patients and save lives. Hospitals – there are 5,564 of them registered in the U.S., and nearly 34 million people are admitted to the hospital each year. Across the country, hospitals employ nearly 5.6...
What Your Zodiac Sign Says About Physician Specialties
Now, if you are a logical thinker (which obviously you are if you’ve ended up on this mysterious blog), then you know zodiac signs are self-fulling prophecies. No one should ever take them too seriously, but sometimes it is a little fun to see how yours measure up to reality. What behaviors do you and your zodiac sign have in common? Which signs get along and which don’t? Is your job outlook affected by your zodiac sign?...
Dating for Doctors: Tips for the On-Call
So you’re a locum tenens physician, hooray! You get to travel the nation doing what you love best – treating patients! You spend a few months here and a few months there and you feel completely fulfilled. Or do you? Maybe you’ve noticed something’s missing. Someone to share this wonderful life of your with? Dating for doctors can pose quite a few challenges, so we’re here to help! It can be difficult...
Vacations for Locum Tenens: Tips for taking Vacations
As a locum tenens physician, you are able to travel to some of the most beautiful destinations across the country. Heading to assignments can often feel like vacations for locum tenens. But what happens when your “work vacations” turn into only heading from one assignment to the next? Just like any profession, it can be extremely easy to lose sight of important downtime. One day you may feel ready for a break and the next...