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For my Site Visit project, I went to NovaCare Rehabilitation Center in Coon Rapids, MN (2104 Northdale Boulevard NW, Suite 100, Coon Rapids, MN, 55433) and interviewed both Jade Baxley, DPT and Kristine Trimble, PT. This site visit was a Rehabilitation Center that focuses on the rehabilitation of the patient after an injury, illness, or…

This article, “Social determinants of health inequalities” illustrated by Michael Marmot seeks to address the extensively broad differences between the life expectancies from country to country and how that is reflected from social determinants. Social determinants of health are defined as the economic and social states that directly correlated to the overall physical and mental…

The outbreak of the coronavirus also known as COVID-19 has affected millions and millions of people around the world and continues to do so. There’s been many false accusations surrounding the virus and lot of questions the public has, some people still don’t understand the concept of it or how to react. So, what exactly…

Out of all the issues that exist today, few are a little more concerning as the debate over vaccinations. One side will claim that these substances are entirely safe, while their opposition will declare that vaccinations are based on flawed science in need of reconsideration. Although based mainly on facts, one will find that there…

Medicine has always been a revolving door of change and advancement. But regardless of the frequent changing, incivility in the workplace has always been a constant. I’m sure at one point everyone has seen or personally experienced some form of incivility. The nursing world is no exception to this form of unjust treatment (Armstrong, 2018)….

I am extremely interested in obtaining a position in the summer internship program offered at Baylor College of Medicine. I am currently a Junior Pre-Med student at the University of South Carolina pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biological Sciences. This internship is ideal for the career path that I have chosen. Two main…

Physical Activity (PA) Before, During & After Colonial Era in Sierra Leone Physical activity (PA) before, during and after colonial era in sierra leone can be reviewed in the form of recollecting through discovery the relevant literature in the domain of physical activity (PA) and physical education (PE). The researcher intends to highlight the relevant…

This article discusses how there has been little progress in treating and preventing obesity, a condition that has become prevalent. Obesity is often associated with other chronic infections such as diabetes, heart diseases, and hypertension, which put the health of a person at risk. The number of people with the condition has been increasing all…

In a survey, conducted in 2015-2016, only 58% of the World Health Organization members have implemented a regulation for medical products. Medical products as defined by the Food and Drug Administration is “an instrument, machine, or implant that is intended for use in the diagnosis for disease, or treatment in man or other animals.” Examples…

Amongst OECD countries, the U.S. has the highest percentage of uninsured; as of 2010, 50 million Americans are uninsured (Lorenzoni 85). In addition, amongst all countries, the U.S. has the highest expenditure on healthcare, an estimated $7,212 per person in 2012 (Lorenzoni 85). Despite having high healthcare expenditure, the U.S. has one of the highest…