The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced earlier this month that polio may be completely eradicated by the end of 2018. Worldwide rates of new polio cases have been steadily declining, especially in places like India where large-scale efforts were put in place to eliminate the disease. In January 2013, health officials announced that India had not had a new case of polio for over two years. By compar ...

Allied health staff and physicians at nearby medical centers and clinics were overwhelmed as over 500 people sought medical attention after a meteorite hit buildings in Chelyabinsk, Russia on the morning of February 15th, 2013. ...

For students and career changers with a public health or allied health degree, a job as a health educator may be of interest, especially as a way to provide supplemental income, develop and employ critical soft skills or to help develop public speaking confidence. In addition, health educator jobs may also offer an alternative to direct patient care for professionals looking for a change of pace from direct ...

All science fields use laboratory techs and laboratory assistants to help scientists or doctors perform their jobs more effectively. For students interested in a science career as a lab assistant or a lab tech, here are some important tips to keep in mind: ...

Even as the country has slowly stumbled out of a recession, the allied health industry has continued to grow rapidly, providing millions of new jobs in dozens of different occupations. The federal government expects the growth to continue, making a degree or certification in an allied health career a potentially good bet for job seekers. The graphic belows looks at some of the fastest growing of all the all ...

Allied Health is a large and expanding industry with many different jobs available in many different professions. Determining which occupation is the best for you will likely require committing time and effort to researching the field. ...

Both healthcare administration degrees and healthcare administration certificates can help you improve your career, but each has its place. Degrees can get you into the healthcare field, while certificates can make you a better candidate for promotion and also help you keep updated on the latest advances in the field. ...

Deciding on an allied health career to enter is just the first choice for students. Picking the right school can be just as important, and there are many different factors to consider. ...

The field of medical assisting is growing, and entry into the professions requires a two-year degree or a one-year certificate and, typically, certification from an accreding agency. With the number of medical assistants expected to increase by 31% this decade, it's a field worhy of consideration for those interested in the healthcare industry. ...

Allied health, which includes all healthcare occupations outside of doctors, dentists and nurses, is a rapidly growing job sector. With millions already employed in the many careers that make up allied health -- from occupational therapists and medical assistants to dental hygienists and surgical technicians -- and federal projections calling for even more jobs this decade, allied health can be a secure and ...