HEALTH

Reasons to work in hospital

2011-06-06T17:47:00.001+03:00

While previous generations of health
professionals were destined to spend
their entire careers working in hospitals,
today's healthcare employees have
abundant workplace options. So why
shouldhealthcare workers choose
hospitals? Industry insiders share six
good reasons:
A Sense of Pride
While the demands and stresses of
hospital work are many, so are the
rewards that come from helping people
in need. "Hospital work is unique," says
Debra Stock, the American Hospital
Association's vice president of member
relations. "Everything you do supports
families and patients when they are at
their most vulnerable. It really is a very
special type of work." Hospital workers
can also take pride in the fact that
"hospitals are the backbones of
communities, and what you do directly
supports the community," she says.
Opportunities Galore
Nearly 5.7 million people work in
hospitals, and the demand is growing for
even more hospital employees. "The
long-term outlook for hospital jobs is
excellent," Stock says. "As Baby
Boomers get older, they will consume
more healthcare and hospital services."
The demand fornurses, pharmacists,
pharmacy technicians, imaging
technicians and other hospital workers
continues to rise.
Potential for Growth
Hospitals offer tremendous
opportunities for professional
development and exploration, says
Colleen O'Leary, RN, a staff educator at
Northwestern Memorial Hospital in
Chicago. "In a hospital setting, there is
always something new and exciting to
learn," she says. "You can go to
programs and get involved in research
projects. Whatever you're interested in,
you can find in a hospital setting."
Welcoming to Everybody
Hospitals are an especially good place
for novice nurses to start their careers,
according to O'Leary. "It is a structured
setting in which new graduates can get
a good taste ofdifferent kinds of
nursing," she says. "They can find out
what energizes them and makes them
want to come to work every day."
Hospitals are also a "fantastic
workplace for people considering second
careers," Stock says. "Many healthcare
professions require onlytwo or so years
of study. These professions are going to
continue to be in high demand."
Relative Flexibility and Stability
Hospitals are open 24 hours a day,
seven days a week. "Hospitals offer a lot
of flexibility in terms of when and how
people want to work," Stock says. Plus,
many hospitals have long histories and
secure futures compared with
companies in other industries. This
relative stability appeals to risk-averse
workers.
Cutting-Edge, Bleeding-Edge
Hospital jobs offer something for
everyone, from information technology
specialists topatient advocates.
"Hospitals offer all different types of
careers," Stock says. "We're very high
tech but also very high touch." Many
hospital careers combine both elements.
As an oncology-certified nurse at a
comprehensive cancer center, O'Leary
gets to use cutting-edge equipment, but
also forms old-fashioned bonds with her
patients. "I became a nurse, because I
wanted to make connections with
patients," O'Leary says, and her hospital
job allows her to do just that.

Prevention and Treatment of Meningitis

2011-06-06T15:26:00.001+03:00

a)BCG vaccination at birth will help prevent tubercular meningitis.
b)One type of bacterial meningitis can be prevented by Hib vaccination
of those at risik ,however,antibiotics give effective protection to
most people having contact with persons who already have meningitis.
c)On the whole,vaccines have not been very successful due to the
variety of strains involved and the limited duration of the effect of
the vaccine,nor can they halt the progress of an epidemic unles they
are targeted at a known serogroup.

All about cancer

2011-06-06T15:17:00.001+03:00

Causes
Cells are the building blocks of living
things. Cancer grows out of normal cells
in the body. Normal cells multiply when
the body needs them, and die when the
body doesn't need them. Cancer
appears to occur when the growth of
cells in the body is out of control and
cells divide too quickly. It can also occur
when cells"forget" how to die.
There are many different kinds of
cancers. Cancer can develop in almost
any organ or tissue, such as the lung,
colon, breast, skin, bones, or nerve
tissue.
There are many causes of cancers,
including:
Benzene and other chemicals
Certain poisonous mushrooms and a
type of poison that can grow on peanut
plants (aflatoxins)
Certain viruses
Radiation
Sunlight
Tobacco
However, the cause of many cancers
remains unknown.
The most common cause of cancer-
related death is lung cancer.
The three most common cancers in men
in the United States are:
Prostate cancer
Lung cancer
Colon cancer
In women in the U.S., the three most
common cancers are:
Breast cancer
Colon cancer
Lung cancer
Some cancers are more common in
certain parts of the world. For example,
in Japan, there are many cases of
gastric cancer, but in the U.S. this type of
cancer is pretty rare. Differences in diet
may play a role.
Some other types of cancers include:
Brain cancer
Cervical cancer
Hodgkin's lymphoma
Kidney cancer
Leukemia
Liver cancer
Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
Ovarian cancer
Skin cancer
Testicular cancer
Thyroid cancer
Uterine cancer
Symptoms
Symptoms of cancer depend on the type
and location of the tumor. For example,
lung cancer can causecoughing,
shortness of breath, or chest pain. Colon
cancer often causes diarrhea,
constipation, and blood in the stool.
Some cancers may not have any
symptoms at all. In certain cancers, such
as gallbladder cancer, symptoms often
do not start until the disease has
reached an advanced stage.
The following symptoms can occur with
most cancers:
Chills
Fatigue
Fever
Loss of appetite
Malaise
Night sweats
Weight loss
Exams and Tests
Like symptoms, the signs of cancer vary
based on the type and location of the
tumor. Common tests include the
following:
Biopsy of the tumor
Blood chemistries
Bone marrow biopsy (for lymphoma or
leukemia)
Chest x-ray
Complete blood count (CBC)
CT scan
Most cancers are diagnosed by biopsy.
Depending on the location of the tumor,
the biopsy may be a simple procedure or
a serious operation. Most patients with
cancer have CT scans to determine the
exact location and size of the tumor or
tumors.
A cancer diagnosis is difficult to cope
with. It is important, however, that you
discuss the type, size, and location of
the cancer with your doctor when you are
diagnosed. You also will want to ask
about treatment options, along with their
benefits and risks.
It's a good idea to have someone with
you at the doctor's office to help you get
through the diagnosis. If you have
trouble asking questions after hearing
about your diagnosis, the person you
bring with you can ask them for you.
Treatment
Treatment also varies based on the type
of cancer and its stage. The stage of a
cancer refers to how much it has grown
and whether the tumor has spread from
its original location.
If the cancer is confined to one location
and has not spread, the most common
goals for treatment are surgery and cure.
This is often the case withskin cancers,
as well as cancers of the lung, breast,
and colon.
If the tumor has spread to local lymph
nodes only, sometimes these can also
be removed.
If surgery cannot remove all of the
cancer, the options for treatment include
radiation, chemotherapy, or both. Some
cancers require a combination of
surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.
Although treatment for cancer can be
difficult, there are many ways to keep up
your strength.
If you have radiation treatment, know
that:
Radiation treatment is painless.
Treatment is usually scheduled every
weekday.
You should allow 30 minutes for each
treatment session, although the
treatment itself usually takes only a few
minutes.
You should get plenty of rest and eat a
well-balanced diet during the course of
your radiation therapy.
Skin in the treated area may become
sensitive and easily irritated.
Side effects of radiation treatment are
usually temporary. They vary depending
on the area of the body that is being
treated.
If you are going through chemotherapy,
you should eat right. Chemotherapy
causes your immune system to weaken,
so you should avoid people with colds or
the flu. You should also get plenty of
rest, and don't feel as though you have
to accomplish tasks all at once.
It will help you to talk with family, friends,
or a support group about your feelings.
Work with your health care providers
throughout your treatment. Helping
yourself can make you feel more in
control.
Support Groups
A cancer diagnosis often causes a lot of
anxiety and can affect your entire quality
of life. Several support groups for cancer
patients can help you cope.
Outlook (Prognosis)
The outlook depends on the type of
cancer. Even among people with one
type of cancer, the outcome varies
depending on the stage of the tumor
when they are diagnosed.
Some cancers can be cured. Some
cancers that are not curable can still be
treated well. And some patients can live
for many years with their cancer. Other
tumors are quickly life-threatening.
Possible Complications
One complication is that the cancer may
spread. Other complications vary with
the type and stage of the tumor.
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Contact your health care provider if you
develop symptoms of cancer.
Prevention
One of the best ways to prevent cancer
is to not smoke or chew tobacco. Many
cancers can be prevented by avoiding
risk factors such as excessive exposure
to sunlight and heavy drinking.
Cancer screenings, such as
mammography and breast examination
for breast cancer and colonoscopy for
colon cancer, may help catch these
cancers at their early stages when they
are most treatable. Some people at high
risk for developing certain cancers can
take medication to reduce their risk.

Eating for Health

2011-06-06T14:43:00.001+03:00

As most people equate health with food-and in view of its importance
who can blame them?-that is where we will start.The food we eat should
help us stay healthy by:
1.giving us energy to go about the business of living,helping us to
enjoy our work and leisure activities.
2.building and repairing our bones,blood,muscles and teeth by
providing the basic building materials.
3.Protecting our health and keeping us as free as posible from diseases.
All foods meet these requirements to a greater or lesser
degree.However some foods are better than others for meeting the
specific requirements of energy,building or protection.Thats why we
read and hear so much about balanced diets.Good nutrition includes
adequate and indeed ,optimal amounts of carbohydrates,protein,fats
,vitamim and minerals.

Meningitis Risk

2011-06-06T08:10:00.001+03:00

Meningitis is a very serious infection causing inflammation of the
meninges (the membranes covering the brain and the spinal
cord)commonly affecting children(often as a complication of maternal
TB,measles,mumps,whooping cough, or ear infection although it can
infect a person of any age.Meningitis may be viral or bacterial.The
former does not necessarily need elaborate treatment.The latter
constitutes a medical emergency.
The two most important causes of bacterial meningitis are haemophilus
influenza and meningococcal infection.Meningococcal meningitis is
globally epidemic and occurs in 'waves' of infection.In the wave 1996
to the present,300,000 cases have been reported in sub-saharan
Africa.Even in non-peaking years there are around 1.2 million cases
of bacterial meningitis a year worldwide and of these 500,000 are
meningococcal and 50,000 of these cases die

Mental health

2011-06-05T11:13:00.001+03:00

Mental health is as important as physical health and to a great degree
depends on it.The brain require some of all the nutrients that our
food provides in order to function well.Even with the finest diet
there can still be problems with the brain that affect our mental
health.
Wherever we live we will always find mental illness in one form or
another.Its important to note that there is a distinct difference
between mental defects and mental illness.Mental defects are handicaps
resulting from congenital diseases (usually acquired at birth) or
genetic problems which leave the brain or intelligence impaired in
some way.Mental illness may be a disorder arising from our feelings or
emotions.Such illness may be found in otherwise healthy
persons.Whatever the cause ,we should not feel embarrassed or ashamed
as these conditions are a natural part of the life that we
lead.Usually the pass quite quickly and we can enjoy total health.

When people exercise to gain weight.

2011-06-04T18:29:00.001+03:00

Most of the people who walk through the doors of the fitness facility
tend to be guided by a sole aim:to lose weight.But every so often i
come acros another group of people on the opposite end of the spectrum
who,being underweight and generally skinny,face a major challenge in
trying to gain weight and muscle mass.
In the fitness industry jargon the term 'hard gainer' is used to
describe skinny individuals who find it hard to gain weight ,most of
whom possess a genetic body type scientifically referred to as
Ectomorphic.
Ectomorphs have the body type that is most often seen on the pages of
fashion magazines or the line up of elite athletes at various
international marathonr.They are slim at the waist and narrow at the
hips and shoulders,long limbed ,lithe and carry very little fat and
muscle.
Although Ectomorphs tend to be considered extremely lucky by their
heftier counterparts ,one must remember that they have problems.Female
ectomorps are likely to be flat -chested and may complain of looking
boyish or wish the had more womanly curve,while male ectomorphs
struggle to gain muscle and often feel taken for granted.
How can skinny person gain weight safely and effectively?

Eat well,and stay off junk to body build

2011-06-03T20:52:00.001+03:00

Because gaining weight is often an issue for people with skinny
people,it is important to add calories to your diet in order to gain
weight and muscle mass.However,gaining weight will be much easier when
you shif your focus from simple eating more food instead focus on
eating smalle calorie dense meals.
Spread your calorie intake over five or so meals throughout the day
inorder to create a constant feed of muscle building
protein,carbohydrates and healthy fats to give your body the nutrition
it needs to build muscles.
Eating high calorie foods with little nutritional value will make it
harder to achieve your ideal body because even though ectomorphs are
underweigh,the can stil gain a very high body fat percentage ,which
puts them at risk of health complications such as eldavated
cholestrol,type 2 diabetes,hypertensio and in the worst case scenario
cardiac arrest or stroke.
You may gain weight with junk food,but it jus wont be the kind of
weight to turn heads at the beach,i guess!

Hospital essentials.

2011-06-03T10:01:00.001+03:00

1.non-pharmaceuticals
2.Dressings.
3.medical drugs
4.medical gases.
5.cleansing and sanitation items.
6.X-ray films and chemicals.
7.laboratory reagents
8.insectides.
8.Dental materials.
This items among many are the heartbeat of any hospitals.Hospitals
need to be well stocked for it to get the services well delivered.

2011-06-02T14:58:00.000+03:00

we ought to thank those who work in hospitals

MEDICINE PROGRAMS

2011-06-02T14:47:00.002+03:00

• Human Anatomy & Histo-embryology

• Immunology
• Pathology and Pathophysiology
• Forensic Medicine
• Internal Medicine ( with Sub Specializations in)
» Infectious diseases
» Rheumatology
» Respiratory
» Endocrinology and Metabolism
» Kidney disease
» Digestion
» Cardiovascular
» Blood- Related Diseases
• Pediatrics
• Neurology
• Dermatology and Venereology
• Radiology & Nuclear Medicine
• Radiology
• Anesthesia
• Emergency Medicine
• Orthopedics
• Pediatrics
• OB&GY
• ENT
• Ophthalmology
• Orthopedics
• Chest Medicine
• Dermatology
• Pathology
• Psychiatry
• Surgery ( With Sub Specializations in)
» Urology
» General Surgery
» Burn Surgery
» Neurosurgery
» Plastic Surgery
» Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

SPECIALIZATION IN DENTISTRY

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• Oral Medicine & Radiology

• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Prosthodontics
• Orthodontics
• Conservative Dentistry
• Oral Pathology
• Pedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
• Periodontics
• Preventive and Community Dentistry

HOSPITALS IN JAMAICA

2011-06-02T14:44:00.004+03:00

Hospitals in Jamaica comprise a novel medical experience along with a warm and friendly atmosphere can be found in Kingston or Montego Bay. The payments for health care are made by the health insurance companies or by the patients themselves. The doctors working in the hospitals and the general physicians get substantial additional income through private practice.

There are two main hospitals in Jamaica. These are:

Bustamante Hospital for Children, Kingston
University Hospital West Indies, Kingston

Apart from these two main ones there are many other hospitals in Jamaica. Though free medical facilities in the island are limited there are small public hospitals in each parish in Jamaica. The list below gives the names of the other hospitals in Jamaica.

Andrews Memorial Hospital 27 Hope Road (10), , Jamaica - (876) 926-7401
Chinese Sanitarium 2 North Street, , Jamaica - (876) 922-2735
Emergency Medical Services-Medical Associates Hospital 18 Tangerine Pl (10), , Jamaica - (876) 926-1400
Hope Institute Elletson Flats (7), , Jamaica - (876) 927-2111
Hospice Pain Center 7 Laws Street, , Jamaica - (876) 922-2465
Labor Of Love 136 Barbican Road (8), , Jamaica - (876) 905-1447
Medical Associates Hospital & Medical Centre 18 Tangerine Pl (10), , Jamaica - (876) 926-1400
Norwood Medical Centre 9 Norwood Avenue (5), , Jamaica - (876) 929-0151
Nuttal Memorial Hospital 6 Caledonia Avenue (5), , Jamaica - (876) 926-2139
Nuttal Memorial Hospital 14 Old Hope Road (5), , Jamaica - (876) 926-6409
St Joseph Hospital 22 Deanery Road (3), , Jamaica - (876) 928-4955

HOSPITAL IN MOMBASA KENYA

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Mombasa Hospital- The hospital serves a number of health benefits.
Diani Beach Hospital- A comparatively new but good hospital with many facilities aimed mostly for the tourists.
St.Luke's Hospital- Another important hospital in Mombasa.

In other places:

Eldoret- Eldoret Hospital, Elgonview Hospital, Pacifica Hospital
Kisumu- Kima Mission Hospital, Masemo Hospital
Kikuyu- PCEA Hospital.

HOSPITAL IN NAIROBI

2011-06-02T14:41:00.001+03:00

Hospitals of Kenya offer a range of services Kenya is a country fraught with various kinds of diseases and the Hospitals of Kenya, both inside and outside the Capital Nairobi, shoulder the huge responsibility of providing health facilities. The list of the prominent hospitals follows.

In Nairobi:

Kenyatta National Hospital- The hospital was established as Native Civil hospital in 1901 and is the oldest in Kenya. It is the largest national hospital with a capacity of 1800 beds. The departments include Medicine, Surgery, Nursing and Radiology.
The Aga Khan Hospital- Set up in 1958, this hospital is a part of the Aga Khan Health Services. The bed-capacity is 254. It also has two hospitals in Mombasa and Kisumu.
Nairobi Hospital- The hospital founded in1954 is one of the most important private hospitals of Kenya. It provides patients with various facilities.
The other private hospitals of Nairobi are The karen Hospital, The Mater Hospital, Avenue Hospitals, Parklands, Metropolitan Hospitals, BuruBuru and others.

HEALTH IN UK

2011-06-02T14:39:00.001+03:00

Efforts to instill better management in National Health Service (NHS) hospitals have been a prominent feature of recent public-sector reform efforts in the United Kingdom. So it’s encouraging that new research conducted jointly by McKinsey and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) points to a link between key management practices, on the one hand, and better health care and higher hospital productivity, on the other. The study, based on an assessment of 126 NHS and other hospitals across the United Kingdom,¹ strongly suggests that improved operational effectiveness, performance management, and talent management are associated with lower rates of infection in hospitals, lower readmission rates, more satisfied patients and more productive staffs, and better financial margins. Moreover, the study indicates that stronger leadership by doctors in the way hospitals are managed could play a particularly significant role in improving them. In the light of continued pressure on the public sector everywhere, these findings should interest policy makers and health care leaders striving to improve medical systems elsewhere in the world.

IMPROVING HEALTH CARE IN US

2011-06-02T14:38:00.001+03:00

Reforming the US health care system presents a daunting challenge, and there will be no shortage of proposals as the Obama administration prepares to handle it. Appropriately, the early dialogue has focused on extending coverage to the uninsured. However, any reform also needs to address the underlying problem—the relentless annual growth in the cost of health care—or reform will ultimately be inadequate. Poor affordability contributes directly to the unacceptably high number of uninsured Americans and presents a grave threat to the system’s sustainability.

Good Health Habits

2011-06-01T13:34:00.001+03:00

In examining the physical condition of the men and women,i conclude
that people who practised a number of health habits were in better
health than those who did not.In fact,seven 'good' health habits were
prominent.The healthiest people in the group were people who
1.never smoked
2.drank fewer than four alcoholic drinks a week.
3.took breakfast every day.
4.rarely ate between meals.
5.slept 7-8 hours nightly.
6.oftenly engage in exercise.
7.not overweight.

Correlations could also be demostrated between even a few of these
health habits and actual health status.

Jobhunt Nigeria: Faith City Hospital Limited Nigerian Vacancies For Medical And Health Personnel

2011-06-01T11:45:00.001+03:00

Jobhunt Nigeria: Faith City Hospital Limited Nigerian Vacancies For Medical And Health Personnel

Exodus of workers cripples hospitals

2011-06-01T11:16:00.003+03:00

Operations in public hospitals might be grounded by an acute shortage of key staff.Matters have been complicated by an exodus of doctors and nurses for greener pasturer abroad.kenya has a shortage of about six thousand nurses.
This statistics paint a grim picture of service delivery in public hospitals and raise questions about the governments commitment to meet the millennium Development Goals which include reduction of child and maternal mortality and eradication of malaria and other diseases by 2015.