Show your physical therapy colleagues your appreciation. October means National Physical Therapy Month, and it's a great time to show your physical therapy staff how much you appreciate what they do throughout the year. PTs will open up their practices to the communities to spread the word about physical therapy and promote the profession. Want ...

Just in time for National Respiratory Care Week. Working here at ADVANCE, it's always fun to see the collaboration between departments. We have a lot going on but ideas flow, meetings are held and thoughts become reality when everyone gets together. Sometimes the departments that blend seem a bit unlikely. I have a good and very recent example. ...

We just wrapped up photo shoots for our Fall/Winter 2010 healthcare catalog. Copywriters are busy at work. The photo studio across the bridge in our second building is booked. New products are reviewed and added and artists glued to screens and notebooks create unique designs. It's catalog time here at ADVANCE Healthcare Shop. Well, really, ...

Our fall Koi brand scrubs have hit the website! Even though the 100-degree weather makes it tough to believe, fall isn't that far away, especially in the wide world of retail. To prepare, ADVANCE Healthcare Shop is stocking up on all the new fall Koi brand scrubs. From classic prints to bright butterflies, the new Koi line features favorite ...

Hit the sand in style this summer. Beach vacations highlight the memories of my youth. We'd pack up the car and drive down to Carolina Beach, NC. As I got older, I was allowed to bring a best friend, which made the trip even more fun. While I'm not a huge fan of swimming in the ocean, I like sitting or walking on the beach and taking in the ...

Why not go the fun route with your nurse pens? While perusing the ADVANCE for Nurses Facebook page a few weeks back, I noticed that one of our editors asked nurses what helps keep them organized in the midst of a busy shift. I was surprised to read many comments praising that little, well-known device, the pen. Nurses who commented on the post ...

Comfort the smallest patients with fun animal-shaped pediatric medical equipment. The doctor's office or hospital can be a scary place. I'm an adult and I feel that way, and to children, especially those who aren't feeling the best, it may be frightening. Fun scrubs in the workplace or creative wall decorations and toys to play with can make it ...

Find your favorite T-shirts for Better Hearing and Speech Month and get a bargain! I love it when a plan comes together. I also love quoting The A-Team, but that's beside the point. Online shopping ranks high on the list of stuff I love to do, and it's almost like a little challenge to me. I typically avoid buying anything at full price and ...

Get the nurse in your life some bling. Last decade called. It wants its subhead back. While I don't really think people call it ''bling'' so much anymore, jewelry and accessories can make great National Nurses Week gifts, especially for those nurses who aren't the easiest people to shop for. If you're searching for male nurse gifts, this post ...

Here are some Lab Week 2010 ideas from readers of ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals. The editorial team at ADVANCE for Medical Laboratory Professionals assembled a great resource center for its readers. The Lab Week Tool Kit is stuffed full of tips and ideas for celebrating National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week 2010, which is ...