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In High School and Working in Healthcare: Are They Ready? 

In January 2024, Bloomberg Philanthropies announced a $250 million dollar grant initiative to create new high schools and healthcare programs in 10 US communities, including two here in Texas. The goal is to, “graduate students directly into high-demand healthcare jobs” and address current and projected healthcare industry shortages.  Currently, there are estimated two million open healthcare industry jobs and an additional two million more expected … Continue reading In High School and Working in Healthcare: Are They Ready? 

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Why Continuing Education Is Important for Radiologists

Innovations in medical imaging, advancements in artificial intelligence, and emerging diagnostic techniques are just a few examples of how the healthcare landscape is constantly changing. This is particularly true for radiologists, who interpret diverse medical images to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases within the body. The role of a radiologist is both pivotal and demanding, as their expertise often serves as the cornerstone of effective … Continue reading Why Continuing Education Is Important for Radiologists

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Breast Calcifications: What is the Next Step?

On any given day, many women regularly visit breast imaging clinics for their routine mammograms, while others are scheduled for diagnostic mammograms, breast ultrasounds, or biopsy procedures. Depending on the findings, several patients might undergo both a diagnostic mammogram and a breast ultrasound. Breast calcifications, commonly seen in many women, might necessitate a diagnostic mammogram to determine if these calcifications are benign or malignant. Breast … Continue reading Breast Calcifications: What is the Next Step?

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Scars of the Past: Radiological Reflections on Lobotomies

Medical history often holds chapters that are both chilling and controversial, none more so than the era of lobotomies. At one time these procedures were seen as a breakthrough treatment for severe mental illnesses. These procedures involved accessing the brain through the eye socket with an ice pick, often leaving patients drastically changed or in vegetative states. Unfortunately, lobotomies were practiced until the 1970s, which … Continue reading Scars of the Past: Radiological Reflections on Lobotomies

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GROW! Mammography Fellowship: Empowering Radiologic Technologists

Are you a radiologic technologist eager to advance your career in mammography? Do you have a passion for enhancing healthcare in your community? The GROW! Mammography Fellowship Program, in partnership with the Advanced Health Education Center (AHEC), is your gateway to achieving these goals.  We are excited to announce an incredible opportunity for two dedicated individuals to receive comprehensive training, valuable clinical experience, and the … Continue reading GROW! Mammography Fellowship: Empowering Radiologic Technologists

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Breast Pain: When Should I Worry?

Breast pain (mastalgia) is very common and can manifest as tenderness, throbbing, sharp, stabbing, burning pain, or tightness in the breast tissue. Breast pain can be cyclic or noncyclic. Cyclic breast pain occurs regularly, often related to the menstrual cycle and changing hormone levels. Noncyclic breast pain, on the other hand, is unrelated to the menstrual cycle, is usually constant, and typically affects one breast … Continue reading Breast Pain: When Should I Worry?

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Melanie Hail, M.Ed., RT(R)(M) Announced as Vice President of Business Development

June 3, 2024 Houston, TX – Advanced Health Education Center, Ltd., one of the nation’s premier providers of professional continued education and skills training for healthcare providers and parent company to the renowned healthcare staffing firm MEDRelief Staffing, today announced the additional of Melanie Hail, M.Ed., RT(R)(M) as the Vice President of Business Development. Mrs. Hail is a longtime educator in the Houston area with … Continue reading Melanie Hail, M.Ed., RT(R)(M) Announced as Vice President of Business Development

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