I am 75 years old and was afflicted with an acute heart condition that causes random respiratory arrests and myocardial infarctions (heart attacks). It’s really a very scary disease and I always have to be careful. It’s imperative that I watch what I eat and how I go about my daily activities. Although I am … READ MORE

I work at a non-profit that donates medical supplies and equipment to needy children around the world. Typically from third-world (and sometimes war-torn) countries, the health of these young people are being neglected because they don’t have the proper resources and medical care that they really deserve. The initial reason I started here was because … READ MORE

I have been a medical equipment repairer for over 10 years now. I suppose the technical term for us is "biomedical equipment technicians" but the job description is exactly the same: we fix and refurbish medical equipment. After graduating from college, I knew that I wanted to get into this field. I was always fascinated … READ MORE

Ever since my mother had her knee surgery a few years ago, she was never truly able to get back into her usual shape. Unfortunately, because of the considerable amount of weight she has gained, it’s become an embarassing issue that she hates to talk about. She is trying to overcome this as to her, … READ MORE

If you have an extra supply of EKG machines that needs to be sold, there may be a couple of pointers you should know ahead of time. Before you go  and put your used EKG machines up for sale, make sure that it is still in good condition. If it needs batteries, then buy new … READ MORE

Yesterday, I was able to catch a glimpse of what my life would be like in five years time. When that mark approaches, I will be taking my daughter to her first day of
kindergarten. She will be in a white dress with red shoes and she will have red ribbons in her wavy hair. … READ MORE

My 75-year old father is suffering from accute pneumonia and has had bad respiratory problems since June of this year. He was in the hospital for about a week and that was enough for him. You see–my dad is very connected to us, his family, and every additional moment he spent in the health institution, … READ MORE

As a nurse at a small children’s hospital dedicated to treating spinal cord injury, it breaks my heart to see a child without the resources they need to be healthy and happy. Of all the illnesses affecting children today, spinal cord injury is one of the most debilitating but because spinal injuries in the pediatric … READ MORE

Ok, so you’ve made it to the medical school of your dreams. All those years spent preparing by studying and memorizing only to study and memorize some more. Ah, such is the life of a perpetual student. Still, medical school is ultimately incredibly rewarding once you graduate and enter the real world of doctors and … READ MORE

With the amount of medical products and equipment constantly being engineered and improved upon, there is a growing market for medical equipment technicians and medical repair. With the effectiveness of healthcare on the line, the demand is a considerable one.
Medical equpiment repair courses are typically offered at the community college, vocational or trade school level and … READ MORE