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To our friends at MedCap® Scrub Hats,I just wanted to write a quick Thank You for your donation of Scrub Hats for our Surgical Mission to Guatemala.  Our team from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia consisted of three surgeons, one anesthesiologist, one CRNA, three nurse practitioners, 12 nurses and three volunteers.  In under a week we were able to complete 70 pediatric surgeries while working with Partner for Surgery in Guatemala City.                               Since its creation in 2001 Partner for Surgery has helped thousand of impoverished Guatemalans...

                                                                                                                                                                The most productive people in the world know something that the rest of us don't. Do they know how to move faster,...

                       Today quick meditation at work can be a serious energizer and stress reliever. There is no mystic or magical secret to meditation; it is a simple way to focus your thoughts and energy into a positive direction. If you are on your feet for hours or dealing with stressful healthcare issues you will need a few minutes in you day to gather your strength and focus your mind.  There are a couple simple techniques that you can do almost anywhere with a little privacy. A few of these techniques...

                                                                                        When you are at work or at home there are plenty of things to do in order to increase your energy level. Sit back in your scrubs and scrub hats while reading this ultimate guide to getting more energy. Below is a list of 15 ways to increase your overall energy level.                                                                                                                                    1.    An Early Start – early bird gets the worm is a great saying, set that alarm 15 minutes earlier and achieve even more.    2.    Stretch it out – start the morning with a...

                                             Have you ever wondered why on earth medical professionals wear the cloths they do? Why are they named scrubs, or scrub hats? This little article will answer all your questions, even if you did not know you wanted to ask them.   The original nurses uniform was developed after the Crimean war in 1854. It was through Florence Nightingale's discovering that living conditions were of great importance to health that she advocated new sanitary conditions.  One of which...