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Today, Thursday April 7th, is known as World Health Day. This is a global day dedicated to raising health awareness that was put into place by the World Health Organization during the first World Health Assembly in 1948. The World Health Organization is a collection of over 7000 talented men... Read more

Today we celebrate Medical Billers everywhere! That’s because Thursday March 31, 2016 has been declared National Medical Biller’s Day. Medical Billers are healthcare professionals that help patients, care providers, and insurance companies by processing claims in a timely manner.   They may also play a key role in ensuring the overall... Read more

As we continue to make our way through March, we celebrate Medical Billers as National Medical Biller’s day approaches on Thursday March 31st. Today we’re sharing Five Facts about Medical Billing and Coding with all of you from our team here at Training Direct! Fact #1: Medical Billing and Medical... Read more

As a prospective student today, there are a number of ways for you to pursue education and training. Several years ago, for those who wanted to go back to school, the common answer was that you went to an actual “school” to learn. Now-a-days though, students have more options. They... Read more

We continue our series on Heart Health (during Heart Health month this February) today when we talk about Electrocardiograms (EKGs). You may have heard about EKGs before, but wondered, what the heck is that test? We’re going to break down some of the basics for you today. What is an... Read more

Heart Health Month is almost over, and we hope you’ve enjoyed our blogs thus far this month and will use this info in the future to contribute to your heart health as well as the heart health of others! Today, we’re talking about CPR and CPR training. Simply put, CPR... Read more

Since February is Heart Health Month, it’s only fitting that we take time to discuss the basics about blood pressure, which is paramount when it comes to maintaining your heart health. In our blog today, we break down some of the basics about blood pressure to give you a better... Read more

February is Heart Health Month, a designation first made by President Lyndon B. Johnson approved December 30, 1963. President Johnson declared February 1964 as American Heart Month urging the people of the United States to “give heed to the nationwide problem of heart and blood-vessel diseases, and to support the... Read more

As we ring in the New Year, the Red Cross is putting out the call asking people to roll up their sleeves and give blood, and there’s no better time to donate than during January, which is National Blood Donor Month! Why Is Donating Blood So Important? The need for... Read more

During the week of November 8-14, 2015, we celebrate National Home Care Aide Week. It’s a time when we honor those who play an invaluable role in the healthcare community as caregivers and companions and the incredible difference they make in the lives of their patients and the families they... Read more