The Hocking College Experience

The Advantages of Becoming a Health Information Specialist

Are you interested in working in the health care industry, but don't want to be on the front line? If so, perhaps you should consider becoming a health informatics specialist. A health informatics specialist takes patient information and transcribes it into a digital format. These professionals also coordinate, store, and maintain computerized medical records. As a result, their efforts help doctors, patients, hospitals, and insurance companies work together more efficiently and effectively.

Shining A Light On World Mental Health Day

by Tim Brunicardi

Presented by the World Federation for Mental Health and supported by the United Nations, today is World Mental Health Day (WMHD) which focuses on raising awareness of mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. This year's theme is “Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World.”

October Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Tim Brunicardi

The purpose of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to make people all over the world more knowledgeable about this disease. In conjunction, government agencies, medical societies, and nonprofit organizations work with survivors to raise money to fund research, educate women about the importance of getting regular mammograms, as well as detail methods of prevention and early detection.

Hocking College Student Center Now Offering SilverSneakers Program

by Tim Brunicardi

Hocking College is proud to announce its new partnership with Tivity Health to provide the SilverSneakers program at the Hocking College Student Center.

8 Health Benefits From Getting a Massage

by Tim Brunicardi

Today kicks off EveryBody Deserves a Massage Week which runs from July 15 through July 21. Sponsored by the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP), this event has been bringing attention to the benefits of massage therapy since 1995.

Shedding Light on UV Safety Awareness Month

by Tim Brunicardi

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ of your body? As your body’s protector, the skin undergoes a lot of trials including invasions of unsuspecting enemies like the sun. July is UV Safety Awareness Month and we’re here to shed some light on the dangers of sun exposure, as well as provide preventative care in order to keep you and your family safe this summer.

How to Handle PTSD in the Classroom

by Tim Brunicardi

Today is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day and the following blog post strives to educate Hocking College students about this disorder, as well as make them more sensitive to the needs of anyone dealing with this condition.

Go Purple For Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

by Tim Brunicardi

Throughout the month of June you may see people wearing purple, or hear about programs & events pertaining to the fight to end Alzheimer’s. That's because June marks the month dedicated to the awareness of Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders. Organizations, such as the Alzheimer’s Association, work to raise money to fund research and treatments for those suffering from Alzheimer’s.

Summer Shape-Up: Joining In On Group Fitness Classes

by Tim Brunicardi

Take control of your health this summer and try something new by taking a group fitness class offered at the Hocking College Student Center gym.

Part 3: How To Get Help For PTSD

by Tim Brunicardi

June is National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. This is the last of the three blogs that'll explore what PTSD is, who’s at risk, and where anyone needing assistance can go for help. If you or someone you know could be suffering from PTSD, perhaps you/they should take the following steps:

The Hocking College Experience

The Advantages of Becoming a Health Information Specialist

Shining A Light On World Mental Health Day

October Marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month