Happy Friday everyone! I hope you enjoyed reading about everything from spacious nurse uniforms to designer medical scrubs this week. I love how there are so many new things for me to write about now that the stylish scrubs for fall have arrived. Who knows what I’ll find to write about next week.
Now, taking a break from medical uniforms (just for a minute), here are some news stories from the week that you might find interesting:
Healthcare Professionals in the News:
- New nurses need criminal record check
- Dental Care Shortages, Reimbursements Need To Be Addressed In Health Policy Debate, Experts Say
- GenVec receives funding for foot-and-mouth vaccine program
- Most Generalists Reluctant To Provide Primary Care For Young Adults With Chronic Illness
- Doctors’ opposition to home nursing riles midwives, moms
- As Doctors Cater to Looks, Skin Patients Wait
Health News:
- Experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows early promise
- Pre-pregnancy diabetes tied to more birth defects
- Artificial pancreas just years away, experts say
- Does Bush proposal threaten access to the pill?
- L.A.: No new fast-food outlets in poor area
Opinion Piece:
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, and if you’re planning on purchasing any apparel scrubs, lab coats or medical supplies in the next few days I suggest you keep an eye on your e-mail for an opportunity to save a little cash when you do.


