FORWARD MOVEMENT!

I am back!  Stronger than before, and boy (some days more so than others)!  I'm amazed at the distance folk have gone just to get me under their control!  Maybe I really am awesome, huh? NEWSFLASH: I'll get thru this and keep moving forward.

In other news, I'm a new mom, so naturally I will be writing about children's health and insurance coverage.  Who knows, maybe even a sneak peak at my bundle of joy :)

Meanwhile, medication errors are still on the rise, and I need to develop a medical billing and coding tool to help identify and hopefully prevent medication errors in the future; if I can help at least one facility, that will make my day!  I haven't presented in a while, so this will be interesting ;-)

Back to the pharmacy I go? Or will it be the medical records department? Or a doctor's office? Or the classroom?

Thanks for stopping by to see me :)

Exxon's X on 25th Place

According to Exxon (you know, like the gas station "Exxon"), most recent international testing reveal that the United States ranks 25th in math and 17th in science. Exxon does, however, acknowledge that Americans are recognized for leadership in technology and innovation. On the other hand, to maintain leadership and a reputation for leadership in technology and innovation takes work.

Exxon's campaign to raise awareness about math and science achievement is commendable. I would like to see children from my region get involved. So, I will do my best to share this information with my community, as the decision to have children involved rests with the parents.

How does this information tie into health education? It's simple! Excel in math and science, which helps gain acceptance into college with industry connections. Once graduation day comes, perhaps a job offer from a company like Exxon is on the table, which is likely to pay a handsome salary. Salary is a nice word for money. Money facilitates the purchase of healthy foods, homes in healthy environments that usually have better schools, vehicles with extra safety (healthy) mechanisms on it, which will eventually transport family members who loved ones want transported safely.

Basically, the equation is: Perform well=earn more money=live a better life

I'm not saying the equation is fair, but it's the way life goes. To get on board or not is a choice. What's yours?

To read more about Exxon's campaign, click on the title above (Exxon's X on 25th place).

Thanks for stopping by! Let's chat again soon ;-)