“DON’T RUN!” is a phrase my dad has been telling me for the last 29 years because I was born with a form of left and right knee dislocations and was expected to be wheelchair bound for the rest of my life. Shortly after birth, I was referred to a pediatrician that cast my legs for 5 months, changing the casts out weekly. Because of my pediatrician’s love of medicine, I live with no physical restrictions. As I grew older, I began to appreciate my blessings while developing a passion for impacting
because this is what I think is normal and that's maybe why I don't consider my life story to be overly exiting. At least for right now. But with that, I'll get into a brief summary of what my life story is. I was born in Calgary at Peterlauheed hospital, I had to have an emergency c-section because my heart rest kept slowing down. Then after I was born they found that there was actually a second placenta so I could have potentially been a twin. I was
I would like to thank the members of the Ohio Child Conservation League for considering me for the Mildred Biery Grant Application. My connection to your group is through my grandmother, Wendy Schmelzer, who has been a part of OCCL for 45 years and who has brought this grant to my attention. She has always been my greatest role model and supporter. I remember a time when I was young, my grandmother and I were on a paddle boat and I declared that I no longer wanted to own an ice cream shop, I wanted
nurse may have its downfalls, but to see a smile on a parent's face as they take their baby outside for the first time, nothing can replace that joy. I have done a lot of volunteering through my church with Vacation Bible School and several holiday celebrations. I also volunteered at Kettering Health Network Hospital for the summer of 2013. I would help discharge patients. During the
High School has been filled with some of the best moments of my life and overall my experience has been very memorable. However, my most memorable high school experience would have to be a special accomplishment in the Medical Academy. April 27, 2017, was the day I gained my first industry certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant. By having one of the highest passing scores in my class made me feel very accomplished and I truly gained the understanding of hard work and determination
Researchers have found that across cultures, having autonomy in the workplace is important to employees. It has positive benefits for both the employee and the company. Those who have more autonomy at work will tend to be more loyal to their employer, perform better, be more engaged, and be more productive. It’s also been shown that businesses that give their employees autonomy will have a lower turnover rate, which also saves you money in the long run. If you have been the type of manager who hasn’t
help people change how they react to their symptoms. (Winn, 1994) Support groups are another form of therapy which can help people with PTSD share their thoughts and help them to resolve feelings. (Winn, 1994) It can provide comfort in knowing that you are not alone with the symptoms. Like mentioned before, people who suffer from PTSD tend to distance themselves from family and friends. It is easy to feel alone after a traumatic experience but isolation can make you feel worse. Friends and family
have enough money to support their own family these Pro Football Players have enough money to buy expensive gifts for their teammates. Players do get injured quite often and have to pay for their hospital bill, but you also have other people in the world who have kids also playing sports visit the hospital, and some struggle to pay for the treatment. Many of the players can be paid almost up to two point five million dollars. The median salary for players was $770,000. Many of the top best players
children’s hospital before medical school initially sparked my curiosity for emergency medicine. But when I returned to the same emergency department three years later, I knew pediatrics is where I truly belong. The hallways and friendly smiles were familiar, except this time I had a stethoscope in hand and the clinical mindset to problem solve alongside my attending. I was not the same woman who trailed behind physicians fixated on a laptop screen; I was a medical student. My volunteering and clinical
they receive, I’m going to work harder. I’m going to cure more”. They shook my hand as they granted me a position at Riley Children’s Hospital. On my first day at the hospital, I had high hopes that I’d be placed on the oncology unit. Instead, I was placed in the Ronald McDonald House. This is a place for families to sleep if their child isn’t able to leave the hospital. It supply’s food, individual rooms as well as showers. However, no children are allowed in the house. This was discouraging to me