Carrington College Executive Director in the Spotlight
Josh Chumley, executive director of Carrington College’s Phoenix North and Phoenix West campuses, is ready for his close-up! Recently, Uptown Magazine – a popular monthly lifestyle magazine – visited him on campus to talk life, leadership and, of course, all things Carrington. Apparently, they magazine liked what it heard – they profiled Josh and both […]
Student Spotlight: Mike Medberry
Mike Medberry worked as an environmentalist for years. His conservation team was responsible for making Craters of the Moon in Idaho a national monument, so he regularly visited the area for research. Mike’s life changed during one visit. He suffered a stroke while hiking Craters of the Moon and was abandoned in the wilderness for […]
What is Low Blood Pressure and is it harmful?
Low blood pressure, also called hypotension, means a person’s blood pressure is lower than normal. Most healthy adults may not have any signs or symptoms of low blood pressure unless it falls too low. Symptoms may show if a person’s blood pressure falls below 90/60 or if the drop in blood pressure is sudden and […]
What do blood pressure readings mean?
Click for Next Image Blood pressure is measure in millimeters of mercury (mmHg) and recorded as two numbers, systolic and diastolic. Systolic is the top number (also the higher one), which measure the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats, so when its muscles contract. Diastolic the bottom number (also the lower one), which […]
How Common Is High Blood Pressure and What Are the Risk Factors?
Click for Next Image Unfortunately, high blood pressure is becoming increasingly common in the United States. High blood pressure normally develops over years, and affects almost everybody eventually. While now about one third of adults over age 20 have high blood pressure, this number is expected to rise up to 41 percent by 2030. […]
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is essential to life; we wouldn’t be alive without blood pressure. The reason for this is that blood pressure moves blood through your body, supplying all your organs with nutrients and oxygen. However, when blood pressure is too high or too low, you can experience serious health problems. Click for Next Image In […]
What Is Hypertension and What Are the Effects?
Click for Next Image High blood pressure, also called hypertension, can lead to heart disease. High blood pressure makes your heart work harder and can stretch your artery walls too much. High blood pressure causes various health complications: Risk of rupture, which can lead to a stroke or aneurysm. Vascular scaring, which can trap […]
How To Give Your Dog Medicine: Tips & Tricks from a Veterinary Technician
Knowing how to give your beloved canine their prescribed dog medication is an important part of keeping your companion happy and healthy, especially when it comes to treating certain conditions and relieving pain. So, what is the best way to give dog meds? If you’ve never done it before, it might seem a perplexing task. […]
Top 10 Things Only Nurses Will Understand
When you enter a rewarding career in the health care industry, there is a vast amount of personal and professional knowledge you learn quickly on the job.
In My Words – Felicia Perea
Felicia Perea is a student in the Dental Assisting Certificate of Achievement program at the Carrington College Albuquerque campus in New Mexico. Felicia shared her story in our Albuquerque campus newsletter back in July; her story is so inspirational, we thought you’d all like to read it. “My name is Felicia Perea and I’m currently enrolled in […]