Black Friday Shopping Tips

cindy k Blog, Healthcare, Safety, & Wellness

Thanksgiving is a time to get together with friends & families to enjoy a wonderful feast and express gratitude for what we are thankful for. But after that wonderful meal, it’s time for Black Friday shopping. Black Friday is usually the day after Thanksgiving, but over the past couple of years, Black Friday starts as early as 6 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. Here is a list of tips to remember before shopping on Black Friday. Make a shopping list ahead of time. Prepare a list of items that you plan on purchasing. You can also visit the store you plan to go to ahead of time. By visiting beforehand, you can take notes on which aisle the item is located at. Thus when shopping on Black Friday, you will be able to grab your item quickly and check-out before the lines gets longer. Do not buy more than what you can carry. If you plan to buy a lot, bring a friend or family member. Walking to and from your car. Make sure you are aware of …

24HRMED Raised $4,216 for City of Hope

cindy k 24HRMED in the Community, Blog

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and to show our support, 24-Hour Medical Staffing Services (24HRMED) team members wore pink on Fridays. This is an annual campaign to increase awareness for the disease. So, for every team member who wore pink on Fridays, 24HRMED would donate $5 towards the cause. 24HRMED team members were able to raise a total of $4,216. Also, team members participated in City of Hope Walk for Hope on Sunday. All donations were given to City of Hope who is a world leader in research and treatment for cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Thank you everyone who supported, donated, and participated in City of Hope Walk for Hope! Special thanks to Linda (CEO & President) and Darryl Stone (CFO) who contributed $510.

Three Tips to Reduce Stress at Work

cindy k Blog, Healthcare, Safety, & Wellness

    What is stress? “Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you feel threatened, your nervous system responds by releasing a flood of stress hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which rouse the body for emergency action.” Also, stress can lead to a wide range of illnesses such as heart disease, asthma, obesity, diabetes, headaches, depression, and many more. To combat stress, here are three tips to improve your health and well-being at work. Move Frequently If you’re sitting for a long period, get up and take a short walk during break. According to WebMD.com, walking reduces stress hormones and mild depression. Drink Herbal Tea In fact, herbal tea have been used for centuries as natural remedies. Due to its medicinal properties, it’s good for your health and can calm the nerves. Rather than drinking coffee to boost your energy for the rest of the day, drinking Teas such as Mint, Chamomile, Ginseng, Skullcap, Lavender, Lemon Verbena, etc. helps bring the stress hormones back to normal levels. Ingesting high levels of caffeine, such …

24-Hour Medical Staffing Services 16th Anniversary and Tiger Team Graduation

cindy k 24HRMED Events & Happenings, Blog

Last week, 24-Hour Medical Staffing Services celebrated their 16th anniversary. Employees showed their company pride by coming into work wearing green. When employees walked into the office, they were greeted by a happy birthday sign and balloons decorated in front of the conference room. That same week, we continued our celebration with another COSi Tiger Team Graduation. Team R&D and Team Money were awarded with certificates for their completion of phase 1. After the awards, 24-Hour Medical’s chief financial officer, Darryl Stone, blew out the candles of our 16th Anniversary cake. Here is what some of our employees have to say about 24-Hour Medical Staffing Services: “24-hrmed is great because of the people that you get work with. They are team oriented, happy to assist, and never put you down for a mistake. The environment is relaxing but aggressive, and if you need any supplies or if you have any questions you have only to ask.” – Logan F. Staffing Specialist “I like 24-Hour Medical Staffing Services’ open door policy. Your manager is always open to hear your …

Fall Health Tips

cindy k Blog, Healthcare, Safety, & Wellness

September 22 is the first day of Fall, which means descending leaves, corn mazes, hay rides, and delicious pumpkin pie. But with the cold winter air approaching, it is also a time to fall into health care habits to prevent yourself from getting ill and stay healthy. Here are some health tips and essentials for the fall. Get Your Flu Shot September is the start of flu season, and it is best to get vaccinated each year to prevent the flu. Some symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, dry cough, sore throat, stuffy nose, and nausea. Remember to always cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. Carry Travel Tissues Travel tissues are handy when you’re out of the house especially if you or a friend needs to blow their nose. Coughing and sneezing into tissues are ways to help prevent illness from spreading to others. Hand Sanitizers Keeping hand sanitizers in your bag or purse is handy when traveling, especially when you don’t have access to soap and water. Having clean hands will reduce germs …

24HRMED Winter 2015 Newsletter

cindy k Blog, Newsletters

The seasons are changing. The days grow shorter, and the holiday season is now upon us. It’s the happiest season of all, and the spirit of giving abounds. We see it in Salvation Army volunteers ringing their bells on cold December nights. This spirit grows and multiplies as numerous individuals and organizations join together to help those in need. As this year comes to an end, I reflect on all we can be thankful for. At 24-Hour Medical Staffing Services (24-HRMED), we are thankful and grateful for ou clients who sustain and motivate us. Click here to read Newsletter Volume 3 Issue 1