National Burn Awareness Week, February 3-9, 2019

National Burn Awareness Week kicks off on February 3rd with this year’s theme being “Scald”. Approximately every minute, someone in the US sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Scald burns make up a large portion of these injuries, with children being at particularly high risk. In fact, 62% of people treated in burn centers for scald burns are children under the age of…

Posted on Feb. 4, 2019 in From Our Perspective

Unique Super Bowl Party Recipes You Won’t Want To Miss

Are you hosting or attending a super bowl party but unsure what to serve your guests or make as a passing dish?  Here are some unique but easy ideas that both kids and adults will enjoy! Spicy Sloppy Joe Dip (from: www.gogogogourmet.com) Ingredients: 1 T Olive Oil 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup) ½ lb spicy sausage or chorizo ½ lb ground chuck 1 can…

Posted on Feb. 1, 2019 in From Our Perspective

Congratulations New CTRs!

We wanted to take a moment to Congratulate the 129 new Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs) who passed their national certification exam in the Summer of 2018. Welcome to the world of cancer registry … it’s a great place to be and we hope you will find your new profession and certification very rewarding.   Photo by rawpixel on Pexels

Posted on Feb. 1, 2019 in Career Insights

National Wear Red Day – February 1, 2019

Plan ahead for National Wear Red Day. Find your favorite red shirt and wear it on Friday, February 1st, to raise awareness for women’s heart health. Do you know your results of the 5 important tests below that will help your healthcare provider monitor your heart health?   Total Cholesterol HDL (good) Cholesterol Blood Pressure Blood Sugar Body Mass Index (BMI) Numbers 1-4 above are lab…

Posted on Jan. 30, 2019 in From Our Perspective