There is still so much unknown about the coronavirus, but having a healthy, functioning immune system will always be helpful in reducing the effects of the virus, if contracted, and, could possibly be helpful in prevention of even contracting the virus at all. Here are a few tips on how to strengthen your immune […]
The Covid-19 Vaccine and What it Might Mean for Careers in Allied Health
The moment many of us have been waiting for over the past nine months has finally arrived. On Monday, December 14, 2020, the administration of the Covid-19 vaccine began across the country. It is a milestone for the U.S. and a glimmer of hope as our country aims to gain control over this virus. We […]
Alumni Stories from the Frontline
For over 100 years, Swedish Institute graduates have been providing essential care in the healthcare professions of Nursing, Medical Assisting, Massage Therapy, Surgical Technology and Medical Billing and Coding. Since our inception in 1916, we have graduated thousands of healthcare professionals who have brought their care and services to hospitals, clinics, medical spas and much […]
How Technology Helped Swedish Institute Through COVID-19
The executive team at Swedish Institute began taking steps to prepare for a possible closure in the week leading up to COVID-19 being officially declared a global pandemic (March 11, 2020). In the days leading up to March 11, we mobilized a committee that was comprised of our program deans, IT department, and executive […]
How to Make Your Remote Space Work for You
After nearly 7 months of millions of Americans working and schooling from home, massage therapists, physical therapists and chiropractors are all reporting a surge of injuries, musculoskeletal issues, and client complaints about shoulder, neck and back pain. Although some businesses have re-opened their doors, for many people the work-from-home arrangement does not have an […]
Medical Massage is Back, and in Demand
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and states begin to re-open, massage therapy providers across the country are getting back to business — and this newly re-opened industry is looking to hire and staff up again. New York City just entered Phase 3 of re-opening and the public, it seems, clearly cannot wait to return to their […]
Standing in Solidarity Against Discrimination and Inequality
This has been a devastating couple of months for our city, our country, and our world. We are mourning more than 100,000 lives that have been lost to COVID-19 in the U.S. alone, and we are mourning the untimely deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and so many more Black […]
Time Management Tips for Online Students
With the recent changes going in our world concerning COVID-19, many colleges and schools are moving classes traditionally taught on campus to online platforms so that students can continue working towards their career goals. This can be a big change in the way students absorb information, study and take exams and the key to success […]
Self-Care During Social Distancing
As we all try to navigate COVID-19 and the new reality that we have found ourselves living in, it is more important than ever to take good care of ourselves, both physically and mentally. Stress takes a toll on our immune system, which is the one thing we cannot compromise right now. Here are a […]
5 Reasons Why We Love Our Students
Valentine’s Day is a day that we all take time to tell those we care about how much they mean to us. So what better time to share with our students just a few of the many reasons why we love you, each and every single day! 1. You Show Up and You Work Hard […]
