Uniform Advantage participated in the 2009 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Broward walk on Saturday October 10, 2009. Our company will be accepting donations the entire month of October for this great cause. Our team has raised over $2,000 dollars this year and UA has dedicated to match our total donations up to $5,000 dollars. If you would like to donate under our team please click here.

Here are some pictures of our team at the 2009 event.

We at, Uniform Advantage would like to thank you for your support this month, and look forward to serving your medical uniform needs all year round.

~Contributing Editor

Lori Nadeau – Dunlap

The American Cancer Society  states 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer and 40,170 deaths so far this year. It’s the most common cancer among women, other than skin cancer in United States. The good news is the death rate is going down, as a result of testing earlier and better treatment options. In the United States, there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors!

As an apparel company dedicated to the medical profession, we urge everyone to get involved. Wear pink nursing uniforms, or the pink ribbons indicating your awareness and support for our fellow sisters.

To show their support for the much needed research, Littman will donate $5.00 to the American Cancer Society from proceeds of their Classic II Stethoscope – style #CLASC2PR!

Featuring a two-sided chest piece, this stethoscope offers high acoustic sensitivity for superior performance. A tunable diaphragm on one side augments the traditional bell function of the opposite side. It also includes soft sealing eartips.

Koi will also donate $2.00 from each sale of their Hope print scrub top towards Breast Cancer research. This stylish and supportive mock wrap top features an:

• adjustable side drawstring,
• two large front pockets and side slits
• made with 100% cotton
• available in sizes XS to 3X

We have several other products to support Breast Cancer awareness, including nursing socks, watches and even a pink ribbon embroidery option for your scrub tops! Let’s not forget our great looking Pink Ribbon print scrubs.

A couple of years ago, we walked at the Susan G. Komen walk for the cure in Miami, and it was a great success!  This year, Uniform Advantage will do its part by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. For more information, visit Susan G Komen for the Cure on what you can do in our fight against Breast Cancer. You can also find an event near you. Together, we can make a difference!

We at, Uniform Advantage would like to thank you for your support this month, and look forward to serving your medical uniform needs today and tomorrow.

~ Contributing Editor

Priscille Victorin

National Nurses Week begins on May 6^th and ends on May 12^th every year. This special event started in January of 1974. The International Council of Nurses (ICN) announced that May would be “International Nurse Day” as a day of celebration and recognition of the advancement of nursing. This expanded to a week in 1990 by the ANA Board of Directors. The purpose of Nurses Week is to honor nurses who give care to millions of patients and individuals who participate in the education and advancement of nursing.

The date holds significance of remembering the birthday of Florence Nightingale who was a pioneer of modern nursing. Born in May, (5/12/1820 – 8/13/1910) in England, Florence Nightingale was one of the first noted heroic nurses in history. With her inspiring work in Crimea, Florence and 38 volunteer nurses (which she trained herself) went to care for wounded soldiers in un-livable conditions. She alone reportedly treated 2,000 patients. Florence improved the living conditions of the wounded by thoroughly cleaning the hospital and equipment, and reorganizing patient care. This was of importance as infection control was poor at that time. Nightingale’s work received massive recognition and support where she was given the name “The Lady of the Lamp” due to her carrying a lamp around, working well into the night, every night. Florence Nightingale’s work revolutionized the field of medicine as the Union government approached her for advice on organizing the field. Her work inspired the volunteer body of United States Sanitary Commission and US volunteers like Dorothea Dix, Clara Barton and Cornelia Hancock.

Today, nursing is one of the most in-demand fields. It’s estimated that by the year 2020, there will be a shortage of 800,000 nurses. There’s no doubt this career is not only special, but mandatory for America’s health. Nursing is one of the most praised professions, due to the hard work and commitment it requires from its students. Nurses deserve their praise and recognition for the job that literally saves lives. With even the smallest care, nurses make a difference with their trained eye for detail. No medical facility can function without nurses who do it all from basic care to delivering babies.

The theme for Nurses Week 2009 is “Nurses: Building a Healthy America”. The purpose of the event this year is to reflect the commitment nurses make every day for their patients, their communities, and their country. Help us celebrate nurses everywhere by leaving a comment about a special nurse you know, an inspiring story on the nursing care you give, or what if feels like to be a member of such an important community. No matter what the story, share your thoughts on nurses with Uniform Advantage as we take the time to recognize the reason why we do what we do: YOU!

If you’re looking for nursing uniforms, print medical scrubs, or nursing footwear & accessories: shop our entire site for all your nursing apparel needs at www.uniformadvantage.com

~ Tamara Taylor
Contributing Editor

According to the American Cancer Society, 183,000 mothers, daughters, aunts, friends, and spouses, will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year. Early detection can go a long way to helping many survive, but that can only happen with you getting involved.  So take some action today. There will be local and national events the entire month of October. Wear pink uniforms or a pink ribbon specially made for Breast Cancer Awareness Month to show your support and to draw attention so that others know that you care.  If we all do our part and get involved, great strides can be taken in both the emotional and medical help needed for those that have to face this nightmare.

In the spirit of increasing awareness and of early detection of this deadly disease, Littmann will donate $5 dollars to the American Cancer Society with the purchase of a “limited edition” Classic II S.E. Stethoscope - Style #CLASC2PR.

This stethoscope has a two-sided chest piece, and offers high acoustic sensitivity for superior performance. A tunable diaphragm on one side augments the traditional bell function of the opposite side. This Stethoscope also features soft sealing ear tips, and is made in USA.

We also have other products that support Breast Cancer Awareness:

This 10″ Plush Scrub Bear will make an excellent gift for your favorite medical professional! Comes in white with pink scrubs with an embroidered pink ribbon. Imported.

Show your support for breast cancer awareness with this Pink Ribbon Mug. White mug features a pink ribbon and the word “Hope”. Imported.

 
If you need additional information on what you can do to help raise Breast Cancer Awareness this month, please visit, The Susan G Komen for the Cure Web Site. 

For a selection of Pink Ribbon Scrubs, Pink Ribbon Mugs, Pink Ribbon Plush Bears,  and our special Pink Littmann Stethescope, please visit Uniform Advantage today.

Uniform Advantage would like to thank you for your support this month, and look forward to serving your uniform needs today and tomorrow.

Uniforms today have become an essential tool in many professional fields, providing a sense of solidarity and authority in the workplace. They differentiate the patients from the employees and help the workplace maintain its feel of organization and cleanliness. In fact, uniforms have a long history dating back to early Roman history. By encouraging the practice of wearing uniforms, Roman leaders could easily identify their forces from those of the enemy or civilians. I think this also makes sense today. By having staff wear medical uniforms, they will provide a distinction to both patients and co-workers, allowing for a more identifiable means for efficient communication.

Having uniforms in the workplace can create a real sense of professionalism and set a good example for patients.  They stimulate a sense of pride in being part of the group, & allow the staff to focus on their job, instead of fashion. Uniforms and scrubs help to keep the workplace staff standardized and will show that they are all working towards a common purpose. Uniforms are practical too.  They will not only save the staff money on buying expensive work clothes, but also save them time in deciding what to wear for the work day.

What is it that medical uniforms provide that makes them so desirable? For the patient it may mean that they are being treated with a sense of importance, or knowing that they are going to get special attention.  For staff it may mean a better image or a sense of a team environment. After all, we know from experience in our own daily lives that uniforms provide an image for us.  This image is very important and the perception of this image often results in either profits or losses to the organization. Wearing nursing uniforms show patients a professional and organized staff that projects a sense of reliability and confidence; and that will stay with them long after they have gone.

What is your opinion about this?  Do you enjoy wearing uniforms and scrubs? Does a uniform make you feel better about your job or worse about it? What do you think of the medical scrubs today? Does it make sense to have everyone dress exactly the same?  Or would you prefer a uniform color scheme that allows for a mix, but still shows uniformity.  We look forward to your comments.

For a great selection of medical scrubs, nursing uniforms, nurse’s shoes, & accessories, please visit www.uniformadvantage.com