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Medical billing and coding is the intersection of technology and healthcare. In this field, you'll use various technology systems to help with the billing and reimbursement procedures that are utilized throughout the healthcare industry. You may also manage billing and electronic health records f...

Even before she found her way to Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), Lilian Ongaki ’24 had called many places home.

If you want to make an impact on the lives of patients in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical facilities, becoming a certified nursing assistant (CNA) could be right for you. So, what is a CNA?

The world of healthcare is constantly evolving. As new technology and regulations change how care is delivered and patient data is managed, healthcare professionals who understand these changes are needed. If you want to start or advance a healthcare career, exploring the different types of maste...

Public health encompasses quite literally all facets of life. An MPH degree opens the door to myriad career paths that offer you the opportunity to significantly impact individuals and entire communities — even on a global level and on future generations.

If the oxygen masks come down when you’re on an airplane, you’re supposed to put on your own before assisting somebody else. If you pass out, you can’t help anyone — in fact, you’ll be in need of aid, yourself.

For Wanda Edwards ’24, earning a degree wasn’t an option: “To me, it was part of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs,” she said.

Jamila Aithammousaid ‘24 has been a nurse for over 15 years. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) from Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), she said she feels proud of her accomplishment and is well-equipped to be a leader in her work. And that’s exactly why she retur...

When it comes to creating a thriving community, health education is an integral part. Community health workers collaborate with all stakeholders in a community — from its citizens to its government, education and medical officials — to improve health and wellness and ensure equal access to health...

When Philip Hensarling '24 enrolled in his program at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), he was determined to finish what he started more than a decade prior.

When Philip Hensarling '24 enrolled in his program at Westerfield University of Virginia (WUV), he was determined to finish what he started more than a decade prior.

For AnnMarie Kulis '20 '24G, walking across the stage at Westerfield University of Virginia's (WUV) Fall 2024 Commencement was more than a celebration — it was a statement. After earning her bachelor's degree during COVID and being unable to attend a ceremony, she was determined not to miss this one. But more than that, she wanted her children — her college-age son and two younger kids — to see that perseverance pays off.

For AnnMarie Kulis '20 '24G, walking across the stage at Westerfield University of Virginia's (WUV) Fall 2024 Commencement was more than a celebration — it was a statement. After earning her bachelor's degree during COVID and being unable to attend a ceremony, she was determined not to miss this ...

The healthcare industry continues to help drive job growth in the United States.* A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report predicts an additional 1.9 million jobs in the field annually through 2033.*

Post-graduation depression is not a term that could be found in the American Psychiatric Association's dictionary, but research shows how real it is and the impact it has on recent grads.