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Why 2025 is The Year to Pursue a Degree in Health Informatics

Posted on February 25, 2025 in College of Health Sciences in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Online Resources

What were your resolutions at the beginning of the year? Are you still sticking to them? Most people abandon their resolutions by February. But 2025 is going to be your year. Whether you are hoping to finally earn that promotion at work, change careers, learn something new, or completely reinvent yourself, there is still plenty of time left in the year to make big changes. In fact, 2025 might be the best time to consider pursuing a career in health informatics. With rapid growth and corresponding changes occurring within both the technology and healthcare industries, a Master’s Degree in Health …

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24): Navigating Data to Drive Success at Logan University

Posted on February 7, 2025 in Alumni in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Master of Science in Health Informatics

Jessica Scarato, MS (’24), is Logan University’s registrar, where she is able to blend her passion for data and education. After graduating from the University of Missouri-Columbia with degrees in Psychology and Sociology in 2012, she moved to St. Louis with her husband to chart the next chapter of her life. Initially considering law school, Jessica took time to explore her career path while starting a family. Her journey eventually led her to Logan University in 2018, where she began as a student records assistant in the Registrar’s Office and then became registrar in 2022. Jessica’s role as registrar is …

The Future of Health Informatics and AI

Posted on February 5, 2025 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Resources in Thought Leadership

The field of health informatics is constantly evolving, blending technology with the healthcare system and businesses to improve patient care outcomes and population health. Health informatics manages, analyzes and uses healthcare data to streamline workflow processes with the goal of improving the quality and safety of patient care. There are several facets to healthcare informatics, including electronic health records (EHR), digital tools for remote healthcare, clinical decision support systems, data privacy and security, and interoperability. Recently, there has been an explosive growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector. Generative AI uses computer information technology to …

What is Consumer Health Informatics?

Posted on December 16, 2024 in Master of Science in Health Informatics in Thought Leadership

Consumer health informatics is a branch of health informatics that focuses on empowering individuals with accessible, relevant health information to help them make informed decisions about their healthcare. As part of the larger health information technology (health IT) landscape, consumer health informatics is dedicated to creating and providing health resources tailored for consumers. By delivering clear, consumer-friendly language and user-centered tools, this field encourages patients to take charge of their health through accessible information and technology, ultimately fostering patient empowerment and promoting health literacy. 1. Understanding the Role of Health Information Technology in Consumer Health Health information technology plays a …

Logan Student’s Success in Health Informatics Balancing Nursing and Data

Posted on December 5, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Master of Science in Health Informatics

Wendy Doran’s, RN path towards mastering data and health informatics is nearly complete. Born and raised in Indiana, Wendy earned her undergraduate BA degree in Spanish from Indiana University and worked until deciding her next career move. She became interested in nursing and thought her Spanish skills might come in handy with patients. In 2010 she graduated from Ivy Tech in Indianapolis with an ASN degree and received her Registered Nurse (RN) certification. “I worked in a few different areas as a nurse: the critical care unit, in surgery and in oncology,” Wendy said. “I’ve been in oncology for 10 …

Challenge Accepted: The Journey of Dr. Alexjandro Daviano

Posted on October 17, 2024October 16, 2024 in Careers in College of Health Sciences in Healthcare in Master of Science in Health Informatics

The career path of Alexjandro Daviano, DN, DO, DrPH, MSDS, MPH is a testament to his persistence and willingness to embrace change. Starting his academic journey in civil engineering, Dr. Daviano quickly realized that it wasn’t the right fit for him. Having already earned EMT and paramedic certifications, he decided to pivot toward healthcare, a field he had only dabbled in. Working as a paramedic with a fire department in Washington, D.C., spurred his interest. “I decided to jump in and gain more experience, so I joined the United States Air Force,” he said. “During this time, I worked to …

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