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    • New Spring Sanita Professional Clogs - Now In!

      Wearing a completely monotone scrub top and scrub pant all day can get a little drab.  Medical scrubs are not too exciting to put on day after day, week after week.

    • Fluid, Soil & Stain Resistant Lab Coats

      We aren't your average lab coat, and that is something we are understandably proud of.  Gone is the boxy, shapeless, sandpaper-like fabric, flapping in the wind (typical) lab coat, but one that exudes prestige and aptitude.

    • Are Men's Lab Coats True To Size?

      Top 5 common question here at www.medelita.com.  So here we go - let's talk about men's lab coat sizing and how to decide what size to order. Medelita Men's lab coats are available in sizes 36 - 52, even sizes.

    • Pre-Shrunk Cotton Lab Coats . . . What Does That Really Mean?

      So what does pre-shrunk really mean, when referring to 100% cotton Medelita lab coat fabric?  Many of our customers / colleauges wonder, if the fabric is cotton, should I simply order a larger size to account for shrinkage in the laundry?  Read below to learn the answer.

    • Women's Lab Coat Sizing Quandary

      The face-to-face dialogue at a conference usually goes something like this, without fail . . . (me)  What size do you wear? (new female customer)

    • Callia Lab Coat v. Ellody Lab Coat

      A lot of women are perplexed by the differences between the Callia lab coat and the Ellody lab coat.  Let me attempt to erase any confusion.

    • Re-defining the Value of the Lab Coat

      Towards the end of the 19th century, physicians began to set aside the leeches in favor of a more scientific approach that would become the foundation of our modern medicine.

    • Women in Healthcare: Dr. Eliza Chin

      Dr. Eliza Chin in a Medelita Lab Coat

      As National Women's Health Week draws to a close, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge one of many women in the medical profession who work tirelessly every day to empower others to live healthier lives. Eliza Chin, MD, MPH, has a very long list of achievements (though you'd be hard pressed to get her to talk about them). Harvard Medical School graduate, Columbia University graduate, Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia and UCSF, featured physician in the NIH/National Library of Medicine's Exhibition on Women in Medicine, past President of the American Medical Women's Association, and published author. But her proudest achievement of all is, in her own words, "Being mom to three fabulous kids." Dr. Chin was preparing to begin her prestigious Columbia Fellowship when she and her husband, a surgical resident, learned the wonderful news that they were going to have a baby. Eliza decided to take a part-time faculty position so that she could begin the equally challenging work of raising a family. Four years later, the Chins were expecting their third child, and Eliza took a reprieve from her clinical duties to become a full-time stay-at-home mom. Was it a difficult choice for her? "You know, the hardest part was saying goodbye to my patients. But, no, the decision wasn't difficult; it just made sense." Dr. Chin used her sabbatical not only to care for her children, but to edit This Side Of Doctoring: Reflections From Women in Medicine, a critically acclaimed collection of poems, stories, essays and quotations that capture the joy and heartbreak of being a woman and a physician. Three years later, she began practicing medicine again, treating geriatric patients in Northern California. "It's definitely been challenging," Dr. Chin says when asked how she manages caring for three young children and a growing practice. "I worked my way slowly back in and built it up. I feel I've been incredibly lucky to have both: to be a part of my kids' lives and have a rewarding professional life. Despite how busy my schedule can be sometimes, it has all been well worth the effort." Dr. Chin largely credits her decision to start a family on the positive influence of women in the medical profession. She explains, "Practice styles used to be 24/7. I think women coming into the profession have changed that — for men and for women. I've had a male physician come up to me and express his thanks to women physicians for making it possible to have a career and a family." Along with a more balanced approached to professional life, Dr. Chin also believes that women bring a certain level of empathy to patient care. "I don't like making generalizations, but women typically have a comfortable bedside manner. They bring humanity to the patient/doctor relationship." While women in medicine so often give so much of themselves to their patients and practice, Dr. Chin acknowledges it's not always easy for women to take time for themselves. "We do neglect ourselves. It's hard to find ways to make time for the things you enjoy, but you try. I just took a weekend glass flame-working class, and it was fabulous." While serving as President of the American Medical Women's Association last year, Dr. Eliza Chin wore her Medelita lab coat to the White House for First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let's Move launch to eradicate childhood obesity. When asked what she thinks of her Medelita lab coat, Dr. Chin says, "The quality and durability are wonderful, and it feels great. I love it, and applaud them for taking a stand to create something special for women in healthcare." At Medelita, we believe that professional women like Dr. Chin should be recognized and rewarded for the incredible balancing act they perform every day.

    • Honoring a Pioneer: Elizabeth Blackwell

       Elizabeth Blackwell

      I hate to admit this, but I sometimes find myself taking the rights that I enjoy for granted. In this day and age, the idea that a woman would be denied something simply because of her gender is unthinkable . . . and would likely result in a handful of lawsuits and an outraged nation. Less than a century ago, equality was still being debated. As I enjoy a life full of opportunity, I feel that it’s important to be reminded of the female leaders that came before me. One such woman is Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree from an American school. In the 1800s, the idea of a woman in the field of medicine was unheard of, but Elizabeth B. applied to almost every medical school in New York and Philadelphia, and was rejected by nearly all of them. When her application arrived at Geneva Medical College, the administration (believing that no one would dream of saying yes) asked the students to decide whether to admit her or not. The students reportedly thought it was a practical joke and the majority endorsed her admission. When they discovered that she was serious, everyone was horrified. At first, she was even kept from classroom medical demonstrations, as they were considered inappropriate for a woman. But in 1849, Elizabeth B. graduated first in her class, becoming the first U.S. female doctor of medicine.

      The Elizabeth B. Medelita Lab Coat

      She went on to live an extraordinary life, writing books and lecturing in America and throughout Europe. During the Civil War, she helped to organize the Women's Central Association of Relief, selecting and training nurses for service in the war. This venture helped to inspire the creation of the United States Sanitary Commission, and her achievements didn’t end there. Working tirelessly throughout her life, Elizabeth Blackwell opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children and the Women's Medical College in New York, helped to organize the National Health Society in England, and founded the London School of Medicine for Women. Elizabeth Blackwell's efforts established a foundation for women in the field of medicine, and Medelita is proud to honor her. The 28" length Elizabeth B. lab coat is named after Elizabeth Blackwell, and boasts performance features that make sense to women working in medicine. Similar to our original Callia lab coat in design features, the new hip-length Elizabeth B. tailored lab coat features feminine shaping and rounded lapels, a hidden inside pocket, and Medelita logo fabric covering the inside seams. We call it revolutionary. Learn more about the Elizabeth B. Medelita Lab Coat.

    • Honoring a Pioneer: Elizabeth Blackwell

        [caption id="attachment_398" align="alignright" width="130" caption="Elizabeth Blackwell"]Elizabeth Blackwell[/caption] I hate to admit this, but I sometimes find myself taking the rights that I enjoy for granted. In this day and age, the idea that a woman would be denied something simply because of her gender is unthinkable . . . and would likely result in a handful of lawsuits and an outraged nation. Less than a century ago, equality was still being debated. As I enjoy a life full of opportunity, I feel that it’s important to be reminded of the female leaders that came before me. One such woman is Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree from an American school. In the 1800s, the idea of a woman in the field of medicine was unheard of, but Elizabeth B. applied to almost every medical school in New York and Philadelphia, and was rejected by nearly all of them. When her application arrived at Geneva Medical College, the administration (believing that no one would dream of saying yes) asked the students to decide whether to admit her or not. The students reportedly thought it was a practical joke and the majority endorsed her admission. When they discovered that she was serious, everyone was horrified. At first, she was even kept from classroom medical demonstrations, as they were considered inappropriate for a woman. But in 1849, Elizabeth B. graduated first in her class, becoming the first U.S. female doctor of medicine. [caption id="attachment_380" align="alignleft" width="137" caption="The Elizabeth B. Lab Coat"]The Elizabeth B. Medelita Lab Coat[/caption] She went on to live an extraordinary life, writing books and lecturing in America and throughout Europe. During the Civil War, she helped to organize the Women's Central Association of Relief, selecting and training nurses for service in the war. This venture helped to inspire the creation of the United States Sanitary Commission, and her achievements didn’t end there. Working tirelessly throughout her life, Elizabeth Blackwell opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children and the Women's Medical College in New York, helped to organize the National Health Society in England, and founded the London School of Medicine for Women. Elizabeth Blackwell's efforts established a foundation for women in the field of medicine, and Medelita is proud to honor her. The 28" length Elizabeth B. lab coat is named after Elizabeth Blackwell, and boasts performance features that make sense to women working in medicine. Similar to our original Callia lab coat in design features, the new hip-length Elizabeth B. tailored lab coat features feminine shaping and rounded lapels, a hidden inside pocket, and Medelita logo fabric covering the inside seams. We call it revolutionary. Learn more about the Elizabeth B. Medelita Lab Coat.
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