In Memory of FDNY firefighter Michael Kiefer
I had worked the overnight shift in Peds ER at Mary Immaculate Hospital in Queens, and was driving home to my apartment in lower Manhattan. A reverse commute, of sorts. It was an incredibly beautiful day – super bright blue sky and crisp air. I must have been distracted by the beauty of the day...
Why I’m Voting for Larry Herman, MPA, R-PAC, DFAAPA
My first rotation was terrifying. Internal medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital in Brooklyn. I remember driving there the first morning, watching the sun peek through project housing, thinking “where is everyone???” As I got closer to the hospital, there was a car frame that had been set on fire sometime in the night – the...
Medelita at the CDA Conference in Anaheim
Our Medelita conference team is just returning from the California Dental Association convention, The Art and Science of Dentistry, in Anaheim. Our only local conference of the year (as we are based in San Clemente, CA) The CDA Presents event was only a short car ride away. This week we are still basking in the...
Honoring a Pioneer: 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...
Women in Healthcare: Dr. Eliza Chin
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...
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. To honor this transition, medical professionals adopted the most recognizable symbol of a scientist: the white lab coat. The lab coat has, over the years,...
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. The Callia lab coat is the original, signature coat by Medelita. Distinctly feminine, yet appropriately professional and distinguished, the Callia lab coat features rounded lapels, rounded corners on the...
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) Oh – I wear a 38. (me) No I mean in a lab coat? (new customer) Yes I think my current lab coat is a 38 . . . not...
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. 100% cotton is a natural fiber, and a...
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. The easiest way to know EXACTLY what size to order is to go to your...
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. And another benefit? Function. At Medelita, we are all about function and fabric performance – ensuring that we’re utilizing...
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. How to spruce it up a bit? Fancy undies? Perhaps. A colored long sleeved t-shirt? Yep that’s always good. Crazy socks? Always a possibility....
