iPad Pockets in Medelita Lab Coats
Medelita introduces new lightweight reinforced fabric to accomodate iPad Pockets in its premium line of lab coats.You spoke, and we listened. As the use of iPads in the medical industry has increased, so have the requests we receive from customers for iPad accessible pockets in our lab coats. In addition to making the paperwork easier,...
Military Discounts
Soldiers must take pride in their appearance at all times, in or out of uniform, on and off duty. A vital ingredient of the Army’s strength and military effectiveness is the pride and self discipline that American soldiers bring to their Service through a conservative military image. These words, issued by the United States Army...
Why White?
Did you know that lab coats were originally beige? Prior to the adoption of lab coats in the medical profession, beige lab coats were generally worn by scientists. In the late 19th century, doctors adapted the tradition to symbolize a scientific approach to medicine. However, they changed the color from beige to white. Historically, clerics...
Win a Free Lab Coat
Part of my job here at Medelita is to interact with our customers on Facebook, and it’s a very enjoyable part of my day. Through these social media outlets, we can engage our customers directly and place their needs at the forefront of our growth. It’s a privilege to be involved with such a community...
Effort vs. Expectation
When talking in terms of companies or employees, we often label people as ‘hard workers’. I’ve been thinking quite a lot lately about the role that effort plays within the context of work. It’s undeniably the most important piece of the puzzle – afterall, without effort, everything else becomes irrelevant. But is effort alone enough...
The Perfect Father’s Day Gift
I think men got the short end of the gift stick. I find it incredibly easy to buy gifts for other women, whether friends or family, but when it comes to men, it’s a lot harder. Women can appreciate non-essential things…flowers, candles, soaps, anything even remotely pretty, no matter how useless it might actually be....
The Button Theory
Many of us at Medelita are fans of Patagonia. Let My People Go Surfing, by Patagonia Founder, Yvon Chouinard, has served as an inspiration for some of our Medelita policies. The following excerpt is a prime example: Let’s take a close look at a loose button and the consequences depending on who happens to discover...
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,...
Logo Embroidery . . . Take A Look
Name and title embroidery is pretty standard. Almost every Medelita conference garment order receives personalization above the lab coat chest pocket. We call it “the closest thing to wearing your diploma.” So true. And for that reason – we insist that the quality is consistent with that stamp of prestige, commitment, and achievement. Not all...
