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How to Spot and Prevent Nerve Damage After a Blood Draw You don’t expect a routine blood draw to mess with your nerves — literally. But for a small number of people, that’s exactly what happens. Most blood draws go off without a hitch. But every now and then, the...

If you thought there was only one kind of needle for drawing blood, think again. Turns out, there are two main options — butterfly needles and straight needles — and choosing the right one can make a big difference in how the draw goes, both for the phlebotomist and...

Let’s be honest — nobody feels their best right after a blood draw. Even if it was quick and painless, your body still notices. So here’s the good stuff: what to eat after giving blood, drink, and skip so you feel like yourself again. Start With the Basics: Hydrate...

Ever booked a lab test and then panicked the night before, wondering, "Wait… was I supposed to fast?" You're not alone. Fasting before a blood draw is one of those little medical to-dos that’s easy to overlook — but it can make a big difference in your results. Why...

Fast, Flexible, and In Demand: Here’s What It Really Takes to Start in Phlebotomy Whether you’re switching careers, just out of high school, or helping take care of family and looking for flexible work — phlebotomy might be the healthcare path that fits. Thinking...

Drawing Blood Isn’t Just a Task — It’s a Skill That Builds Trust. Whether you're a newly certified phlebotomist, a nurse refreshing your technique, or part of a mobile care team like we have at myOnsite Healthcare, venipuncture is essential. And especially in home...

You’d be surprised how many people walk away from a blood draw with a little bruise and immediately think, “Was that supposed to happen?” Spoiler alert: minor bruising after a blood draw is actually pretty common — but that doesn’t mean it’s fun. So let’s talk about...

So... Is Phlebotomy Training Hard? Let’s Have a Real Talk. You’d be surprised how many people ask us this — usually after they hear about one of our mobile phlebotomist helping a patient at home and think, “That sounds like work I’d actually enjoy... but I’m not sure...

Phlebotomist or CNA? Let’s Break It Down If you're exploring careers in healthcare or figuring out who exactly is showing up for a loved one’s home care appointment, you’ve probably come across two common titles: CNA and phlebotomist. They’re both vital. But they do...

Top 5 Benefits of Home Blood Draws for Cancer Patients Because Compassionate Care Should Begin at Your Doorstep Cancer care is more than just medications, treatments, and lab results — it’s about preserving dignity, comfort, and strength through each step of the...

May Is National High Blood Pressure Education Month Let’s be honest—most of us don’t think much about our blood pressure until there’s a problem. You might feel fine. You might even be active. But high blood pressure has a sneaky way of showing up silently. That’s why...

Today we are living in a fast-paced world with easy access to healthcare providing high-quality, convenient care. Full-featured solutions like myOnsite that are revolutionizing healthcare were among the first to take advantage of this trend. myOnsite aims to take...

In today's dynamic work landscape, the concept of the traditional office is rapidly evolving. More and more companies are embracing remote and distributed work models, offering their employees flexibility and autonomy. However, this shift presents a unique challenge:...

In today’s fast-paced world, accessing healthcare can often feel like a challenge. From taking time off work to long waits at clinics, many patients struggle to fit essential health screenings into their schedules. That’s where mobile phlebotomy steps in, offering a...

For many, the reality of cancer is what can feel like an overwhelming diagnosis: a complex disease that needs careful management and ongoing monitoring. The field of medicine that studies, diagnoses, and treats cancer — called oncology — has come a long way since its...