Trina McMillin

Trina McMillin is a freelance writer who specializes in providing content related to technological advancements in healthcare, disease processes and surgical procedures. She uses her personal experience in the field as a phlebotomist, laboratory assistant and medical transcriptionist to create informative yet compelling articles.

Articles by Trina McMillin

• What’s the right solution for ER overuse?

  Thursday, March 20, 2014

  ​In nearly every emergency room across the country, there are patients waiting to be seen that do not require urgent care. This problem leads to ​overuse of the emergency department, contributing to ever-increasing healthcare costs. Here is a look at some of the problems and possible solutions surrounding this issue.

• Study: Children who undergo heart transplants are living longer

  Tuesday, February 11, 2014

  ​A heart transplant can be especially challenging for children, but young heart transplant patients are living longer lives. A recent study shows that lifelong monitoring and medications help these young recipients of organ donor hearts maintain good heart function, which improves the quality of their lives.