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Studies: Hospitals, physicians more trusted for disseminating COVID-19…
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareWhen Americans want information about COVID-19 and a potential vaccine, they are more likely to believe news from their local hospitals than federal agencies, a new study by The Harris Poll says. It recently asked more than 2,000 adults how trustworthy they believe different sources are when attempting to understand where they can get accurate information about developing a COVID-19 vaccine.
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US payrolls add 1.4 million jobs; unemployment rate drops to 8.4%
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementEmployers added 1.4 million nonfarm new hires in August, down from the creation of 1.8 million jobs in July, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. August’s rate of unemployment fell to 8.4% from July’s 10.2%. Driving such improvements were economic reopening and Census 2020 hiring. The number of unemployed workers on temporary layoff dropped to 6.2 million in August compared with July’s 9.2 million, according to the BLS.
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Survey: ‘Long haulers’ report lingering, numerous symptoms…
Dorothy L. Tengler Medical & Allied HealthcareA recent survey conducted by researchers affiliated with Survivor Corps, a not-for-profit, grassroots movement that connects COVID-19 survivors to the medical, scientific, and academic research community, suggests that COVID-19 symptoms may linger for weeks or months after an initial diagnosis of the disease and include everything from joint pain and fevers to hair loss and double vision. In fact, these victims of the virus have self-nicknamed themselves the "long haulers" and report nearly 100 different symptoms.
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How pharmacists can help stem insomnia — a growing public health issue
Sheilamary Koch PharmaceuticalSleeping well not only boosts one’s mood and ability to pay attention, it supports the body's immune functioning and ability to fight infections. So it’s ironic that now when people most need the benefits of a good night’s sleep, an increased number are finding it elusive. In fact, insomnia has surged to such a degree since the pandemic started, that doctors have coined the phrase "COVID-somnia" to describe it.
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Podcast: Finding fulfillment and a fully booked schedule in a cash-based…
Jarod Carter Healthcare AdministrationDuring PT school, Valerie Schwalbe discovered she had a passion for pelvic physical therapy. Right after graduation, she started a pelvic health program in an outpatient orthopedic clinic. Over time, she realized her dream of a standalone pelvic health clinic where patients could be completely comfortable wasn't really possible within the insurance-based business model. Two years ago, she finally opened her own private-pay pelvic health practice. Despite all the craziness of 2020, Schwalbe's practice continues to grow.
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Dig this: Get in the garden for a long, healthy life
Bob Kowalski Recreation & LeisureGetting to work in the garden can bring homegrown nutrition, but it also can improve your physical fitness and maybe extend your life. In this era of work-from-home and Zoom meetings, a garden provides a hobby that will get you up and moving, and give you a place to take a break from the keyboard. Cornell researchers recently reported that 10 minutes in a natural setting can act as stress relief. The study focused on college students, but the results translate to all walks of life.
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The rise of employee assistance programs during COVID-19
Grace Ferguson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementOriginally designed to address the negative effects of alcohol abuse on productivity and organizational performance, employee assistance programs (EAPs) have evolved immensely since their inception. Today, EAPs are structured to manage a wide range of complex issues surrounding employee mental health. Though employers have been ramping up their EAP initiatives for some time now, it’s the COVID-19 pandemic that’s catapulting this workplace benefit to greater heights.
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How manufacturers are keeping their employees safe
Bambi Majumdar ManufacturingThe disruption that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused has been felt across the world of manufacturing. Manufacturers have been some of those companies on the front lines to lead the country through recovery and renewal. Unlike many industries that quickly pivoted to remote work, factories cannot function with a fully remote workforce. At the same time, they must ensure the safety of the employees on the job.
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Will there be teachers’ strikes over classroom teaching this fall?
Patrick Gleeson EducationAs schools have been reopening the past few weeks, I've been following teachers’ responses to classroom vs. online teaching. There seems to be growing unease among teachers about opening classrooms in the midst of the coronavirus. But education authorities — certainly the federal government, but also many state and city governments — have not shown the same reluctance.
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Survey: COVID-19 has limited access to needed care
Scott E. Rupp Medical & Allied HealthcareFor many individuals — real people with real health conditions — the pandemic has had a profound impact on their lives. People continue to report that the pandemic has led to a reduction in access to medical care. According to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Research and Development Survey (CDC RANDS) published recently, as many as 40% of people said they had reduced access to medical care because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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