Bloodborne pathogen exposure is a serious risk in a variety of workplaces. When thinking about bloodborne pathogens, healthcare professionals, first-responders, and housekeeping staff may first come to mind but employees […]
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Despite some people ditching their masks and returning to work, it’s not quite business as usual. COVID-19 cases are rising again. As of December 7, 2022, the current 7-day average
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There is a “compelling argument” that employers should promote substance abuse programs that help employees access treatment. A recent study from the Boston University School of Public Health aimed to
Employers Should Promote Substance Abuse Programs, Study Suggests More
For months, patients, pharmacists, and doctors have been warning of a shortage of a popular attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) medication. Patients began noting difficulties when trying to fill their prescriptions as
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Healthcare workers face a wide range of occupational health risks daily. Each day healthcare workers may come across biological, chemical, ergonomic and/or physical hazards. Precautions like PPE and individual administrative
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Working-age Americans are increasingly struggling with excessive drinking. While rates of excessive drinking have been steadily climbing over the years, experts think that the COVID-19 pandemic ramped things up. A
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Employees struggling with long COVID could be more common than you think Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have had to deal with an ever-changing labor landscape. From closures to remote
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The gig economy has boomed over the past few decades. In the early 2000’s the possibilities for gig work and side hustles expanded alongside technological advancements. During the Great Recession
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The United States government continues their prioritization of mental health as the country faces a worsening mental health crisis. On September 29th the House passed legislation that would establish a
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In recent years cases of hepatitis A have increased drastically. After a long downward trend, rates increased slightly between 2012 and 2013, and then cases began rising steadily in 2016.
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