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What Clues from the Southern Hemisphere’s Flu Season Mean for the U.S.

August 28, 2024 / By Alana Smart / Blog

While forecasting the exact details of the upcoming flu season in the Northern Hemisphere can be challenging, examining the flu trends from the Southern Hemisphere provides valuable insights into what […]

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Vaccine Mandates – The Rules Keep Changing

June 3, 2022 / By Alana Smart / Blog

When the COVID-19 vaccinations began rolling out in February 2021, many people began to see a light at the end of the tunnel. The United States distributed vaccines and made

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Nursing Shortages Prompting Calls for Legislation

By Alana Smart | December 22, 2021

U.S. hospitals have faced nurse shortages periodically over years. The demand was high even before the pandemic, but ...

Hyperconnectivity Strains Employee Well-Being

By Alana Smart | January 15, 2025

Eighty percent of modern workers report feeling pressure to stay connected to work outside regular hours. This persistent ...

5 Occupational Safety Tips about Asbestos

By Alana Smart | May 11, 2012

Asbestos was utilized in numerous occupational settings throughout the 20th century. This naturally occurring mineral was cheap, easy ...