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CDC monitoring measles outbreak in 21 states, including Louisiana
Some 107 people have contracted the measles thus far in 2018, according to the CDC.
Why Are Americans Less Healthy?
A new health and mortality analysis reveals that the United States ranks last among 17 developed nations.
How Digital Health is Opening Up Communication Between Doctors & Patients
Digital health technology is providing avenues for two-way communication that makes discussions between doctors and patients easier to monitor their health.
How Poor Sanitation Causes Hospital Superbug Outbreaks
A new study on has found poor sanitation contributes to hospital superbug outbreaks.
Our View: Outbreaks show why public health is so important
A strong public health system can stop an outbreak of infectious disease before it causes real trouble.
CDC posts tips for minimizing everyday virus risk
Take the stairs, not the elevator, down from your hotel room. Encourage people to bring their own food and drinks to your cookout. Use hand sanitizer after banking at an ATM. Call ahead to restaurants and nail salons to make sure staff are wearing face coverings. And no high-fives — or even elbow bumps — at the gym.
Why is health care so expensive in the United States?
The idea of “fixing” health care’s spiraling out-of-control costs is always a useful topic to revisit frequently.
Traveling: Should your pet stay or go? : The Humane Society of the United States
Pet owners planning a trip or vacation have an important decision to make: whether to take their companion animals along, or leave them behind at home.
Looking back at how primary care has changed
It is almost impossible for me to believe that my views on primary care in the United States have changed so radically in fifty years.
How the battle against measles varies around the world
Measles is a global health threat. Snapshots of several countries show how stopping its spread depends on local conditions and beliefs.
How to Promote Workplace Health: CDC
What are the keys to designing an effective workplace health model? The U.S. Centers for Disease Control outlines the steps.
Including Your Summer Interns in Your Workplace Wellness Program
Although you may think of summer interns as a temporary solution, in order for them to become an asset to your company, they should be more incorporated into your workplace<br>This not only includes conducting drug testing on summer employees as a part of your drug-free workplace policy — it also means involving your summer interns in your company programming, such as your workplace wellness program…
How self-monitoring is transforming health
How self-monitoring could revolutionize healthcare and help us look after ourselves better and lead healthier lives. Our article examines what experts think of the current trends.
Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?
The world has two kinds of measles problems. In low-income countries like Madagascar and in strife-ridden countries like Yemen, the disease takes a toll
Is Including a Wellness Program an Effective Business Strategy?
With health care costs increasing annually, employee wellness is a top priority for many employers looking to improve their bottom line<br>Kandi Lannen, director of wellness at Priority Health, explains the financial impact of wellness programs and why healthy employees are a win-win for the workplace<br>According to the Centers for Disease Control, studies on workplace wellness confirm that sick and unproductive employees have a significant…
How hospitals, nursing homes keep deadly 'superbug' outbreaks secret
Vague rules give healthcare providers leeway in deciding when, or even whether, to report clusters of infections. And when they do, the public rarely knows.
How Remote Monitoring Tools Reduce Costs and Hospitalizations
Remote monitoring tools could impact the healthcare sector in a variety of ways from reducing hospital readmissions to lowering costs.
CDC Foundation: How Businesses Can Tackle Burden of Rising Healthcare Costs
It’s no secret: U.S. companies are dealing with the impact of rising healthcare costs when it comes to taking care
Are You A Psychologist, A Condition-Monitoring Analyst, Or Both?
The roles and responsibilities of today’s equipment-health-focused professionals go beyond collecting and analyzing data. MT asked a condition-monitoring expert to tell us what the job descriptions don’t. By Jane Alexander, Managing Editor Many colleges and universities require their students to take a basic psychology course. Most students wonder why. But according to Trent Phillips of …
How remote-patient monitoring will change healthcare
What it is, how it works, and why remote-digital health services will become the new normal
