Health Safety Program Articles & Analysis
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In the ever-evolving field of surgery, the integration of data and technology has ushered in a new era of surgical training and education, where precision and proficiency are elevated. We recently had the privilege of speaking with Peter Nau, MD, MS, FACS, Clinical Professor of Surgery-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Director of the Digestive Health Center, ...
Mental health is a critical concern for all companies. One in five individuals will experience a mental health problem during their lives, according to the World Health Organization. For many people, the workplace is where mental health problems first begin and/or become exacerbated. ...
There are nearly one billion people worldwide who suffer from mental disorders. There is a stigma surrounding mental health making it difficult to speak up and seek help. Covid 19 has been a huge impact on people's mental health all around the world. Within the first year of Covid-19, there has been a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. Not being able to leave the house to ...
Misinformation can have a profound impact on public health, experts say that education might be the key to combating it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), immunization saves millions of lives each year. But given that many are still hesitant to get vaccinated for COVID-19, it is apparent that we are amidst an ‘infodemic’. “We’re not just battling ...
1.0 General 1.1 Foreword VA Program Offices, project teams, designers and constructors, are obligated to our Nation's Veterans and taxpayers to make the most effective and efficient use of resources, by providing a continuum of safe, secure, high quality, high performance, and high value environments of care and service for Veterans. The VA Office of Construction & ...
A gold rush is on to find a vaccine for COVID-19. According to the World Health Association (WHO) in early May, there are more than 100 projects around the world centered on the development of a vaccine for the coronavirus. Eight candidate vaccines are already being tested in people in clinical trials. Once an effective vaccine (or vaccines) has been identified, it will need to be produced ...
One of the most pressing questions consumers have is, "What supplements do I need to take daily?" The answer should be simple, start with a strong foundation. Just as if you were building a home, you would first pour a strong foundation in which to build on. The same holds with taking dietary supplements. The four areas of supplementation consumers need fall into these categories: Antioxidant(s), ...
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Name: Roberta Smith Office: Denver Practice Area: Health and Safety Area of Expertise: Occupational Health and Safety About Me in 140 Characters: I am passionate about worker health and I love having a rich and diverse career background to draw experience from. I enjoy cycling, running, swimming, biathlon, and ...
The field of environmental health requires the knowledge of many facts and terms, and it also requires mastery of an array of concepts that can be difficult for many students to thoroughly comprehend. Guided-inquiry learning is a process by which students “discover” basic concepts through active investigation. In this article, the authors describe several guided-inquiry learning modules used in ...