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Utilizing a Medical Director’s Talents and Skills

As technology advances, services have become contactless, faceless, and automated. Telephone systems answer calls. Emails and video conferences have replaced verbal and face-to-face communications. As the amount of human interaction decreases, the value of each interaction increases. This holds true both for external clients and internal employees. A medical director utilizes their skills to bridge communication gaps and facilitate workplace efficiency.

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The Power of a Productive Morning

Mornings can either make you or break you depending on what type of person you are. According to recent studies, 57% of Americans hit the snooze button when their alarms go off. That means more than half of the U.S. population has trouble getting up in the morning. The truth of the matter is that how you start your morning sets the tone for the rest of your day. Whether you are an early bird or a night owl, everyone benefits from having a productive morning. Here are some helpful tips to help make your mornings more productive.’

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Identifying Your Stress Signals

During the last couple of months, many people are viewing a constant barrage of disturbing news and experiencing emotional, physical and mental fatigue while sheltering in place and practicing social distancing. While this is hopefully getting better in different areas of the country, many of us are still facing demanding and exhausting work schedules.

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Medical Records – Who Gets What?

The rules regarding ownership and sharing of medical records for situations such as pre-employment screenings, fitness assessments, and others are often among the most complex scenarios occupational health providers face. During times like these, it can be difficult to maintain a balance between all of the different entities that an occupational health provider serves.

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Heat Illness

Heatstroke, the most serious form of heat-related illness, happens when the body becomes unable to regulate its core temperature. Sweating stops and the body can no longer rid itself of excess heat. Signs include confusion, loss of consciousness, and seizures. Heat stroke is a medical emergency that may result in death! Call 911 immediately.

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The Kissing Bug

The “kissing bug” is a triatomine, which is a type of reduviid bug that can carry Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite that causes Chagas disease.

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Occupational Medicine Programs – A Benefit for Many Employers Now More than Ever

Today’s employers are tasked more than ever with keeping expenses at a minimum while meeting their responsibilities to customers, employees, and their own business. When company leaders consider “health care” and “cutting expenditures,” human resource managers and executives often think traditional employee insurance benefits are the only medical expenses that will affect a company’s bottom line.

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Heat Stress Awareness Is Critical with Increased PPE

In 2020, our Summer jobsites are going to look a little different than previous years. Working in the heat during the pandemic will require us to redefine our safety measures as temperatures start climbing. Workers putting in a full shift wearing a mask or face covering are going to get hot and sweat more than usual. We need to make sure all workers are staying properly hydrated throughout their shifts.

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