Posts Tagged "Healthy at Work"
View all postsCOVID-19: The Effects on Medical Education
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - December 15, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has added a level of urgency to examining the health systems and the way they affect communities in the US.
Don’t Take COVID-19 Home With You: Keeping Safe at Work
By Benjamin "Caleb" Williams RN, BA, CEN - December 8, 2020
COVID-19 has an ongoing presence throughout the healthcare field. When faced with potential exposure every day, medical professionals should practice standard procedures to best protect themselves from the virus.
The Stoic Physician
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - November 23, 2020
The daily struggles of life spare no one. The adoption of a stoic mindset allows the application of ancient philosophy to modern times, and nowhere can this better be applied than in healthcare.
Healthcare Workers and Vaccines: What you Need to Know
By MaryAnn DePietro - September 24, 2020
At times, vaccines can become a controversial topic. People often have strong opinions about where protecting society as a whole stops and an individual’s rights start. With COVID-19 in the news and the potential for a vaccine, the topic is not going away any time soon...
Essential Tools for Working in Telemedicine
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - August 19, 2020
While many are anxious to return to the typical work setting, the new normal has a fantastic potential for those who are equipped with the right tools and mindset to be efficient and productive.
Anxiety Management Through COVID-19’s Second Wave
By Stacey E. Halford, MSW, LMSW - July 1, 2020
Maybe you are a healthcare provider on the frontlines of COVID-19. Maybe you are a young mom watching as decisions are made about school reopening in the fall. Whatever your specific life circumstance, you are not immune to the anxiety that comes along with such unsettled times. With calm, focus, and armed with the facts, we can face the future together with a more settled heart and mind.
8 Amazing Personal Benefits of Volunteering
By Susan Gulliford CPRW - June 11, 2020
If you always wanted to volunteer, many organizations need your help. As states loosen their coronavirus restrictions, consider a volunteer position. There are many great causes that need assistance to address unprecedented challenges.
Self-Care for Healthcare Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Tammy McKinney, RN - April 10, 2020
This new reality, no matter how temporary, is affecting us deeply, and it’s more important now than ever to practice some self-care...
Nurses, Lack of PPE, and Covid-19
By Tammy McKinney, RN - March 27, 2020
Look back in history, and you’ll surely find that during every tragedy, war, or disaster, nurses were on the front lines.
When Nursing Feels Like Too Much
By Tammy McKinney, RN - January 31, 2020
Nursing is a challenging field and will likely remain so for many years to come. If you’re planning on staying in the field long-term, it’s imperative that you perform self-care on a regular basis. Read this article for tips on recognizing and preventing work-related stress, burnout, anxiety, and depression.