More articles about: Occupational Health

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‘Why I Became a Nurse’

Nurses share why they chose to go into nursing and how they dealt with the unique challenges the pandemic presented.
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Physicians Less Likely to Vote in General Elections

A new study finds physicians and other health care professionals have different voting behaviors than other professions and the general public.
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6 Ways to Relieve Your Work from Home Fatigue

Use these psychologist-approved strategies to fix and avoid the remote work burnout.
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Mental Health in the Workplace During COVID-19: How Can Employers Help?

The pandemic has caused mental health concerns to skyrocket, but businesses can be equipped with the right tools to support employees.
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To Support Lactating Emergency Physicians, Consider These Strategies

A new paper highlights strategies that emergency departments can implement to support lactating emergency physicians.
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This Spring They Were Heroes, But Summer May be Cruel for Health Professionals

As COVID-19 cases rise in many states, experts in the mental health of healthcare providers worry about those providing care.
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Study in Chinese Doctors Shows Mental Toll of Caring in the Time of COVID-19

A study in Chinese doctors shows the mental strain experienced by healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Home Workspace Causing Back and Neck Pain? Try This

Michigan Medicine experts explain how that new home workspace could be causing back and neck pain, and offer tips for creating a space that is easier on your muscles and joints.
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'It's Like You Have a Hand Again'

Michigan researchers develop an ultra-precise mind controlled prosthetic.
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Resident Wellness

In an op-ed on resident wellness, one Michigan Medicine physician describes the changes needed to protect the well-being of medical trainees.
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How Reporting Hospital 'Close Calls' Helps Keep Patients Safe

A transparent and team-based approach helps identify problems and protect patients.
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Poll: Nursing Homes Should Require Flu Shots for All Staff and Patients

High rates of unvaccinated nursing home staff might even affect decisions about where to seek long-term care, according to a new poll of older Americans.
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Make Sure Your Teen Has Had These 4 Lifesaving Vaccines

Most parents know the value of vaccinations for their children, but some fail to keep up in later years. A Michigan Medicine physician offers a reminder.