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The Atlanta-based American Cancer Society put together a Stages of Change Model as they apply to a persons readiness to quit smoking. This model can be used to assess a smokers readiness to quit.
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The Great American Smokeout sponsored by the Atlanta-based American Cancer Society is the third Thursday in November.
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They still are referred to in many circles as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), which sets them apart from the more traditional modes of medicine that you would expect to see in a typical occupational health program.
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Fitch Ratings reports that the shortage of nurses and other personnel continues to present one of the greatest challenges for health care providers nationwide.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta has released two documents providing new guidance for businesses, universities, and other organizations that have employees from SARS-affected countries or expect to host visitors from those countries.
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Despite reports about a possible link between heart problems and the smallpox vaccine, most vaccination sites have reported little more than discomfort among the vaccinees. At one Omaha, NE, hospital, prescreening and preparation led to a smooth, problem-free experience.
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Maine hospitals reported an 8.3% vacancy rate for registered nurses and 13.3% for radiological technicians in 2002, according to the Maine Hospital Association (MHA) in Augusta. Substantial vacancy rates exist for other allied health professions employed in hospitals and long-term care facilities.
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In hopes of averting a looming crisis that threatens to restrict access to quality health care, several Maine organizations have teamed up to work collaboratively to address the shortage of nurses and other health care workers.
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With a truly comprehensive occupational health program, it is sometimes difficult to focus on one specific aspect when recognizing it for excellence.