June is National Safety Month! The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was first established in 1971 with the intention of protecting workers’ rights. One of the main rights they…
Today is World No Tobacco Day. Cigarette smoking remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Smoking is directly linked to lung cancer (and over 10 other…
OccuMed of New England is searching for a Health and Wellness Specialist to join our team! We are searching for an eager, hardworking individual to assist with the operational activities,…
Having a drug and alcohol policy, along with a formalized drug testing program is essential in minimizing risk within an organization. All across the United States, the use of illicit…
One of the most essential components of a dental office’s health and safety plan is safe management of medication storage. All medications and other drugs used in dental offices should…
Workplace stress and burnout affects all professions. But, healthcare and social services are ranked number one for occupations with the highest rates for burnout, suicide, depression, and stress. Surgeons, Physicians,…
On November 6, 2018, voters all across the United States got to vote in midterm elections. Massachusetts, one of the bluest states in the country, had three controversial ballot questions.…
According to a recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) will double by 2060 in the United States. The study, published…
With the current rise of fentanyl visibility in the United States, the number of patients requiring treatment related to opioid overdoses has increased tremendously. With this, comes a risk of…
