Many job seekers might assume all hospital and healthcare jobs require a college degree and that health facilities only hire doctors and nurses. That’s not true. As college costs rise and the COVID-19 pandemic has caused people to re-think their jobs and careers throughout the nation, many people are seeking jobs with on-the-job training and… Read more »
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Motorcycle Safety: Intermountain Healthcare Trauma Experts Remind Riders to Wear a Helmet
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 5,000 people died in 2020 in the United States, and thousands more were injured during motorcycle related accidents. With summer heating up, Intermountain Healthcare trauma experts are reminding motorcycle riders about the importance of staying safe when hitting the roads – whether it be… Read more »
Midwives Care for Women During All Phases of Life, Before, During and Beyond Pregnancy
Many women may have heard of midwives, but have never been to see one and wonder whether to have an OB/Gyn or a midwife provide care for her during pregnancy and childbirth. In Utah, midwives attend about 10 percent of births, which is slightly higher than national rates. People also may not know that certified… Read more »
Back-to-School Prep Should Include Well Checks and Immunizations
Besides new backpacks and shoes, parents should be thinking about back-to-school immunizations and well-visit check-ups as summer comes to a close. Some kids have gotten behind in their regular vaccinations, but now is a great time to catch up. “We don’t know what a new school year may bring,” said Dr. Tamara Sheffield, Medical Director… Read more »
The Forest at Duke and Caspar.AI partner on Technology in New Health Center “Small Houses”
The Forest at Duke, a continuing care community in Durham, North Carolina, will soon bring the unique Small House concept to its 47-acre campus. The new construction, slated for completion in late 2022, will replace the community’s existing Health Center, adding 90 new apartments to support assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Caspar.AI, based… Read more »
