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The role of veterinarians in the opioid crisis

Julie Tisdale-Pardi MA Lee S. Newman MD, MA Lilliana Tenney MPH

November 26, 2019

More than 399,000 people died from overdoses involving prescription and illicit opioids from 1999-2017.[i] There are many efforts to educate physicians and dentists about their roles and responsibilities in addressing this national crisis. But what about veterinarians? Animals, like humans, may receive opioids for pain.

8 CDC tips for a safe and healthy holiday

November 25, 2019

The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, to celebrate life, to be grateful, and to reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate – and safeguard – the gift of health. “The holiday season is a time to reflect on family and friends, but don’t forget to take time to care for yourself,” said CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D.

The most common office injuries and how to prevent them

Dr. Nicholas McCarty

November 25, 2019

You sit at a desk during the workday, for most of the day. With your busy schedule, you don’t get up and move around much except for a few trips to the bathroom and to get your lunch. While this may sound like a low key day without any risk for physical injury, you may be surprised to find out that you can do a lot of damage to your body by having an office job.

Who is still smoking?

Great American Smokeout draws attention to "hidden epidemic"

November 19, 2019

Although smoking rates have dropped dramatically in the U.S. - from 42% in 1965 to 14% in 2017 - some groups continue to have high prevalence of cigarette smoking. That’s according to the American Cancer Society (ACS), which is using the upcoming Great American Smokeout as an opportunity to highlight this “hidden epidemic.”

From Phylmar Academy:

The danger to workers from wildfire smoke is not theoretical. It's happening now!

November 19, 2019

Help your employees protect themselves. Online training is now available 24/7/365. Phylmar Academy's 45-minute online course, Protect Yourself: Wildfire Smoke Employee Training, is now live.

Construction workers use marijuana, cocaine more than others

November 18, 2019

Construction trade and extraction workers (CTEW) are at high-risk for drug use, according to a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, that found marijuana, cocaine, and non-prescription opioid (NPO) use in particular was higher among that group. Construction trade and extraction workers: A population at high risk for drug use in the United States, 2005–2014 also revealed that: Precarious employment was associated with increased odds of marijuana and NPO use.

Antibiotic-resistant infections in U.S. kill 35K a year

CDC: Significant progress since 2013 could be lost without more action

November 18, 2019

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35,000 deaths in the United States each year, according to a report released recently by the CDC. That means, on average, someone in this country gets an antibiotic-resistant infection every 11 seconds and every 15 minutes someone dies.

Defining culture of health: Beyond workplace wellness

November 12, 2019

Many companies are interested in the concept of "Culture of Health" to improve health and well-being throughout their organization. But some current definitions don't encompass the full range of social influences essential for building a Culture of Health, according to an editorial in the November Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

CPWR rolls out new nano safety toolbox talks

November 12, 2019

The Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) has released three new resources to help safely manage the use of nanomaterials. Much thinner than a human hair, engineered and manufactured nanomaterials are increasingly used in construction.

Buffalo Wild Wings manager dies after exposure to toxic cleaning product fumes

13 others hospitalized

November 11, 2019

A Buffalo Wild Wings manager in Massachusetts died recently after being exposed to toxic fumes caused by a noxious combination of chemical cleaning products in the restaurant’s kitchen. At least 13 others were hospitalized, officials say.