Calling All Glass Vials

2020-11-25T16:00:06+00:00

What may be in short supply when a safe, effective Coronavirus vaccine is available? The medical glass needed to produce vials to hold the vaccine. With plans to produce more than a billion doses globally, Johnson & Johnson bought 250 million vials in the U.S. at the start of the pandemic. Corning recently signed a [...]

Calling All Glass Vials2020-11-25T16:00:06+00:00

Pushing Doctor Visits

2020-11-19T15:36:46+00:00

With many patients still worrying about contracting COVID-19 by visiting a doctor or pharmacy, large healthcare organizations are sponsoring ad campaigns encouraging people to return to their medical providers. Print ads, TV commercials and social media ads tell people that returning to their doctor for regular checkups, emergencies or diagnostic tests is not only important, [...]

Pushing Doctor Visits2020-11-19T15:36:46+00:00

Should You Be Doing More About Mental Health?

2020-10-15T14:32:08+00:00

There is little doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental well-being of many Americans. In addition to dealing with fear of the virus and social isolation, economic pressures have continued to grow. Many who have continued to work have been forced to balance working remotely with caring for children who [...]

Should You Be Doing More About Mental Health?2020-10-15T14:32:08+00:00

Wellness and Working Remotely

2020-09-24T15:35:07+00:00

While working remotely has put some wellness programs on hold, creative companies are adding exercise to the workday and enabling people to connect with co-workers. For some, the social interaction is proving to be just as helpful as the physical activity. Web conferencing applications such as Webex, Zoom and Microsoft Teams are making it easy [...]

Wellness and Working Remotely2020-09-24T15:35:07+00:00

Diversified Group Named One of CT’s 2020 Healthiest Employers

2020-09-21T19:01:04+00:00

This article was published on September 21, 2020 on Hartford Business. Photo source is Hartford Business Journal. 1st Place | Category: 2 to 99 Employees Diversified Group Brokerage Headquarters: Marlborough Industry: Health insurance Top Executive: Brooks T. Goodison, President When the COVID-19 pandemic forced Diversified Group to work remotely, the third-party health plan administrator wanted [...]

Diversified Group Named One of CT’s 2020 Healthiest Employers2020-09-21T19:01:04+00:00

Do You Need an Antibody Test?

2020-09-17T15:34:38+00:00

If you’ve had COVID-19 in the past, or suspect that you have, you may want to get an antibody test, which tests your blood serum to check for your body’s response to an infection. If you decide to proceed with an antibody test, make sure the test is authorized for FDA emergency use and speak [...]

Do You Need an Antibody Test?2020-09-17T15:34:38+00:00

Industries Hardest Hit

2020-09-10T15:06:41+00:00

A new report released by financial services firm Alera Group shows that few, if any, sectors of our economy have avoided damage by COVID-19. One area that has suffered terribly includes food growers, packers and suppliers that typically serve restaurants, schools and other commercial facilities. Other sectors hit hardest include construction, higher education, healthcare, hospitality [...]

Industries Hardest Hit2020-09-10T15:06:41+00:00

Virtual Waiting Rooms

2020-08-27T14:35:33+00:00

With the help of mobile chatbot technology, a Phoenix-based network of urgent care clinics is helping patients check in remotely for telehealth and in-person visits with primary care physicians and specialists. By using their computer or mobile device to send and receive conversational messages, patients can complete forms and be directed to an exam room. [...]

Virtual Waiting Rooms2020-08-27T14:35:33+00:00

It’s OK to Breathe Your Own Air

2020-08-20T14:49:21+00:00

With summer comes outdoor activities and plenty of fresh air. But really, how fresh is the air we breathe if we’re wearing a mask? When asked this question in a recent Facebook Live event, a specialist in charge of infectious disease at a Midwest-based healthcare system said wearing a mask outside is fine and there’s [...]

It’s OK to Breathe Your Own Air2020-08-20T14:49:21+00:00

What You Should Know About Vaping

2020-08-06T15:52:27+00:00

According to the U.S. Surgeon General, one in six high school students admitted to using e-cigarettes in 2015, with use among teens rising. While the media and elected officials have warned Americans of the risks inherent to electronic cigarettes, it is important to be aware of the dangers. E-cigarettes, consisting of a battery, an atomizing [...]

What You Should Know About Vaping2020-08-06T15:52:27+00:00
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