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The Mental Health Impact of COVID-19 on Healthcare Professionals: Occupational Hazard, Unique Opportunity

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FRANKFORT The ferocity, duration, and unpredictability of the current pandemic leave healthcare providers particularly vulnerable to negative psychosocial impacts: COVID-19

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Critical Delays: The Importance of Meeting the Standard of Care for Cancer Diagnosis

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One of the most common lawsuits in medical malpractice defense is a delay in diagnosis of cancer. According to the

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Outsourcing: The New Normal in Healthcare Accounting?

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The COVID-19 pandemic challenged every assumption in healthcare. Systems that were supposed to be redundant and resilient were pushed to

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What the Pandemic Taught Us About the Importance of Diversity in Health Care

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Editor’s Introduction: Diversity, equity and inclusion are growing initiatives within healthcare. MD-Update asked Geraldine Young, DNP, APRN, to share her

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CHI Saint Joseph Health Welcomes New CEO, Anthony Houston, Fache

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LEXINGTON On April 28, 2021, CHI Saint Joseph Health officially welcomed new CEO Anthony A. Houston, FACHE, during an investiture

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Complementary Care

Demand for Medical Nutrition Therapy Increases During COVID-19

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LEXINGTON While it’s been over a year since COVID-19 was classified as a pandemic, taking a toll on countries worldwide,

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The COVID-19 Vaccine: Challenges, Opportunities, and What Employers Should Know

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After a long and difficult year dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 began with the positive news of effective coronavirus

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Physician Burnout: MD-Update Q & A with Dr. Shawn Jones

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Maintaining physician wellness is critical to our nation for surviving the COVID-19 pandemic. Physician burnout is not new, but it’s

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Complementary Care

Cedar Lake Gets Creative to Serve a Vulnerable Population

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LOUISVILLE Many of us have trouble mentally processing the changes to daily life caused by the pandemic. For the individuals

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Complementary Care

News Flash…Exercise is Good for You!

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LEXINGTON How many times have you heard that statement in some form or another? For some of you, you’ve heard

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