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I used to believe that being lovely meant never saying ‘no.’ My journey to self-care taught me the power of a gentle refusal.
I spent a good portion of my life believing that the secret to being loved and respected was to always be accommodating, never uttering that two-letter word: “no”. Growing up in a conservative small town in Texas, I was taught that niceness was synonymous with compliance. I carried this belief into adulthood, nurturing a reputation as a ‘yes’ woman, always eager to please, never one to ruffle feathers. But then, life happened. I moved to New York City for my dream job, a city as unapologetic and assertive as they come. Here, ‘no’ was not just a word, but an art form. Initially, I found myself drowning in this sea…
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Marine Corps orders environmental, health, and safety inspections of all service barracks > United States Marine Corps Flagship > Press Release Display
PENTAGON — Effective immediately, Marine Corps Installations Command will conduct an environmental, health, and safety inspection of all Marine Corps barracks to ensure service compliance with its commitment to its residents to provide a safe, secure, clean, and consistent living standard across the unaccompanied housing enterprise. Marine Corps Installations Command has directed Installation Commanders to assign an E-7 or above active-duty service member or unaccompanied housing civilian equivalent outside of the chain of command to conduct the inspection, which are slated to be completed no later than March 15, 2024. “This effort allows us to get a one-time, complete assessment of the inventory, registered in the Enterprise Military Housing system…
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Should AI be used in health care? Risks, regulations, ethics and benefits of AI in medicine | AMA Update Video
AMA Update covers a range of health care topics affecting the lives of physicians, residents, medical students and patients. From private practice and health system leaders to scientists and public health officials, hear from the experts in medicine on COVID-19, medical education, advocacy issues, burnout, vaccines and more. Featured topic and speakers Featured topic and speakers How is AI used in the medical field? Who regulates AI in health care? In this episode: how AI is disrupting health care and patient data privacy. Our guest is Stephen Parodi, MD, executive vice president of external affairs, communications and brand at The Permanente Federation and associate executive director for The Permanente Medical Group.…
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How a new California agency aims to cap your health care costs
In summary California’s new Office of Health Care Affordability has a mandate to control price increases. It’s proposing a target that’s among the most aggressive in America. A new state office charged with controlling the rising cost of health care in California is moving toward one of the most aggressive goals in the nation, aiming to cap cost increases to 3% a year. You might not notice right away if the Office of Health Care Affordability commits to the tentative goal it released last month and takes steps to enforce it. But, over time, experts say the cap on price increases could make a difference in how much Californians pay…
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What the Pakistan Accord means for fashion’s supply chain
Current improvements to factories across Bangladesh have made it a more attractive place for brands to align themselves with, he says. “There are a lot of opportunities for countries to attract more business, and we believe we can help the industry in Pakistan to benefit from that by introducing the Accord and helping the industry become more safe and sustainable.” “It’s very clear that the industry’s attitude and approach to safety has changed,” says Boessiger of UNI Global Union. Factory owners in Bangladesh say the Accord identified flaws and has helped create better working environments to meet global standards. For example, Denim Expert’s Mostafiz Uddin says his factory was able…
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Routt County professionals share how to set, and celebrate sustainable health and fitness resolutions
Steamboat Springs residents Nancy Meyer and Penny Dahlen take advantage of a warm day in early March 2020 by classic skiing at Haymaker Nordic Center. Having a friend or partner helps maintain accountability while trying to achieve New Year’s resolutions. Shelby Reardon/Steamboat Pilot & Today New Year’s resolutions should be celebrated, not belittled or set begrudgingly. That’s the advice of Dr. Justin Ross, licensed clinical psychologist and director of the Workplace Wellbeing Program at UCHealth in Denver, who said New Year’s resolutions are important to celebrate as long as the resolutions are sustainable steps of daily goals and include a form of accountability. “Resolving to be better is deeply human…
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What long Covid patients need to know about health insurance
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Navigating the health insurance system is often difficult and overwhelming, even in the best of times. For patients with long Covid, a relatively new condition that frequently leaves patients with a lengthy and unpredictable list of debilitating symptoms, it can be especially nightmarish. “Even if you remain on the same [health insurance] plan you had before Covid, you will probably utilize the health-care system more, whether it be more office visits, more prescription medications or even more medical devices,” said Caitlin Donovan, a spokesperson for the National Patient Advocate Foundation. Indeed, nearly half of people with long Covid reported increased medical expenses, according to…
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HEALTH OFFICIALS ISSUE BLUE-GREEN ALGAE BLOOM CAUTION FOR LAKE BURKETT – CENTER
Contact:Kent [email protected] ORLANDO, FL – The Florida Department of Health in Orange County has issued a Health Caution for the presence of blue-green algae in Lake Burkett (center of lake). This is in response to a site visit and water sample taken by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on 01/03/2023. The public should exercise caution in and around Lake Burkett (center of lake). Blooms have the potential to produce toxins, and what triggers them to begin doing so remains poorly understood. For this reason, it is important to exercise caution, as bloom conditions are dynamic and could change at any time. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection collects…
