Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.”. “Oh, I forgot to ask my doctor something” is a line as old as time itself. This happens within 0.6 seconds of starting the ride back home. So you then decide to call the office. Then you’re probably greeted with a “listen carefully to our menu options.” It’ll be a long day before you get a hold of anyone. Even if your question is, “Do I put on moisturizer before this ointment?” Thankfully, methods to reach providers for questions or concerns have improved over the years.

Mastering patient inquiries: Streamline your practice communication

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California State

California is about to pass the state’s first rules to protect workers inside from high heat. These rules could go into effect later this summer. The new rules for the workplace were approved by a standards board at the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) on Thursday. That means they will be sent to the state’s Office of Administrative Law for a quick final review. If all goes well, the standards could be in place by the beginning of August.

California is Going to Be the Third State to Require Indoor Workers to Wear Heat-protecting Gear

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Prevalence of infections like asthma, COPD and pneumonia fell in 2023 compared to 2019, suggesting that there was no increased susceptibility in catching these infections post-pandemic, according to new findings published July 16 in Epic Research. Data from 256 million patient records from 1,500 hospitals and more than 34,100 clinics...

COVID did not increase susceptibility to other respiratory diseases: Report

Hawaii State

For the week ending July 6, about 1.3% of emergency department visits in the U.S. involved a COVID-19 diagnosis at discharge — a nearly 24% increase from the previous week, according to the latest updates on respiratory virus activity from the CDC. Hawaii and Florida had the highest percentage...

ED visits for COVID jump 24%

Pittsburgh, PA

Butler, PA

Former President Donald Trump was transported 11 miles from a July 13 rally in Pennsylvania to Butler (Pa.) Memorial Hospital, part of Independence Health, for treatment after being shot in the right ear during a political rally in Butler, Pa., CBS reported. Butler Memorial Hospital is a 294-bed hospital with...

Trump treated at Butler Memorial after assassination attempt

As much as employers expect impeccable performance, they are also responsible for motivating their employees to achieve that performance. Employees who give their best at work naturally expect some kind of recognition but not all employers provide it whole-heartedly. Some simply offer performative rewards just for the sake of it. That was the case for an employee who goes by u/Comfortable_Part_877 on Reddit who shared the stingy reward their company offered after its employees "broke records." Despite meeting the business goals so efficiently, the employees weren't honored in a way that they truly deserved.

Company's unbelievably stingy reward for employees 'breaking records' is absolutely outrageous

FinanceBuzz

Some jobs still have a difficult time attracting workers even though they offer good pay.

15 High-Paying Jobs Nobody Wants Anymore

Business Insider

Rob Dance said he was tired of hearing his employees telling him they had to leave early because he trusted them to do their jobs.

A CEO went viral with a list of things he's 'sick' of hearing from his employees — and he has a point

Today’s business world is highly competitive, and among the many reasons customers come to your store, customer service is one of the most important aspects that affects their return. It’s a fundamental skill and a necessary practice, and it should be your number one focus each and every day. From the moment a customer walks through the door to the moment they leave is your window of opportunity to win their repeat business through your customer service approach.

Tips for Excellent Customer Service

Amazon's primary care clinic One Medical allegedly provided guidelines for their employees to use when discussing situations when their call center did not appropriately escalate urgent calls to medical staff, The Washington Post reported July 15. According to internal messages reviewed by The Post, One Medical instructed staff to reassure...

Amazon's One Medical faces scrutiny over call center practices

A Dime Saved

In the ever-changing landscape of employment, there are unconventional ways to earn money that often fly under the radar. These under-the-table jobs, also known as off-the-books jobs, offer individuals the opportunity to make a living through alternative means.

12 Under the Table Jobs Not Many People Know About

Tennessee State

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Flour, Eggs and Yeast

We all know that bacon has a cult following, and it is very common to hear bacon makes everything better in everyday life. While bacon is rarely known for health benefits, it is a good idea to check your labels as this public notice deals with potentially serious side effects from sodium nitrate levels that exceed regulation limits.

Bacon Recalled Due to Extreme Sodium Nitrite Levels

Pennsylvania State

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

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Editor's note: This article was originally published on October 4, 2022. It has since been updated. Corporate life can be tough, especially with every company having its own set of rules and using these rules to make employees toe the line. One particular misunderstanding that keeps coming up is the notion that employers may just dismiss workers for discussing salaries with co-workers. Although it is the legal right of workers to discuss salaries with co-workers, it is often frowned on in workplaces by employers. According to Donna Ballman, an employee-side employment attorney, "Employers hate it when employees discuss salaries because it exposes discrimination and other unfair pay practices."

Manager asks employees to not discuss wages. They respond by sharing wages on the company notice board

Job seekers in today's competitive labor market are feeling whiplash compared to flush times during the Great Resignation, but new compensation data shows some roles are on the rebound. Businesses are on a hiring tear for three roles in particular — machine learning engineers, technical recruiters and office managers —...

Companies are on a hiring spree for these 3 jobs paying $100,000 or more—and offers are rising

Las Vegas, NV

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As the mercury rises, so does the stress on your car, especially in places like Las Vegas where triple-digit temperatures are the norm during the summer. A local driver, Frieda Vallejos, shared with KLAS-TV how living in Vegas for over 20 years has helped her body adapt to the heat, but unfortunately, the same can't be said for her car. She recently experienced her center console knob melting off—yikes!

A mechanic warns drivers to act now to avoid 'ruining their center console' as a heatwave approaches

In early June, an unknown third party impersonated a Rite Aid employee to gain access to its systems, the company said July 15. Within 12 hours of the security incident, Rite Aid detected the computer hack and launched an investigation. The organization alerted law enforcement and regulators, and no social security numbers, financial records or patient information was affected, Rite Aid said.

Rite Aid reports security breach

Denver, CO

David Heitz

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has become nationally known for moving more than 1,600 homeless people indoors since he has become mayor. Now he wants to place 200 people struggling with mental illness and/or addiction into treatment, according to an upcoming City Council committee agenda.

Denver mayor to send 200 people experiencing homeless to treatment

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Franklin, IN

A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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Where systems are succeeding, need improvement combating workplace violence: AHA

A recent American Hospital Association report found hospitals are making strides in patient safety and infection prevention, but are still working towards making a safer work...

Where systems are succeeding, need improvement combating workplace violence: AHA

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