As we move into the second half of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we will turn our attention to the unique healthcare challenges faced by...
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There are countless contributors to the world of medicine who share Hispanic/Latino backgrounds, but there are a few noteworthy individuals whose...
Our efforts to reduce hospital acquired infections (HAIs) may have hit a challenging conundrum. On the one hand, we know that handwashing is...
There are 6,093 hospitals in the United States. Those facilities can be divided in a variety of categories depending on size, location, demographics,...
Those of us who get our flu shots, COVID-19 boosters and other appropriate vaccines may often wonder why everyone doesn't get the available vaccines...
Many disciplines and philosophies influence how we design spaces for living, working, and relaxing. We have previously discussed Evidence-Based...
This blog has covered many aspects of microbiology, from germs that make us sick, to the bacteria that help us live. Today’s post explores...
This week is National Health Center Week, a week of focusing on community health centers (CHCs) and the vital roles they play in communities across...
From 2000 to 2023, there was a marked shift from overnight care to outpatient services. During these decades, outpatient visits went up by 31%, and...
Last week we shared some recent beach reads for infection preventionists. Today, we'll share some podcasts! These are some of the best podcasts that...
Consider a staff position "as important as the medical staff [since] an unclean and unsafe medical facility cannot function properly" (Healthsource,...
Sure, you could grab the newest spy novel, romantasy, or self-help book as you head outside for some (sunblock-protected) time in the sun. Or,...