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Released: 16-Apr-2020 8:15 AM EDT
Mayo Clinic以患者为中心的价值观和文化推动着其2030年战略的实施 _ 提供更好的医疗服务、连接和转变医疗服务行业
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic在2019年获得了卓越发展,完全有能力强化其在病患照护、研究和教育等领域的领导地位,以及在未来十年内推动医疗服务的转型。

Released: 16-Apr-2020 8:15 AM EDT
Mayo Clinics patientenorientierte Werte und Kultur sind der Treiber seiner Strategie 2030 für die Heilung, für die Verbindung und für die Verwandlung der Gesundheitsversorgung
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic befindet sich dank der bemerkenswerten Fortschritte 2019 in einer guten Lage, um seine Führunsposition bei der Patientenbetreuung, der Forschung und der Ausbildung auszubauen und die Verwandlung der Gesundheitsversorung im Laufe des nächsten Jahrszehnts voranzutreiben.

Released: 16-Apr-2020 7:00 AM EDT
Hospital patients can do their part in COVID-19 fight
Case Western Reserve University

A clinical researcher, who has studied the lack of hygiene practices among hospital patients, is urging not just hospitals—but those who end up there—to do more to fight against the novel coronavirus, which had infected more than 2 million people worldwide by mid-April.

Released: 15-Apr-2020 5:35 PM EDT
AANA Urges Congress to Provide Front-Line Healthcare Workers Proper Compensation During Pandemic
American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to strain the physical and emotional well-being of front-line healthcare workers, many also are facing a financial burden and strain on their personal lives.

Released: 15-Apr-2020 11:50 AM EDT
Introducing Mauricio Suarez, Fermilab head of the Illinois Accelerator Research Center
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab)

Mauricio Suarez has been with Fermilab for only a few months, yet he has already taken full command promoting a key aspect of the lab's mission: to develop new technologies for science that support U.S. industrial competitiveness. As the person in charge of connecting Fermilab with industry partners, Suarez is leading the way for the lab to foster innovation and advance technologies for the benefit of society.

Released: 15-Apr-2020 8:30 AM EDT
American Academy of Dermatology Elects New Officers, Board Members
American Academy of Dermatology

The American Academy of Dermatology has announced the results of its annual election. The Academy’s new officers and board members will lead the world’s largest dermatologic society, representing more than 20,500 physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and medical, surgical, and cosmetic treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. These officers and board members, all of whom are board-certified dermatologists, will also hold the same position for the American Academy of Dermatology Association, a sister organization to the AAD that focuses on government affairs, health policy, and practice information.

Released: 15-Apr-2020 8:30 AM EDT
Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, Elected American Academy of Dermatology President for 2022
American Academy of Dermatology

Board-certified dermatologist Mark D. Kaufmann, MD, FAAD, has been elected to lead the American Academy of Dermatology. He will be installed as president-elect in March 2021 and hold the office of president for one year beginning in March 2022.

Released: 14-Apr-2020 2:05 PM EDT
Four UCI professors awarded Guggenheim Fellowships
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., April 14, 2020 — Four professors at the University of California, Irvine – historian Mark LeVine, scientist Andrej Lupták, sculptor Jennifer Pastor and journalist Amy Wilentz – have been named 2020 Guggenheim Fellows. Jennifer Pastor. UCI The faculty members were among 175 U.S. and Canadian scholars, researchers, artists and writers chosen by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation from a pool of nearly 3,000 applicants.

Released: 14-Apr-2020 11:25 AM EDT
Experts: 7 tips for entrepreneurs and small businesses amid COVID-19
University at Buffalo

Small businesses are the lifeblood of a community, but due to the impact of the coronavirus, they’re shuttering in enormous numbers. University at Buffalo School of Management experts share their insights to help entrepreneurs and local businesses ride out the storm.

Released: 13-Apr-2020 4:45 PM EDT
Trinity Health Appoints Loyola Medicine Chief Information Officer
Loyola Medicine

Trinity Health has announced the appointment of Eileen Matzek as the new regional chief information officer for Loyola Medicine, effective Thursday, April 2. In this role, Matzek will be responsible for all information technology (IT) service delivery for Loyola Medicine hospitals which include Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and MacNeal Hospital.

Released: 13-Apr-2020 2:55 PM EDT
Penn State Center for Biodevices mobilizes for COVID-19 response
Penn State College of Engineering

Mary Frecker, professor of mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering and the Riess Chair in Engineering at Penn State, felt much of the same trepidation and anxiety that most are grappling with facing the emergence of COVID-19. But she realized that, as the director of the recently created Penn State Center for Biodevices, she had a role in helping to explore solutions, as so many others have at the University.

13-Apr-2020 11:30 AM EDT
NYU’s Carter Journalism Institute Names Maria Danilova Winner of Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award
New York University

NYU's Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute has named Maria Danilova, a journalist whose longform work has appeared in Harper’s Magazine and the Atlantic, the winner of its sixth Matthew Power Literary Reporting Award.

Released: 10-Apr-2020 12:40 PM EDT
VIDEO AND TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE: Newswise Live Expert Panel for April 9, 2020: COVID-19 Updates, Emergency Preparedness, Healthcare Workers, Economic Actions by U.S. Government
Newswise

As the COVID crisis continues to test the capacity of the healthcare system, what interventions are necessary to turn the tide of new infections, will the relief package have an impact, and how will a prolonged shutdown affect our economy?

       
Released: 9-Apr-2020 3:25 PM EDT
Leading Virtually Is Emotional
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

The science of collective intelligence is clear: a positive emotional state enables the highest levels of performance. How do we reach that in the midst of social distancing and the anxiety the COVID-19 pandemic breeds? Here: practical steps to create a positive virtual working environment and daily practices to foster emotional connection.

Released: 9-Apr-2020 3:05 PM EDT
A New Model: Dynamics of Household Income and Consumption
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

What drives household consumption? Standard theories of consumer behavior may not fully account for a major driver of spending (or not spending). Professor Dan Murphy and colleagues have a new model to help us understand consumption choices and the broader effects of policymakers’ attempts to stimulate the economy.

Released: 9-Apr-2020 2:50 PM EDT
FSU Experts ready to provide perspective on unprecedented unemployment
Florida State University

By: Mark Blackwell Thomas | Published: April 9, 2020 | 2:35 pm | SHARE: As the impact of the COVID-19 grows, the U.S. labor market has been especially hard hit. With an estimated 15 million Americans filing for unemployment benefits in the past three weeks, the rate of job loss in the nation is unprecedented.   Unemployment claims are expected to surge as the pandemic continues and millions of laid-off Americans are wondering if their jobs are ever coming back.

   
Released: 9-Apr-2020 1:35 PM EDT
How students and faculty can prepare to work online
Texas State University

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, millions of students nationwide are now – or soon will be – taking classes online.

Released: 9-Apr-2020 12:25 PM EDT
More Than a Dozen Wills Eye Hospital Faculty and Alumni Named on Annual Global Power List of Top 100 Most Influential Ophthalmologists
Wills Eye Hospital

The 2020 Power List is out and six Wills Eye Hospital faculty Ophthalmologists are named among the most influential figures in the field based on their scope of knowledge and professional achievements. Director of the Wills Eye Ocular Oncology Service Carol L. Shields, MD was listed the #1 most influential ophthalmologist in the world and the only female physician to make the top 10. Leaders were selected based on nominations from readers of the U.K.-based news magazine, The Ophthalmologist that publishes the list. The final top 100 list was released in March 2020.

Released: 9-Apr-2020 9:00 AM EDT
JNCCN: Improving COVID-19 Safety for Cancer Patients and Healthcare Providers
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)

NCCN Best Practices Committee publishes peer-reviewed feature in JNCCN presenting latest insights on how to keep oncology patients and healthcare workers safe during COVID-19 pandemic. Visit NCCN.org/covid-19 for continually-updated resources for patients, providers, and care systems.

Released: 8-Apr-2020 11:20 PM EDT
‘Fake News’ Increases Consumer Demands for Corporate Action
North Carolina State University

New research finds that “fake news” inspires consumers to demand corrective action from companies – even if the company is a victim of the fake news story. The study also supports the idea that most people feel they are better at detecting fake news than other people are.

   
Released: 8-Apr-2020 6:05 PM EDT
HARC Research Analyzes Effects of COVID-19 and Stay-at-Home Orders
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)

HARC (Houston Advanced Research Center) announces a research analysis to study effects of COVID-19 and associated stay-at-home through data sets assessing mobility, air quality, and energy usage.

Released: 8-Apr-2020 1:55 PM EDT
Amanda Early, Fermilab education program leader, selected STEP UP ambassador
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab)

Amanda Early is one of 79 physics educators selected to be a STEP UP Program ambassador. STEP UP ambassadors are high school physics teachers that train others on how to effectively reduce barriers for women in physics. The program mobilizes thousands of teachers to help engage young women in physics and inspire them to pursue physics in college.

Released: 7-Apr-2020 2:25 PM EDT
Six Self-Care Strategies to Combat Clinician Burnout
American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN)

A study published in Critical Care Nurse identifies six self-care strategies to combat clinician burnout. Based on interviews conducted in 2017 and 2018, the research may offer guidance for healthcare teams responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Released: 7-Apr-2020 12:20 PM EDT
Frank Hill Retires from the NSO
National Solar Observatory

One of the National Science Foundation’s National Solar Observatory’s longest serving scientists, Frank Hill, retired March 30, 2020, capping more than 35-years of tenure. He held a variety of roles including assistant astronomer, scientist, senior scientist and program director. Hill’s latest position was as associate director of the National Solar Observatory’s Integrated Synoptic Program (NISP).

Released: 7-Apr-2020 8:20 AM EDT
Quarantined in tiny hotel rooms? Welcome to our world, say submarine workers
University of South Australia

University of South Australia sleep researchers are examining how submarine environments can impact fatigue and if there is an ideal sleep-work pattern and environment.

Released: 7-Apr-2020 12:05 AM EDT
ASRA Recognizes Eight Trailblazers as Part of the Year of Women in ASRA
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA)

Eight trailblazing women in regional anesthesia and pain medicine are being honored for their achievements and contributions to the field as part of the ASRA Trailblazer Awards. Created to acknowledge potential for bias in the past, the program is part of the “Year of Women in ASRA,” so named by ASRA President Dr. Eugene Viscusi. Other components of the campaign include year-round highlights of prominent women in the field on the ASRA website and social media channels, greater recognition of gender disparities at meetings, improved data collection to continue to assess our progress representing the field, and, most importantly, development of an organizational plan to identify and correct disparities across all minority groups.

Released: 6-Apr-2020 4:20 PM EDT
Four Tips to Interviewing, Landing a New Job During COVID-19
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

As students prepare to graduate this May into a reeling economy and an uncertain employment climate due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have turned to technology to keep recruitment and business afloat.

   
Released: 6-Apr-2020 1:30 PM EDT
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society to Host Ergonomics Summit on Safe and Healthy Work or School from Home
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society is producing a one-day summit featuring a group of seven renowned ergonomics experts who will provide state-of-the-art guidance for creating more comfortable, safer, and more productive home-based work and school environments. Attendees will learn creative ways to establish ergonomic workspaces and practices and how to avoid discomfort and injury due to increased home-based computer usage without needing to buy new furniture.

Released: 6-Apr-2020 1:15 PM EDT
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Leadership Available for Interviews on Safe and Healthy Work or School from Home
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) leaders and experts in the field of human factors and ergonomics are available and willing to serve as expert resources for creating more comfortable, safer, and more productive home-based work and school environments during these unprecedented times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. There are creative ways to establish ergonomic workspaces and practices to help avoid discomfort and injury due to increased home-based computer usage.

Released: 3-Apr-2020 5:30 PM EDT
University of Illinois Hospital and the Illinois Nurses Association Agree on COVID-19 Pay
University of Illinois Chicago

The University of Illinois Hospital and the Illinois Nurses Association agreed on a schedule of enhanced compensation for nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. This agreement makes the hospital, which is part of the University of Illinois at Chicago, the first and only in the state, and one of the few nationally, to announce differential pay for care providers with COVID-19 responsibilities.

Released: 3-Apr-2020 10:30 AM EDT
Rush Offers Priority COVID Testing to First-Responders
RUSH

To help stem the spread of COVID-19 and to support Chicago’s first-responders, Rush University Medical Center is providing priority COVID-19 testing for Chicago police, fire, EMS and military personnel, including Illinois National Guard soldiers.

Released: 2-Apr-2020 10:40 PM EDT
Honor the Health Care Heroes Who Lost Their Lives to COVID-19
Johns Hopkins School of Nursing

Help us recognize health care heroes who have died because of COVID-19.

Released: 2-Apr-2020 4:45 PM EDT
Could Intermittent Lockdown Save Us - and the Economy - From the Coronavirus?
Weizmann Institute of Science

Weizmann Institute scientists present a mathematical model for an exit strategy: how to restart the economy after the crisis

     
Released: 2-Apr-2020 1:05 PM EDT
Chad T. Lefteris named CEO of UCI Health
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., April 2, 2020 — Chad T. Lefteris, an executive with considerable experience in integrated and academic health systems, has been named CEO of UCI Health, overseeing Orange County’s only academic medical center and all clinical and patient-serving operations. His appointment was approved by the University of California Board of Regents.

Released: 1-Apr-2020 4:30 PM EDT
Keck Medicine of USC and USC Launch Care for the Caregiver Program to Assist Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
Keck Medicine of USC

Keck Medicine of USC and USC have launched a comprehensive program to ease the job stress that Keck Medicine health care workers are experiencing during the coronavirus pandemic

Released: 1-Apr-2020 3:10 PM EDT
Leading Mindfully: COVID-19 and the Big Human Pivot, Part I
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

What’s novel about COVID-19 isn’t just the coronavirus. It’s the sheer scale and depth of The Big Human Pivot that this tiny infectious particle has triggered. In unprecedented times, what can you do to lead mindfully through it? In this series, Lili Powell introduces a Leading Mindfully strategy: “see it, name it, tame it and reclaim it.”

Released: 1-Apr-2020 3:05 PM EDT
How to Leverage Virtual Technologies at a Time of Physical Distancing
University of Virginia Darden School of Business

Humanity is a social species — yet the coronavirus pandemic requires that we reduce physical contact. Here are actionable suggestions for effective interactions to help balance efficiency and connectedness, as modern technology helps us move our interactions to the virtual world and avoid significant social isolation.



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