American Academy of Pediatrics-Georgia Chapter
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Last Year's NYC Measles Outbreak Has Lessons for COVID Crisis
In a finding that could help guide the response to the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows that a measles outbreak that struck New York City last year could have been much worse if the city had not launched a vaccine campaign.
How Poor Sanitation Causes Hospital Superbug Outbreaks
A new study on has found poor sanitation contributes to hospital superbug outbreaks.
Our View: Outbreaks show why public health is so important
A strong public health system can stop an outbreak of infectious disease before it causes real trouble.
What's the biggest lesson of intern year?
Intern year is hard. There is an overwhelming volume of patients to take care of, endless documentation, and the perpetual fear that we might accidentally hurt a patient because of our cluelessness. We are all warned about these things.
How to avoid negative press and fines during the opioid crisis
Good policies and procedures, coupled with a continual focus on high-risk operations will significantly decrease the odds of your hospital from ever making front page news.
How the battle against measles varies around the world
Measles is a global health threat. Snapshots of several countries show how stopping its spread depends on local conditions and beliefs.
How hospitals, nursing homes keep deadly 'superbug' outbreaks secret
Vague rules give healthcare providers leeway in deciding when, or even whether, to report clusters of infections. And when they do, the public rarely knows.
7 Lessons Learned at 16 Physician Career Fairs
Career fairs are an opportunity for physicians and physician recruiters to meet face to face. Get the most out of career fairs with these tips for recruiters.
Measles Is Spiking Around The Globe. How Worried Should We Be?
The world has two kinds of measles problems. In low-income countries like Madagascar and in strife-ridden countries like Yemen, the disease takes a toll
How to Survive, Bounce Back, and Achieve Success Throughout a Crisis
Trying times like the current global health crisis can turn the tables for many people: homes turn into remote offices,…
How the Surgeon General plans to fight the opioid crisis
How what we earn affects when we die — AHIP CEO points out problems in the marketplace
A picture is worth.... how to avoid the flu
What Lessons Can be learned from Recent Health Data Breaches?
Employee training, stronger regulations and standards, and the right technological tools can all help organizations prepare for potential health data breaches.
3 Business Lessons Learned Watching Shark Tank
The show is amusing or an entrepreneurship master class, depending upon what you're looking for.
How telemedicine plans to solve the healthcare crisis
3 lessons learned from the deep end of the pool
While we wait for a new culture and climate in medicine to emerge, new experiences are possible when we release the what if’s.
Are You Ready for Your Brand's Next Crisis?
Accidents and mistakes are part of being human. You cannot get through life without tripping and skimming your knee at least once, and you will disappoint
How To Reduce Human Suffering: 3 Lessons From A Seminal Public Health Study
What are the biggest drivers of human suffering? Every year an international team of researchers aims to answer that question by assembling a mammoth data
Blaming doctors for opioid crisis is easy, but not the whole story
'We were pushed to make pain the fifth vital sign.'
4 steps to reduce a hospital social media crisis
How this crisis could help us get to health-care reform
Everything wrong with our current system is now being highlighted.
