Workers
The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division has issued a news brief announcing that The Heart and Medical Center has been found guilty of violating overtime and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The investigation revealed that the employer paid only the first 40 hours
Workers
The South African government has resumed administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to healthcare workers, over two weeks after a temporary pause due to concerns over rare blood clots. The decision was made after the country's drug regulatory body determined that the vaccine is safe, and the cabinet
Workers
Healthcare workers and hospital administrators have revealed the devastating impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of caregivers, with many reporting post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, isolation, and burnout. The warnings came during a bipartisan hearing of the House Mental Health Caucus in Pennsylvania, where healthcare officials urged lawmakers
Vaccination
As Georgia expands vaccine eligibility to everyone over 16, local businesses are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated to open offices and protect the public, but few are providing financial incentives to encourage employees to get shots. Companies like Delta Air Lines, Fleetcor, and Cox Enterprises offer extra paid time
Vaccination
Migrant rights' advocates and public health experts are urging the city and the province to implement a targeted strategy to ensure undocumented immigrants feel safe enough to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The demands come as tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants living and working in Toronto face anxiety about
Vaccination
Local health authorities in Davao City have reported at least 32 cases of minor adverse reactions among individuals who received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, including a frontline health worker who experienced shortness of breath and was rushed to the hospital. Despite the minor setbacks, the city's health office
Vaccination
The Philippines government is set to utilize 525,200 doses of COVID-19 vaccines from AztraZeneca for the first jab of healthcare workers, as the country aims to inoculate 3.2 million medical frontline workers this month. The government has secured $1.2 billion in fresh loans from multilateral development banks
Workers
Intimate partner violence (IPV) during pregnancy poses significant risks to women's physical and mental health, as well as the health of their unborn children. In Ethiopia, a new study highlights the limited understanding of IPV's impact on pregnancy outcomes among healthcare workers. Despite their critical role
Workers
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the mental health of healthcare workers has become a critical concern to ensure the efficiency of rescue operations. Researchers in China conducted a study to examine the effect of social support on mental health of healthcare workers and its underlying mechanisms. The study found that resilience
Workers
Iowa Corn farmers, in collaboration with Casey's General Stores and Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company, delivered meals to over 100 hospitals in local Iowa communities to express their gratitude to front-line healthcare professionals. The gesture was a show of appreciation for the healthcare workers' tireless efforts to keep
Workers
The Russian Prosecutor's Office in Karachay-Cherkess Republic has initiated an investigation into alleged cases of coronavirus infections, unpaid incentives for healthcare workers, and shortages of medicines and personal protection equipment. The investigation will focus on the regional health authority and medical institutions, examining the legality of budget fund
Workers
The Brave of Heart Fund, founded by the Foundations of New York Life and Cigna, is now accepting applications for grants to provide financial and emotional support to the families of frontline healthcare workers who have lost their lives in the COVID-19 fight. The Fund has been seeded with initial
