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Jun
15
Rural America and Barriers to COVID-19 Vaccination
Rural America faces some unique challenges in providing COVID-19 vaccinations, but they are meeting the challenge.
Viral Competition: COVID-19 vs. Influenza
Posted by Michelle Trout, MPH in Clinical Care
Theories on decreased flu season for 2020-21 season. Viral Competition?
Positive Effects of Mindfulness and Exercise
Posted by Melissa LaMantia, MA, CCRC in Research
Mindfulness and exercise have gained attention in recent years as ways to positively improve our lives both physically and mentally.
Nursing Home Research – It Isn’t Easy
Posted by Melissa LaMantia, MA, CCRC in Research
The importance of improving the quality of long-term care increases as life expectancy rises; however, research in long-term care (LTC) still proves challenging.
Updated Nursing Facility Report
Posted by Lisa Han, MPH in Nursing Homes
Updated report on nursing facilities, staffing, residents, and facility deficiencies