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Patio Igloos Could Extend Outdoor Dining Through Winter

February 19, 2025October 9, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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The restaurant industry has taken a gigantic hit since the restrictions to contain the COVID-19 epidemic were enacted. Initial take out only rules were incredibly … Read more

Tags COVID-19, health & safety, socialization

MLB To Allow Fans At NLCS And World Series

February 19, 2025October 8, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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Major League Baseball announced this week that there will be fans allowed to be present at the National League Championship Series as well as the … Read more

Tags COVID-19, health & safety, media

Too Much Bad News During COVID-19

February 11, 2025October 7, 2020 by Joe Manichia

Doomscrolling is when someone constantly searches through social media and news website feeds looking for negative or saddening information. The amount of searching through bad … Read more

Tags COVID-19, depression, mental health

A Look at the Medicare and You 2021 Handbook

February 11, 2025September 26, 2020 by Macee Hall
the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes lots of valuable information and answers to frequently asked questions to help you feel prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period!

Understanding Medicare is no simple task. With yearly changes and several plan options, Medicare can be confusing. Luckily, the Medicare and You 2021 handbook includes … Read more

Tags cms, COVID-19, medicare, medicare benefits, Medicare changes

CMS Lifts Nursing Home and Long-Term Care Facility Visitor Ban

February 11, 2025September 25, 2020 by Macee Hall
Those who live and those with relatives who live in nursing homes have gone months without seeing their loved ones, but that may end very soon, since the CMS lifted the federal visitor ban in mid-September.

When COVID-19 hit America in spring 2020, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released a nationwide ban on nearly all visitation. Those who … Read more

Tags cms, COVID-19, health & safety, mental health

Risk Management is Proven Key to Business Success During COVID-19

February 5, 2025September 21, 2020 by Macee Hall
The recent COVID-19 pandemic shook the world’s economy, but some businesses transitioned more easily to new methods of business, largely due to their pre-existing risk management procedures.

Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicare Supplement plans are specifically designed to minimize the beneficiary’s financial risk in case of a medical emergency. Businesses can … Read more

Tags COVID-19, medicare benefits, preventative health measures

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Plans Are Being Discussed

February 5, 2025September 19, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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Since the beginning of the pandemic several companies, including BioNTech and Pfizer, have been racing towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when … Read more

Tags COVID-19, health & safety, vaccinations

COVID-19 Related Burnout and Stress

February 5, 2025September 18, 2020 by Macee Hall
Over 100 million Americans have experienced depression and anxiety caused by COVID-19-related burnout and stress during the current pandemic.

Since March, the coronavirus pandemic has affected countless Americans both physically and mentally. While 6.83 million Americans have suffered the physical effects of coronavirus, more … Read more

Tags anxiety, COVID-19, mental health

Mental Health Ramifications Of The Pandemic

January 20, 2025September 14, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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A recent study by Metlife found that the pandemic has had quite a large impact on people’s mental health, especially younger employees. The study found … Read more

Tags anxiety, COVID-19, health & safety, mental health, wellness

Coronavirus Vaccine Distribution Discussions Continue

January 20, 2025September 9, 2020 by Joe Manichia
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Since the pandemic began, several companies including BioNTech and Pfizer have been working towards creating the world’s first COVID-19 vaccine. The time when that race … Read more

Tags COVID-19, current events, government acts & responses, preventative health measures, vaccinations
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