Monthly Archives: March 2021

NSC Survey: 90% of Employers Say ‘Impairment’ at Work Means More than Just Substances

With the pandemic forcing a new era in workplace safety, NSC urges employers to take a broader approach to addressing workplace impairment, which can include mental distress. Itasca, IL – A National Safety Council survey released today shows 90% of

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How the Ban on Surprise Medical Bills Helps Consumers

The COVID-19 aid package passed by Congress Monday night provides relief on another front: ending surprise medical bills. Those are the bills you get when an out-of-network medical provider unexpectedly renders your care. The new measure puts an end to making

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Eat Healthier, Even During a Pandemic

At the pandemic’s start, many of us stumbled into a new way of life that necessitated eating every meal at home with just those who lived there. About 80 percent of Americans say they’ve made at least one change in

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New Standards Will Help You Choose an Effective COVID-19 Face Mask

For almost a year, many Americans have been wearing cloth face coverings to limit the spread of the coronavirus—but without clear guidelines on which types or brands of consumer masks are best. That changed this week with the publication of

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