How much harm can a small stick from a needle really do? If you're a nurse, phlebotomist or another kind of worker who works around needles in a hospital, clinic or medical lab, the potential for harm is tremendous. Aside from the physical risk of disease from...
Nurses urged to promptly care for their own health
It’s often hard to admit you need help. Because of the difference you make in people’s lives, many Minnesotans like to think of medical professionals as superheroes. A downside of this attitude is that we all, medical professionals included, ignore the...
Congressman calls for investigation in Social Security Disability
In an earlier blog, we discussed the dismal prospects that many disabled people face with they file for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) -- particularly in Tennessee. An explosive article by the USA TODAY NETWORK uncovered...
