December 2013

18
Dec

Handling the Stress of the Holidays

With all its joy and celebration, the holiday season can also be fraught with stressful challenges. From finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list to navigating the minefield of family dynamics, it’s no wonder people turn into Ebenezer Scrooge before the holidays are even in full swing. In fact, research has shown that even the anticipation of the

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10
Dec

National Handwashing Awareness Week in December

Every year, in the first week of December, National Handwashing Awareness Week is observed just as cold and flu season is reaching full swing. Started by Dr. Will Sawyer, an infection prevention specialist, National Handwashing Awareness Week is the only program of its kind—making the public more aware of the role our hands play in spreading various diseases, including the

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