UVDI Announces 2022 APIC Strategic Partnership and APIC Scholarship Grants
$1,500 Scholarship Grants to support Infection Preventionist education at APIC 2022 Conference VALENCIA, Calif., April 21, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)–UVDI has announced a strategic partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for 2022. APIC is the leading association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals, with more than 15,000 infection preventionist (IP) […]
BVSD receives national sustainability work recognition
The U.S. Department of Energy recently recognized the Boulder Valley School District for its sustainability work. Boulder Valley was one of eight districts recognized nationwide, receiving an award for “Best in Class in Team Approach to Support Strategic Investments in Efficient and Healthy Schools and Notable Achievement in Efficient HVAC for Indoor Environmental Quality.” The […]
Logistics company renovating Springfield building
By Jon | on April 21, 2022 By Brian Lisik SPRINGFIELD — A Canton-based company is in the process of renovating a commercial building in Springfield Township through a partnership with the Development Finance Authority of Summit County.The new Peoples Services Inc. facility at 365 Munroe Falls Road is one of the latest efforts to […]
How Japan’s slow acknowledgement of COVID’s airborne spread has hampered its response
It was thought to be the end of a monthslong COVID-19 controversy in Japan. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced its determination late last month that the coronavirus spreads when one inhales virus-laden aerosols, or tiny particles mixed with water floating in the air for an extended period of time, confirming a view long […]
Cornell Student Discusses Research on Salamanders, How to Prepare for Next Year’s Migration
On March 19, Paula Blanco-Ortiz ’24, shared her research on non-invasive detection methods for Blue-spotted and Jefferson salamanders at the 23rd Annual National Conference for McNair Scholars and Undergraduate Research. Blanco-Ortiz reported that these salamanders are species of concern for the general lack of knowledge about their mating behaviors and how easily their environment is […]
Opinion | How to Stop Superspreader Events Without Masks
At every stage of the pandemic, a disproportionate number of infections have been traced to a relatively small number of gatherings, also known as superspreader events. The recent Gridiron dinner, after which over 70 people tested positive including members of the Biden administration, is just the latest example. Some public health experts argue that tolerating […]
The inexcusable water scarcity | Dailytrust
The story of perennial water shortage across most states of the federation is extremely lamentable and sad; yet inexcusable. It is unfortunate that water, which is a basic necessity of life, remains inaccessible to majority of Nigerians. For example, a resident of Awka said the last time water ran through the public water system in […]
EPA Fines Missouri Home Renovators for Alleged Lead-Based Paint Violations
April 20, 2022 LENEXA, KAN. (APRIL 20, 2022) – Two Missouri home renovation companies have agreed to pay almost $10,000 collectively in penalties to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to resolve alleged violations of the federal Toxic Substances Control Act. According to EPA, Swedlund Construction LLC of St. Louis and Rozell Siding and Windows Inc. […]
ABM Supports EPA’s New IAQ Guidelines, “Clean Air in Buildings Challenge”
ABM Supports EPA’s New IAQ Guidelines, “Clean Air in Buildings Challenge” | ACHR News This website requires certain cookies to work and uses other cookies to help you have the best experience. By visiting this website, certain cookies have already been set, which you may delete and block. By closing this message or continuing to […]
Fayette EMS retools community paramedicine program | Progress
The COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis that led to innovation for Fayette EMS, which redesigned its community paramedicine program to serve locals in their homes. “The whole idea is to keep people healthier at home,” said Fayette EMS Chief Rick Adobato. The pandemic-era redesign had a goal of treating residents before they needed emergency services. […]