Health Care March 2020

What Education Is Needed To Become A Vet In The US?

The Pennsylvania State University’s Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences has a piece on its website entitled “Steps to Becoming a Veterinarian.”

Health Care March 2020

New York Coronavirus Count Tops 100

There are now more than 100 cases of coronavirus in New York state, leading to New York universities, including Columbia, Barnard and Hofstra, to suspend classes.

Health Care March 2020

Burnout Physicians Treatment Study Syndrome Rate

It is not uncommon for professionals in a variety of different career areas to experience some form of burnout, but the work of a physician can set up the perfect storm for it.

Health Care March 2020

Infected Cruise Ship Unloads Passengers

The Grand Princess has begun unloading its more than 3,500 passengers at the Port of Oakland in California. Twenty-one of them have confirmed cases of the coronavirus.

Technology March 2020

Are Online Classes Fair For All Students?

Online classes are an option for schools that have to close because of the coronavirus, but are they fair for students who do not have a computer or internet access?

Health Care March 2020

Are Your Symptoms COVID-19, The Flu Or A Cold?

“Cold and flu season” has become a common phrase, but now that the new coronavirus is in the United States, how can you tell the difference between COVID-19, the flu or a cold?

Health Care March 2020

US Coronavirus Cases Exceed 1,000

There are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in the United States. At least 30 people have died from the illness.

Health Care March 2020

College Kicking Students Off Campus

Grinnell College is telling students that they must leave the campus by March 23 in order to safeguard against the novel coronavirus. The college has also canceled all athletic events.

Financing March 2020

Senate Passes Rebuke Of DeVos

The Senate passed by a vote of 53-46 a measure that overturns the education secretary’s rules regarding student loan forgiveness. The White House has threatened a presidential veto.

Health Care March 2020

What Education Is Needed To Become A Dentist?

In this article we answer the following questions: 1ºWhat education is needed to become a dentist? 2º what does a dentist do? 3º Steps to becoming a dentist

Health Care March 2020

How Long Will The US Be Fighting COVID-19?

Will people in the U.S. have to stay in their homes for more than a year while a vaccine for COVID-19 is developed? Is social distancing the new normal? How long will lives be upended?

Technology March 2020

Ethics And Technology In The Classroom

Schools across the U.S. have been trying to utilize more technology in the classroom. But how does bringing more technology into the classroom impact ethics in the classroom?

Health Care March 2020

States Suspending Standardized Tests

Several states including Texas and Washington state are canceling standardized tests for this year in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Georgia is suspending the testing.

Health Care March 2020

UVA Health Has Developed Test For COVID-19

COVID-19 testing is available through the University of Virginia health system. The university said it is one of a few institutions that have developed their own test for COVID-19.

Health Care March 2020

Trump Contradicts Health Experts On Pandemic

President Donald Trump says he wants to reopen the U.S. in weeks, contradicting health experts who have advocated for dramatic limits to social interaction to deal with the pandemic.