March 31, 2020
N95 mask production ramping up, but you have options if you’re crafty and in a hurry
You already know that facemasks are in critically short supply. That's why a small DIY cottage industry has sprung up around making your own masks.
March 31, 2020
You already know that facemasks are in critically short supply. That's why a small DIY cottage industry has sprung up around making your own masks.
March 25, 2020
Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health provide online resources for emergency responders and others facing traumatic incident stress. While these resources focus on more acute situations, much of the information applies to veterinary teams working during the pandemic, such as . . .
March 23, 2020
“Ambiguity and uncertainty drive stress,” says Randy Hall, founder and CEO of Aspire and veterinary leadership guru. Few would argue that we’re living in ambiguous and uncertain times, and with the coronavirus situation changing daily, that’s likely to be true for the foreseeable future.
March 21, 2020
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a $100 billion relief package—the Families First Coronavirus Response Act—to address the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Key components of the package include free testing for COVID-19 and emergency paid leave for workers who are employed at companies with fewer than 500 employees or who work for the government.
March 20, 2020
The veterinary profession continues to adapt on the fly to the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.
March 19, 2020
Veterinary practices continue to adapt as the COVID-19 situation develops in their communities. Here are seven ways to adapt.
March 19, 2020
This week: New legislation introduced to relieve veterinary student debt, and the Iditarod crowns a champion despite COVID-19 fears. Plus, five questions scientists are asking about coronavirus.
March 19, 2020
Pet euthanasia is always hard, but COVID-19 has made it even harder. Here's how some AAHA-accreded practices are trying to balance precautionary measures with compassion for families and their pets.
March 16, 2020
It’s that one darn dog. The one in Hong Kong who tested “weak positive” for SARS-CoV-2 on February 28 . And again on February 29. And again on March 2 and yet again on March 5. He’s got people worried.
April 02, 2020
On March 27, Congress passed the CARES Act, a sweeping, $2 trillion bill aimed at providing relief to millions of Americans as the US economy is seemingly grinding to a halt. How will this affect veterinary practices and their employees? NEWStat has compiled information below on the impact this complex legislation will have on veterinary staff and employees.