Working from home seemed like the dream just a few months ago, but has suddenly become commonplace thanks to stay-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. And while the time saved on your former commute and the ability to work in your pajamas are definite perks, it’s possible to experience burnout at home, too. Burnout can affect your productivity, cause stress and anxiety, and add to an already difficult situation. Here are some tips to create healthy habits and avoid WFH (work from home) …

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Across the United States, and the rest of the world, emergency room staff are witnessing concerningly-low patient volumes. This trend is being seen in the Houston-area, as well, with both hospitals and freestanding ERs documenting record-low patient volumes. At Neighbors Emergency Center, our centers have seen a decline in patient volume of 38%.  This is concerning because it means that people who are in need of emergency medical treatment are forgoing care. While some of the reduced …

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