Across the country and around the world, many people are still struggling to deal with the effects and symptoms of ‘long COVID.’ Occupational Medicine Specialist, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz responds to a difficult question many Americans are now asking: does long COVID qualify for SSDI? The short answer is ‘yes, no and maybe — it […]
Top 2 Things to Look for in an Occupational Medicine Physician (OEM)
Seeking out the help and treatment of a specialist can be tricky. Whether you’ve developed a condition as a result of workplace activity, or worse, have been injured on the job, chances are, you’re already in a rather stressful position. Add the task of searching for a new doctor into the mix and that stress […]
Survivors of Wildfires are at Greater Risk of Cancer
Surviving and enduring the trauma of a wildfire is a commendable feat. The bravery and courage it takes to recover from such a devastating event is not something that goes unnoticed. Unfortunately, this is true in a negative light as well. Environmental Medicine Physician Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses a study that is drawing connections […]
Flu Cases Are Rising This Spring
According to health experts across the country, we are currently experiencing a rise in flu cases. The recent rise is abnormally high for the spring season. Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz discusses what could be to blame for the the recent rise: Director of Occupational Medicine and Workplace Wellness at Regional Hospital, Cheryl McCarter, this rise […]
Occupational Medicine Enters the Metaverse
Latus Health, a U.K. based virtual / telehealth occupational health provider is developing the first virtual hospital in the metaverse. But even if you’re not into the whole NFT craze, Dr. Eli J. Hurowitz thinks this simple concept could be transformative in the way we approach global health. Virtual Reality is becoming more and more […]