by Betweenus | Sep 16, 2024 | Health
People who are considering suicide may show signs that they are thinking about or planning to attempt suicide. These are known as warning signs of suicide. It can be scary when someone you care about may be considering suicide, but there are things you can do to help. This fact sheet can help you recognize common warning signs that may indicate a person is at risk of suicide. It also provides tips on how to respond if you observe these warning signs in someone and...
by Betweenus | Sep 12, 2024 | Health
Cancer is one of our nation’s most feared diseases, with more than 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year. But thanks to NIH research, this number is now falling. Between 1991 and 2014, cancer death rates went down 25 percent. NIH research has transformed the way we think about cancer from affecting specific parts of the body to a much more precise understanding of the molecular cause. For example, the drug pembrolizumab is one of a new class of cancer drugs...
by Betweenus | Sep 12, 2024 | Between Us - Weekly
Moving into a new house can be challenging, exciting, and filled with possibilities because of the various decorating options. You can create and explore multiple design styles. During the move, you can decide what stays and what goes. Whatever you take, you incorporate old and new items once you are in the new place. You might wonder why you bought some items. However, you had a plan when you packed them. Having recently moved and experienced the above. I took...
by Betweenus | Aug 23, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
Last week was typical until I got to Friday around 4:00 p.m., and everything changed. I received a message telling me that someone I interacted with tested positive for COVID-19, and I should quarantine over the weekend and test on Monday. Did I want to hear that? I had three thoughts regarding this: how do I tell my husband? Second, I must stay shut up in my room all weekend and cancel my plans. Third, I need to know if I will experience any symptoms and what...
by Betweenus | May 3, 2021 | Between Us - Weekly
How many people in the workforce read their organization’s employee handbook or policies? Employees fail to obtain the knowledge and therefore are uninformed. It is crucial to know the expectations of your behavior and rights in the workplace. They are essential components of employment. Employers create policies and handbooks to provide employees with information on their behavior, fairness, and management responsibilities. The information is an employee...
