08/12/2020 | CRESCENT CRISIS MANAGEMENT |
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Helping to slow the spread faster-
Every Minute Counts
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Why do some people fall ill from SARS-CoV-2 while others infected with the virus experience no symptoms?
Why do some people develop neurological, cardiovascular, or gastrointestinal symptoms while infection sticks to the respiratory system in others? COVID is a virus, and like all viruses, its symptoms can show up immediately or within 72 hours.
Researchers in China found that the most common symptoms among people who were hospitalized with COVID-19 include:
- Fever: 99%
- Fatigue:70%
- A dry cough: 59%
- Loss of appetite: 40%
- Body aches: 35%
- Shortness of breath: 31%
- Mucus or phlegm: 27%
Symptoms usually begin 2 to 14 days after you come into contact with the virus.
With the list of symptoms growing, what can we do to stay on top of it? The answer is testing.
When an infectious virus outbreak begins, public health officials' ideal response is to start testing early. This leads to quick identification of cases, prompt treatment for those people, and immediate isolation to prevent spread. Early testing also helps to identify anyone who came into contact with infected people so they too can be quickly treated.
Crescent is working to remain at the forefront of COVID-19 testing.
Currently, the Crisis Management team is working on a full-list of COVID related projects, one being integrating a new COVID-19 test, Abbott's IDNOW through Healthy Measures.
ID NOW is one of the most widely available molecular point-of-care testing technologies in use in the USA. Its ease of use will provide frontline healthcare workers and operations like Crescent, which is easy to use and can provide test results in 13 minutes or less. Rapid tests are part of the equation along with high-volume lab-based tests to identify patients with active infections. ID NOW is an FDA approved CLIA-waived instrument that can be used in settings outside the traditional hospital setting.
The goal is to have this available sometime this August. More information will be made available once the technology is available.
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At the molecular level, soap breaks things apart.
At the level of society, it helps hold everything together.
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What is the Overall Health of Your Finances? |
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Money is essential to our overall peace of mind; Financial Awareness Day is a great time to review where you are now and where you’re going financially. Don’t let bad financial decisions ruin the best years of your life!
That’s why Crescent provides a 401k match to help our People meet their financial goals for the future they have in mind. It’s with our People in mind that Crescent takes the time to develop a thriving culture of financial wellness, and invest in that wellness. Our goal is to reach beyond the business to the lives of our people and their families.
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Back pain affects 80% of us at some point in our lives.
Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the United States and around the world. Back pain affects 8 out of 10 people at some point in their lives. Risks are higher for manufacturing, warehouse, hospitality, and trades workers, as well as others with physically demanding jobs.
There are steps we can take to alleviate that pain and prevent it from occurring in the first place.
5 General Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Back
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Maintain a healthy weight: People who are overweight are at higher risk for back pain, joint pain, and muscle strain than those who are not overweight. This is especially true for people with extra weight in their stomachs because this excess weight pulls the pelvis forward and strains the lower back. A healthy, well-balanced diet accompanied by a safe exercise program will help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight.
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Get enough rest, but not too much: Sleep is good for our bodies, so it is essential to get enough sleep and sleep in a position that maintains a natural alignment of the spine. However, it is also vital to maintain an active lifestyle if you want to reduce your risk of developing back pain. The vast majority of lower back problems are muscular in origin. If the muscles are not moved and stretched regularly, they become tight, short, and stiff, eventually resulting in back pain and injury.
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Maintain good posture: Correct posture and body mechanics result in less pressure on the discs and less strain to the muscles, ligaments, and back joints. When your posture is good, and you move your body correctly, you reduce your risk of a back injury. A qualified individual may be able to help you optimize your working posture by doing an ergonomic assessment of your job and work environment.
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Reduce stress: Stress increases tension in all of your muscles, including your back muscles. Therefore, stress-reduction techniques like deep breathing and meditation may reduce your risk of back pain and injury.
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Stay flexible: Inflexibility in the form of tight hamstrings and a limited range of motion in the trunk can increase your risk of back injury or make existing back pain worse. Some types of exercise, such as yoga, Pilates, and tai chi, may help relieve or prevent back pain by increasing flexibility.
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August is National Immunization Month
Attention Parents remember that well-child visits are essential. Vaccination helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Remember, with Crescent benefits, preventative screening and maintenance are covered at 100%!
See more information by clicking the link below.
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What makes a hero? Is it the great hair, the superpowers, or is it something else? A hero is defined as someone selfless, a genuinely right person, and someone who gets the undivided attention of us and causes change. Someone willing to risk their own lives to save another. Culture has given this title to mythological or legendary figures.
On National Hero Day, August 13- we say thank you to all of our everyday heroes! Thank you for answering the call to that in which you were born to do!
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