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COHE opens satellite office in Yakima

St. Luke's-sponsored project aims to boost needed services there
November 18, 2010
The Eastern Washington Center of Occupational Health & Education, sponsored by St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute in collaboration with the Washington state Department of Labor and Industries, says it has opened a satellite office in Yakima to to
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Gauging effect of ailing health on productivity

Researchers wrestle with how to measure costs of 'presenteeism'
November 18, 2010
News Wise
Presenteeism—defined as "reduced productivity at work due to health conditions"—increasingly is being recognized as a contributor to health costs for employers. More work is needed, though, to develop reliable tools to measure and its a a
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'Biggest Loser' inspires workplace program

Three big companies market online spinoff of popular TV series
November 18, 2010
An online weight-loss program, "The Biggest Loser Club," inspired by the NBC-TV series by the same name, has evolved to include a spin-off property exclusively designed for the workplace, say three companies that are involved in the project.The
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Keeping sick workers from spreading germs needlessly

Few do enough to keep work spaces sanitized, Staples study suggests
November 18, 2010
A new study shows that many office workers feel compelled to be in the office when they're sick, but few take enough steps to keep their work space clean.A recent survey by Staples Advantage, the business-to-business division of Framingham, that
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Work injury, illness cases fell last year

Federal agency says part of that decline could be due to economic factors
November 18, 2010
The number of reported nonfatal occupational injury and illness cases that require days away from work to recuperate fell by 9 percent, to just under 1.24 million cases, in 2009 for private industry, state government, and local government, says the
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—Staff photo by Chey Scott

Honing in on worker health

Practice's big challenge is staying fully up to date on changing regulations
November 18, 2010
Chey Scott
Dr. Paula Lantsberger's job is to keep other people safer at theirs.Lantsberger is president and co-founder of Occupational Medical Associates, a specialized medical practice here that focuses on work-related injury care, pre-employment exams, a
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—Staff photo by Mike McLean

Making office fit employees said to improve bottom line

Attention to ergonomics reduces musculoskeletal injuries, expenses
November 18, 2010
Mike McLean
Outfitting an office to fit employees, rather than making employees fit the office, increases productivity and reduces injuries, ergonomic consultants here say.That includes setting up a chair, desk, and computer with great precision for an If a
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Latest AIA index suggests industry recovering slowly

Architecture billings' rise in September was first upswing since early '08
November 18, 2010
The American Institute of Architects' architecture billings index now is above 50—the benchmark for growth in design activity—marking what the organization says is the first monthly increase in the index since January 2008. The 50.4 up
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Real Estate Roundup

November 18, 2010
Mike McLean
Fresenius Medical Care North America, a Waltham, Mass.-based operator of kidney dialysis facilities, has leased 4,300 square feet of floor space at 830 S. Main St., in Deer Park, and plans to open a new branch office there next spring. Guy Byrd, &
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Investor here buys former North Side church property

November 18, 2010
Mike McLean
Crystal City LLC, a Spokane real estate investment concern, has bought the former First Church of the Open Bible and nearby property on Spokane's North Side, says a commercial real estate broker involved in the transaction.The broker, Joel of 7
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