IBM Health Corps Grant Winners Focus on Infections and Health Disparities

Forbes Contributor, Judy Stone, provides details on how the first five IBM Health Corps grant recipients plan to fight cancer, infectious diseases and health disparities. Grant awarded to American Cancer Society’s, RAD-AID, Taiwan⁠’s Centers for Disease Control, Gorgas Memorial Institute and Duke University.

Surprise--You are the New Plant Safety Person! Now What?

Much to your surprise, you have suddenly become the new plant safety person. And on top of that, you have little or no background in safety! Unfortunately with downsizing/right-sizing and budget cuts, this kind of move has become increasingly common at the plant level, despite the importance of EHS to the operation.

Instead of thinking you were in the wrong place at the right time, think of this as an opportunity—as actually being in the right place at the right time. Rather than feeling overwhelmed with your new job title and associated tasks, you can start working your way towards becoming a well-informed, knowledgeable safety person by following some simple steps.

A Better Future for People with Disability: The National Trust, the Hans Foundation, and Keystone Institute India Host India’s First Ever Social Role Valorization Summit

Keystone Institute India recently conducted the first ever three-day Social Role Valorization summit in India, in partnership with The Hans Foundation and the National Trust.

How This VR Tool Can Help Surgeons and Transform Lives

Technology innovators, including HP and partner EchoPixel, see a broader future for VR applications, such as those that enhance the lives of people during healthcare treatments. A leading example of this is True 3D — a powerful tool that has gained FDA approval for certain applications. True 3D allows doctors to better analyze medical images, more accurately diagnose patients, and assist in the planning of complex surgical procedures.

5 Creative and Fun Ways to Keep Safety Top-of-Mind

The most successful EHS programs are those that are part of company culture and actively engage employees in the process. Safety does not have to seem like a chore or even boring. Engage your employees with using creative, funny or interesting art throughout the facility.

Of course, safety is no joke, but it's nice to take a moment every once in a while and see the lighter side. Here are some fun examples we found on Pinterest of "out-of-the-box" approaches to safety posters--maybe one will inspire a new idea for your organization!

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