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Happy Earth Day! The early days of the pandemic we all witnessed the world "healing" with lower carbon monoxide levels, sealife returning to cities and air quality improving. Climate change and the continued destruction of our planet can have profound health effects for communities. The CDC states that climate change, as well as natural and human-made health stressors, influences health and diseases across the country. The health effects of such disruptions include respirat...ory and cardiovascular disease, injuries, premature deaths related to extreme weather events, mental health and more. Today, EarthDay.Org will be hosting a virtual global summit full of workshops, panel discussions and performances. Summit starts at 12pm EST! Click the link below to check out the virtual event!

Looking to take on a travel assignment in states like Florida or Texas? Did you know some U.S. states are or already have lifted COVID-19 restrictions including mask mandates? That's right! States like Arizona, Arkansas, Connecticut, Indiana and Mississippi - to name a few - have lifted mask mandates and indoor capacity caps. Wearing a mask is a personal choice in these states but you should be aware of which states are lifting COVID-19 restrictions as you take on new travel assignments. Check out this article from NBC News for the full list.

ATTENTION ALLIED PROFESSIONALS! Here are some travel assignments comin' at you hot from our Allied Professionals Team! Check out the states by swiping or 1Maryland: RRT, CT Tech and Pharmacy... 2Minnesota: Rad Tech 3Florida: Surgical Tech & LVN/LPN 4California: Physical Therapist & CLS 5Arizona: X-Ray Tech & Surgical/CVOR Tech We've got plenty more where that came from! We staff nationwide so if you're looking for a specific state or specialty our Allied Professional Recruiters can help! Head to the website in our bio to find more jobs or email your resume to [email protected]! Go go go!

It's been more than a year since the pandemic started and in that time people at home picked up new hobbies, whether that's making delicious foods, baking banana bread, creating crafts, DIY's, plant therapy or taking on different forms of exercise. We asked our KPG Healthcare staff if they picked up any Quarantine Hobbies during the pandemic. Some of the hobbies include plant babies, arts & crafts, hiking and more! Head to our blog to find out what some of our staff have been up!

With summer on the horizon, the question remains: Is it safe to travel yet? The answer: it depends. The CDC has stated it fully vaccinated people can travel "at low risk to themselves," and do not need to quarantine or get a negative test before or after any domestic flights. The CDC also does NOT recommend non-essential travel for unvaccinated people. You must also consider individuals with any pre-existing health conditions who may or may not be vaccinated as they will be more at risk. Continue reading more on Travel Safety by hitting the link below!

Who wants some Travel Nursing jobs?? Boy oh boy, we've got Travel Nursing jobs to choose from! Check out some of our assignment destinations below ! 1Washington: L&D & CVICU... 2Colorado: ER & ICU 3Texas: ICU & PACU 4California: NICU, L&D, ICU, OR, M/S, PICU, CVOR, Cath Lab 5New York: M/S & ER Don't see a state or specialty of interest? KPG Healthcare has more options to choose from! Visit our website, DM us or email your resume to [email protected] for more information! Don't wait! Assignments can go fast! Contact us today!

Know anybody who may still hesitant about getting the COVID vaccine? This article dives into some of the best practices for discussing the vaccine with people who are skeptical about it. You should: give people space and listen to their concerns, cite scientific data, emphasize the social norm, explain why you are getting it and then help them schedule an appointment. There's a lot of misinformation out there about the vaccine so being patient is another crucial variable whil...e discussing the vaccine with your peers. At the end of the day, to get the vaccine is their decision and theirs alone. Read up on best practices for speaking to folks hesitant about the vaccine!

Happy Occupational Therapy Month! This month, the American Occupational Therapy Association will be hosting daily webinars, live sessions, courses, speakers, panels and career fairs from April to June! This week, AOTA and INSPIRE 2021 will be hosting sessions like strategy courses, a virtual career fair, Wellness Wednesday healing sessions, a discussion of issues in the industry and more! Make sure to check out this weeks activities below!

So you've gotten your first dose of the COVID vaccine, what next? If your COVID vaccine requires two doses, there isn't much you can do except continue practicing safety protocols and wait for your second dose. The CDC stated the first dose is 80 percent effective at preventing infection, this was measured two weeks after the first dose but before the second. Pfizer also released research last week showing protection lasted at least 6 months for people who received both do...ses of the vaccine. The Pfizer research also shows protection against variants, including the South Africa variant, for those who received both doses. Make sure to check out the rest of the information provided in the article about the COVID-19 vaccine!

NEW DATA FOR PREGNANT AND NURSING MOMS FOR COVID VACCINES! A recent study, published by the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, examined 131 women (84 pregnant, 31 nursing, and 16 non-pregnant) and the effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. The study found that the vaccine is just as effective for pregnant women compared to non-pregnant, plus the vaccine may provide protection for their newborn up to 80 days (nursing or otherwise). Learn more about the study and the results by hitting the link below!

Happy World Health Day! For 2021, The World Health Organization selected "Building a fairer, healthier world for everyone" as the theme given the circumstances brought forth by the pandemic. There's no question this pandemic shook every industry to its core around the world, but it brought to light the inequalities in healthcare from lack of PPE for staff to lack of access to healthcare due to layoffs. However, it presents an opportunity to speak on such inequalities. "The en...joyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition." - WHO We mourn those we lost but we keep pushing with the hope that change is coming, so we can all live in a healthier world. To get resources or to learn more about this year's World Health Day theme, hit the link below!

Is that...? Another KPG Healthcare review? It is. "Great service, friendly and supportive staff with excellent attention to detail! KPG staff took care of the credentialing work, I was able to focus on my job." - Dr. M, Radiologist Service, Support, Success. KPG Healthcare strives to provide exceptional service to anyone who comes through our doors, we support each candidate from day 1 until their final day and we make sure our healthcare professionals have continued succes...s throughout their careers. If you're interested in working with our Allied Professionals team, email your resume to [email protected] to get the latest assignments and to get connected with a recruiter today! GO!

Did we mention we work with Home Health RNs now? That's right! KPG Healthcare now staffs Home Health RNs across the country offering 40 hour/week, health insurance, stipends, reimbursements, AM/PM shifts and more! We also give referral bonuses! Interested? DM us for more info or you can email your resume to [email protected] to get connected with our Home Health team!

Good news for those looking to get the COVID-19 vaccine! All 50 US States are now expanding or will expand the vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up. Check out the website below to see what date your state is expanding! Disclaimer: Folks 16 or 17 years old will only receive the Pfizer vaccine. Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are 18 years and older.

We are back with another edition of KPG Healthcare's Travel Series and this month we head to one of the original Thirteen Colonies, North Carolina! Nicknamed "The Tar Heel State," North Carolina is known for its rich American history, medical innovation and beautiful coastline with island beaches. Currently, KPG Healthcare staffs Travel Nurses throughout North Carolina in cities like Raleigh, Durham or Asheville. We provide some insight and things to do in for each city we highlight! Go check out our latest blog below!

Don't know who needs to hear this but... This applies to every single human being on this planet - it's okay to take care of yourself first. You get one life so take care of it. Please. #MentalHealth... : @nurse_org

"Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of condition characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication." This year's theme for World Autism Day is "Light It Up With Kindness" because kindness is free and the potential is unlimited. Change starts with us, so let's make the world a kinder, more inclusive place for all. According to CDC, autism affects 1 in 54 children in the United States and... there isn't just one type of autism but many subtypes. Research has shown that a combination of genetics and the environment can influence the type of autism a child can develop. Learn more about autism and World Autism Month by visiting https://www.autismspeaks.org/world-autism-awareness-day

Here are SOME of the reasons why you should take an assignment with KPG Healthcare this Spring! Not only do we provide outstanding service to all candidates who come through our doors, but candidates receive exceptional support from all KPG Healthcare staff AND we make sure you have continued success throughout your career with us. We are a small but powerful agency. You've worked hard to be where you are today and we understand that! We are always here for you. Check out s...ome of the other great benefits we offer for each of our divisions by swiping left or visiting one of our websites below! Don't wait! Nursing: www.kpgnursing.com/ Allied Professionals: www.kpgallied.com/ Provider Services: www.kpgproviders.com/

Happy National Doctors' Day! What better way to celebrate Doctors' Day than a gift! The healthcare professionals of the world deserve it for their sacrifice and perseverance through this pandemic. So, check out this by The Strategist for the best gifts for Doctors!

TRAVEL NURSES Looking for a travel assignment? We’ve got openings for: #ICU #OR #ICU #MS #TELE #ER #MSTELE #StepDown across the country! Here’s where you can go:... 1 New York 2 Tennessee 3 Arkansas 4 Arizona 5 California AND SO MUCH MORE... All you have to do is either DM us today or email your resume to [email protected] to get connected with a recruiter! Easy peasy.

ALLIED HEALTH PROS! Looking for your next travel assignment? LOOK NO FURTHER! KPG Healthcare has options for:... Surgical Technicians CT Technicians Respiratory Therapists Ultrasound Technician Pharmacy Technicians Phlebotomist ...AND MORE! Check out where we have openings by swiping left! Email resumes to [email protected] for more info or DM us!

#WorldCancerDay Together, all our actions matter. "World Cancer Day is a campaign built to resonate, inspire change and mobilize action long after the day passes." This year has shown us how much impact our actions can cause for those around us, within our community, cities, countries and across the globe. When we come together, we can accomplish anything. Together, all of our actions matter.

Happy Anesthesiologist Week! "This year’s event is set to highlight how anesthesiologists are made for this moment whether it’s during a surgical crisis, providing pain management or serving on the front lines of a pandemic how they save lives and are uniquely qualified to lead patient care." Whether anesthesiologists are preparing for surgery or prescribing pain management, we want to take this time to say THANK YOU for all that you do!

Happy New Year's Eve everyone! What are some of your 2021 resolutions?

NEW WEBSITE ALERT KPG Healthcare is proud to announce the launch of our new and improved websites! Check out our Corporate website or head to one of our Division websites (below) to see our upgraded Job Board! New year, new website - same KPG. https://www.kpghealthcare.com/... https://www.kpgnursing.com/ http://www.kpgallied.com/ http://www.kpgproviders.com/ See more

Happy National Women Physician Day! #TheFutureIsFemale

Thank yourself for making it to 2021. This year was not easy in the slightest. Take care of yourself and be safe.

A year ago we sent three of our Travel Nursing team members to open our Arizona office. Today, our Travel Nursing team has grown from 3 to 13 with additional members from our Allied Professionals and Corporate team moving in too! We are proud to see our KPG Family grow and we can't wait to see what 2021 has in store for our teams in AZ!

KPG Healthcare is proud to celebrate our 9 year Anniversary today! To think all of this started in a one-bedroom apartment in 2012 and now, 9 years later, KPG Healthcare has grown into... 1 3 Divisions: Allied, Nursing and Provider Services... 2 3 offices: Arizona, California, Nevada 3 100+ internal employees 4 1000+ healthcare professionals with KPG We really couldn't have gotten here without the love, dedication and commitment from both our internal staff and every healthcare professional that has come through KPG Healthcare's doors. We are excited for what 2021 has in store for us. Thank you to everyone who has gotten us this far!

Happy National Pharmacist Day! Every year on January 12, we recognize and honor all the pharmacists in the US who continue to serve as an integral component of the healthcare industry being directly involved in patient care and patient recovery. To all the pharmacists across the nation, thank you for all the hard work you do!

Happy Blood Donor Month! National Blood Donor Month has occurred every year since 1970. Donating blood saves lives and can improve the lives of so many others. The World Health Organization (WHO) says "Blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person the gift of life." Hit the link below to find out how you can give some blood today!

2020...what a year. If you could describe 2020 with one word, what would it be? Let us know in the comments!

TRAVEL NURSING JOBS We've got openings in Texas, Arizona, Florida and California! Check out the assignment details below: 1Texas (ICU, ER, PICU, Tele): 13 wks, AM/PM shifts, 36/48 HRS, Start by or before 2/8... 2Arizona (ICU & PICU): AM/PM shifts, 36/48 HRS, Start by or before 2/8 3Florida (ICU, PICU, ER): AM/PM shifts, 36/48 HRS, Start by or before 2/8 4California (ICU): AM/PM shifts, 36/48 HRS, ASAP Start, Extra shifts available, Modified compliance Interested? Email your resume to [email protected] to get connected with a recruiter today! Make sure to include your specialty, where you're looking for an assignment and when you want to start. Go go go!

HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS! Did you know you can still test positive for COVID-19 even after receiving your first dose of the vaccine? The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines require two doses per patient, so contracting the virus is still possible during this time period. The Center of Disease Control and Prevention states it can weeks for the body to develop the antibodies. While there is still so much to learn about this virus, you can head to the link below to continue reading on how likely the chances of contracting the virus are.

Today is International Day of Radiology! This year, International Day of Radiology is dedicated to all #imaging professionals and their essential role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic making indispensable contribution to the diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 patients. From all of us here at KPG Healthcare, we want to thank all imaging professionals for everything they do and continue to do during this pandemic.

Happy Holidays from all of us here at KPG Healthcare!

The United States shattered their daily COVID-19 infection rate this week. This is yet another reminder that practicing social distancing guidelines, wearing a mask and washing your hands is just the bare minimum in the fight against this virus. Please do your part for your community, your friends, your family and yourself to stay safe and healthy during this pandemic. We are in this fight together. Be safe.

Happy Allied Professionals Week! Allied Professionals is an umbrella term that represents a variety of health specialties that assist in identifying, evaluating, preventing and treating diseases, disabilities and disorders. These allied professionals include but are not limited to speech language pathologists, physical therapists, surgical technicians, occupational therapists, imaging specialist, sterile technicians , radiologists and so much more. So to all Allied Professionals, we want to say thank you for being killer support staff during this pandemic and for all for the work you continue to do for this country.

Here are some Christmas Themed Friday Throwbacks from 2018 and 2019! While we still can't be together this year, we look forward to when we can come 2021. Happy holidays everyone! Please be safe.

Announcing the annual KPG Healthcare Halloween Contest! Sammi, Provider Services Consultant, as Scorpion from Mortal Kombat. Bernadette, Human Resources Manager, as Mortician Addams feat. Pubert Addams. Chanelle, Provider Services Jr. Consultant, as Cheech & Chong. ... Hooray for being this year's Hallow-Weiners! There were plenty of amazing Halloween costumes this year. Can’t wait to see what you all come up with for next year!

Good news for pregnant women! A recent study was released stating it is unlikely to pass the COVID-19 virus to newborns from pregnant women who contracted the virus during their third trimester. While the chances of passing COVID-19 aren't zero, it has a smaller chance of passing than other viruses like Zika or cytomegalovirus, Dr. Andrew Eldow stated, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist at Massachusetts General Hospital. Read more about the study by hitting the link below!

Happy Medical Surgery Nurse Week! This week is dedicated to all the Med/Surg nurses across the country who continue to perform above and beyond during this pandemic. While some surgeries are on hold during the pandemic, the work and dedication prior has helped save countless lives in and out of the operating room. Keep up the good fight!

Take care of your mental health today. Take moments to unplug, to breathe, to stretch, to eat, to drink water and to check-in on friends and family. Today is an important day for our democracy, but it's always important to take care of your mental health. : @dralfiee

Halloween back when the office was open and we could all be within 6 feet of each other. What a different world then...here's to hoping for a "normal" Halloween for 2021! From all of us here at KPG Healthcare, we want to wish you all a SPOoOoOoooOky Halloween and to be safe out there!

Did you know our Provider Services team has an office located in Las Vegas? That's right! Our Provider Services Team moved to Las Vegas last year to expand the number of states they service. With that being said, we do have #physician openings in Nevada for Primary Care, Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine! If you're interested, email your resume to [email protected]! What are you waiting for???

Looking for some inspiration? Then take a page out of @theseatednurse's book because she has proven obstacles can be overcome through hard work, dedication, perseverance, passion and patience. Andrea has never let anything or anyone stop her becoming the best version of herself. She continues to push societal norms and deny anyone who tries to say otherwise. She is a perfect example of pursuing dreams and never taking no for an answer. An inspiration and a role model. : @theseatednurse

Happy World Occupational Therapy Day! This day goes out to all the occupational therapists of the world! World Occupational Therapy Day was first created back in October 2010 and has since become an important date to promote and celebrate the profession. Take a moment to thank and show some love to any Occupational Therapists in your lives!

Happy Halloweek! The spookiest time of the year is upon us again, but with COVID-19 things will look a bit different. Some may choose to dress up this year at home and some may choose not to for safety reasons. Regardless, take time to do what makes you happy during this spooky season even if that means dressing up for a Halloween Zoom call. We hope everyone will still find the time to celebrate Halloween this week with their coworkers, friends and/or family. ... : @jaylube

You heard it here first, KPG Healthcare has great travel nursing assignments in the Los Angeles area for a variety of specialties! We work some of the best teaching facilities in the region, we welcome first-time travelers and we offer competitive pay packages - to name a few of our great benefits. Get in touch with us today to learn how we can get you an assignment! What are you waiting for? Email resumes to [email protected] or DM us for more info!

Curious to see what a powerful family looks like? It looks like this! Three siblings, all doctors to-be, equally powerful and striving toward greatness. Continue to thrive, serve and werk! Dr. Audrey said it best, "You don't need to grow up rich or go to a fancy school. All it takes is hard work and hustle to make it happen." : @dr.audreyxsue

Today's #WednesdayWisdom is brought to you by the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG), a Justice of the United States Supreme Court and fighter against gender discrimination. RBG was a legal, cultural and feminist icon who became one of the most prominent members of the court in her 27 years of service in the SCOTUS.

Happy #HealthEducationWeek! Health Education Week is an opportunity to promote awareness of public health issues and get a better understanding of the importance of health education. The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) will be hosting webinars each day this week focusing on different aspects of 2020, so make sure to check them out by hitting the link below! Knowledge is power.