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Intermark Group taps pet testimonials for the latest campaign Full-service marketing and advertising agency Intermark Group has developed a series of ads for Physicians Mutual to announce the launch of its pet insurance, Physicians Mutual Pet. Physicians Mutual is a national provider of health, life and retirement products.  Physicians Mutual Pet joins the company's existing products, including Medicare Supplement, dental, life and supplemental health insurance along with coverage for funeral pre-planning. The broadcast, digital display, and social media campaign features testimonials from six spokesdogs and two spokescats who have used the insurance. The campaign features eight 30-second videos - one with each pet relaying its story - as well as eight :15s and eight :06s. The broadcast is running in local markets in eight states and will expand to cable and all 34 states where the insurance is available with time. The web ads will run nationally. In an anthem ad Physician...

Ah, the belly button: It's cute to get pierced (and cute in general!) but you may want to be aware that the area is also a breeding ground for bacteria and can lead to belly button infections. "Belly buttons are basically some very convoluted and deep skin folds. They can certainly carry staph and strep and in the right setting these can become infections," explains Cleveland Clinic dermatologist Dr. Amy Kassouf, MD .   Just like other areas on your body, your belly button naturally contains bacteria and fungi, and if you don't clean it regularly or even dry it properly, you could get an infection. Here are six infections you can get in your belly button and how to treat them. 6 Belly Button Infections to Know About 1. Yeast Infection The vagina isn't the only place you can get a yeast infection. Your body is susceptible to getting one anywhere, including your mouth, esophagus, under the breasts, throat and even your belly button. The medical term for th...

Getty Images Colored visualization of electron microscopy photo of the coronavirus COVID-19. DeKALB — The Illinois Department of Health (IDPH) reported Friday that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases are now over three million in Illinois. IDPH reported 3,645,961 COVID-19 cases with 25,084 cases being new and probable. IDPH also reported 56 deaths since August 12, bringing the total to 34,595. The CDC named DeKalb County a high community risk with 11,861 cases reported within the city of DeKalb. The CDC implemented a new way to track COVID-19 on a community level measurement which focuses on hospitalization, the average percent of taken inpatient beds by COVID-19 patients, and the total of new cases per 100,000 population per seven days. Illinois e-News Release reports that IDPH director Sameer Vohra is urging all Illinoisans to get up to date on vaccinations and booster shots as the best defense against hospitalization and more serious outcomes from COVID-19. Over seven million Illin...

In New York City in 1920 — nearly two years into a deadly influenza pandemic that would claim at least 50 million lives worldwide — the new year began on a bright note. "Best Health Report for City in 53 Years," boasted a headline in the New York Times on Jan. 4, 1920, after New York had survived three devastating waves of the flu virus. The nation as a whole, which would ultimately lose 675,000 people to the disease, believed that the end might finally be in sight. Within a few weeks, however, those optimistic headlines began to change. Before the end of the month, New York City would experience a surge in influenza cases. Chicago and other urban centers reported the same. 'The 1918 flu is still with us': The deadliest pandemic ever is still causing problems today Residents should prepare themselves for an "influenza return," New York City health commissioner Royal S. Copeland warned. He predicted that the virus variant responsible for the surge would be ...

Aging in place is by far the most popular choice for seniors approaching their twilight years, with almost 90% of Americans over the age of 50 expressing their preference for this care option. But while aging in place certainly has its benefits, seniors can't do it alone. Home care agencies provide assistance to those who want to remain in their residences long-term. Without this type of assistance, aging in place may not be possible for your senior. Home care agencies provide a wide range of services, and they can lessen the burden for seniors and family caregivers.  In this article, you can explore the ins and outs of home care agencies, including their benefits, their services, and how to find one near you. If you're ready to start searching for a nearby home care provider right away, check out our Resource Hub. This free online resource provides detailed referrals for home care agencies in your neighborhood, allowing you to quickly connect with reputable, qualifi...

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New Travel Nursing and Healthcare Staffing Business Provides Critical Staffing Relief and Expert Service MECHANICSBURG, Pa. , June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Healthcare, a national specialty healthcare provider based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania , announced the recent launch of Vibra Travels, a travel nursing and healthcare staffing business. Continue Reading Vibra Travels originated in 2021 as an internal service, engaging traveling clinicians to work directly with Vibra Healthcare's coast-to-coast network of critical care hospitals, medical rehabilitation hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. Fueled by nationwide staffing shortages and steadily increasing interest in travel nursing opportunities among job seekers, Vibra Travels grew rapidly and recently celebrated its expansion to serve external clients. "We've created a custom, flexible approach and we can quickly place quality talent wherever support is most needed." Twe...