October Highlights: Awareness, Announcements & Autumn Fun with ICON
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Welcome to ICON's October Newsletter! ?? This month, we’re honoring Breast Cancer Awareness, sharing some exciting updates, and adding a bit of festive cheer! ?? Scroll down to learn more and see how you can get involved, stay updated, and explore new opportunities. Enjoy!
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ??
This month is dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, sharing important facts, and empowering individuals to take proactive steps for their health. The National Breast Cancer Foundation furthers these goals by providing resources—such as FAQs and free educational materials—to spread knowledge and support those affected by breast cancer ??.
Understanding the risks, symptoms and preventive measures is crucial in the fight against breast cancer. Let’s take a moment to test our knowledge and learn key facts about potential risk factors and how to reduce them. Together, we can make informed decisions and support the cause!
Test Your Breast Cancer Knowledge:
Is dairy (milk) linked to a higher risk of breast cancer?
Current nutrition guidelines for dairy milk consumption may warrant some caution. Limited evidence suggests that higher dairy milk intake is associated with a greater risk of breast cancer. A 2020 study indicated that drinking dairy milk could increase this risk. However, experts advise considering prior research before eliminating milk or dairy products entirely. Before this study, the American Institute for Cancer Research found no evidence linking dairy or dairy milk to breast cancer risk.
Is hair dye linked to a higher risk of breast cancer?
Researchers have long studied the possible link between hair dye and cancer, but results have been inconsistent. A 2019 study by the National Institutes of Health suggests that breast cancer risk increases with more frequent use of chemical hair products. The study found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast cancer than those who don’t use these products.
Can breastfeeding reduce the risk of breast cancer?
Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of developing breast cancer, but requires breastfeeding to be continuous for a relatively long time.
Raise awareness this month by sharing knowledge and staying informed! Learn more about how you can get involved.
Joint Venture Announcement
Exciting news: ICON Anesthesia is partnering with Northeast Anesthesia Partners to form the New England Anesthesia Collaborative!
We look forward to this collaborative venture and the opportunities it will bring. This is a promising step forward for both our teams, and we can’t wait to see what we’ll accomplish together by expanding our capabilities and harnessing our collective strengths.
Follow us to stay up to date on the latest developments!
Upcoming Conference
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ICON Anesthesia is proud to sponsor The Nurse Anesthesiology Resident Association (NARA) virtual fall conference on November 9th from noon - 2:30pm.???
Learn more about the conference and register below.
Jobs Available!
ICON always has a robust directory of Locum Tenens job listings at the ready. We take pride in matching healthcare providers with positions that are well-suited to their skills, preferences, and workplace culture.
Reach out today to learn more about the opportunities available!
All job positions include these benefits:
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App Update
ICON Rolls Out Credentialing Module
We are pleased to announce that the credentialing module, as highlighted in our September newsletter, is now being rolled out and made available. As part of this update, providers will notice new menu options on their landing page, specifically "Documents Folders" and "Reports."
In the Documents Folder, providers will have access to both "General Documents" and "Facility Documents." The General Documents section offers a convenient overview of all your documentation, where you can easily upload new documents or update existing ones. We’ve also added notification reminders to alert you when important documents are approaching expiration.
In the Facility Documents section, you will find documentation related to each facility where you are credentialed. Initially, many of these sections may be empty as our credentialing team begins to populate them with your documentation.
Under the "Reports" section, you will find pre-built reports that allow you to generate lists of expired documents, upcoming reappointments, and your work history.
For further assistance or questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your credentialing specialist.
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is coming up! ???????
Hope you all have a holiday full of treats (no tricks)! ??
Happy Halloween from the team at ICON.