After a year of trauma, doctors, nurses and other health workers are struggling to cope. More than half are burned out. More than 6 in 10 have struggled with worsening mental health. More
The findings echo NBC News reporting in March that overworked, understaffed pharmacists at chain drug stores say they are reaching a breaking point. More
The pandemic has taught us important lessons about the needs of the health care workforce More
The worst of the pandemic may be behind the country, but for front-line health workers the scars might take much longer to heal. More
Health care in the U.S. relies on an “invisible army” of caregivers — mostly women. For many, stunted careers, lost earnings and exhaustion are part of the fallout. More
Health care workers in the Middle East faced the highest rates of depression and anxiety while workers in North America faced the lowest, a new study revealed. More
About 50% of medical professionals were dealing with burnout before COVID-19, writes Dr. Jessi Gold. The pandemic has made it exponentially worse. More
Being a nurse was already hard. But in the pandemic, it’s become almost impossible. More
USA TODAY spoke with half a dozen mental health workers who told us the pandemic has been the most challenging year of their professional lives. More
It has been a traumatic and testing year for the health and care workforce globally. In recognition of their contribution and struggles during the pandemic response, WHO has designated 2021 as the International Year of Health and Care Workers. More