In order to receive the healthcare and benefits you deserve, if you are a qualified former energy, atomic, or uranium worker, you will need to get something called an impairment...
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Did you know that we can provide eligible former workers with in-home healthcare? If you are considering home healthcare for yourself or for a loved one, take these benefits into...
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The Fast Flux Test Facility, Hanford Test Site The Hanford Nuclear Site started out as Hanford Engineer Works. Top-secret, Engineer Works began with the DuPont Corporation in collaboration with the...
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The Dayton Project's goal was to produce polonium during World War II as part of the Manhattan Project. The work for this project mainly developed in Dayton, Ohio. Polonium is...
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Harry Daghlian did not expect a simple breach of safety protocols to lead to his death. On the evening of August 21, 1945, Daghlian went alone to work on his...
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Anyone at any age has the potential to be very lonely in this day and age. Sadly, it is more common as we age. The CDC states, “Older adults are at increased risk for loneliness and social isolation because they are more likely to face factors such as living alone,…
There were a total of 1,021 nuclear tests completed between 1951 and 1992. Anyone involved in these tests were put in fluctuating levels of danger. The U.S. government wanted to do something to honor participants. This led to the creation of nuclear test site certificates of participation. Given the serious…
After a few government researchers died near the end of the Manhattan Project while dealing with nuclear materials during criticality experiments, a team to address safety concerns was created. Since 1978, there has not been one death connected to criticality experiments thanks to this team. A woman named Libby Johnson…
As a twelve year old boy, Peter Lax took an interest in mathematics. In high school, he was even able to compete on his school’s math team. It was during...
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We want to talk about how to live more comfortably with asthma as an older adult. The first step is talking with your physician. Let them know any other medications you may be on, as asthma treatments can cause unpleasant side effects. As a former energy worker, there is a…