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Archive for September, 2010

“The Corn Might Have Been On Fire”: Unwinding With The ZocDoc Operations Team

At the risk of repeating ourselves, we'll say it again - if you work for ZocDoc, you're probably having a blast. We can't help it. It's how we roll. So it should come as no surprise that earlier this month, when the ZocDoc Operations team cut loose for a little backyard barbecue relaxation, a good time was had by all. We interviewed Matt. R., one of our Operations ninjas, for the dirt.

Americans Like Cooking, Eating. Exercise? Not So Much.

Some new research has shown that we could be using our time in healthier ways. You might find the numbers, uh, unsavory.

ZocDoc Doctor File: Dr. Eduardo Dolhun

Here at ZocDoc, we're extremely proud of our doctors. They're professionals on the cutting edge of their field, working right alongside us to improve the healthcare system in our country. In this ongoing feature, we'll speak with one of our fabulous doctors to help you get acquainted with what ZocDoc has to offer. Today we speak with Dr. Eduardo Dolhun.

Today Is World Rabies Day

Every 10 minutes, someone dies of rabies. Although many of us think of rabies as merely a threat to our dogs and cats, it is actually a very serious danger in human communities all over the world.  Take a moment to learn the facts about rabies.

ZocDoc Insurance 101 – Travel Health Insurance

Here at ZocDoc, we get a lot of questions about health insurance. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll discuss travel health insurance, and when it's worth the money.

Ask An Expert: How Do Bedbugs Affect Your Health?

It's no secret we're in the midst of a bedbug epidemic. The pesky little bloodsuckers have been all over the news lately. In fact, the first-ever conference on bedbugs was just held in a Chicago suburb. But one thing you don't hear a lot of in the news is the health angle of a bedbug infestation. To get to the bottom of this, we spoke to Dr. Adarsh Mudgil - one of ZocDoc's New York dermatologists.

September 26 Is National Mesothelioma Awareness Day

Mesothelioma is a very serious disease affecting thousands of Americans, and this Sunday is a day of awareness. Today, we discuss what is known about mesothelioma.

Understanding The New Health Care Bill: Young Adults

In March, President Obama signed into law the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act. In this ongoing series, we’ll discuss the new law and try to help you make sense of it. How are young adults affected by the legislation? Here are some changes we’ll see:

ZocDoc Logo Mashup Featured In New York Times!

You might not know the name Milton Glaser. But you definitely know Milton Glaser's work. He designed one of the most beloved logos in the world - the famous "I ? NY" icon. So when the New York Times 'City Room' section threw open the doors to over a hundred homemade revamps of the logo, we just knew we had to submit our own homage.

Friday, Friday, Friday! It’s The ZocDoc Quarterly Meeting!

There's a buzz in the air at the ZocDoc headquarters, here in New York City. The year's third quarterly meeting is taking place this Friday, and we couldn't be more excited. For us, it's like the circus is coming to town. How can we possibly be so excited about a business meeting?
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