--- title: Harbor Clinical Blog | Chad Birt (3) description: Chad Birt is a freelance writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. He has more than a decade of experience in journalism and medical communications. (3) --- [![Harbor Clinical](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HC.jpg?width=167&name=HC.jpg) ![Harbor Clinical](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HC.jpg?width=237&name=HC.jpg)](https://www.harborclinical.com/) - [ABOUT](https://www.harborclinical.com/about-us/) - SERVICES - [Quality Assurance](https://www.harborclinical.com/quality-assurance/) - [Vendor Oversight](https://www.harborclinical.com/vendor-oversight/) - [Clinical Operations](https://www.harborclinical.com/clinical-operations/) - [Medical Writing](https://www.harborclinical.com/medical-writing/) - [Regulatory](https://www.harborclinical.com/regulatory/) - [Strategic Development](https://www.harborclinical.com/strategic-development/) - [Biometrics](https://www.harborclinical.com/biometrics/) - RESOURCES - [Business Cases](https://www.harborclinical.com/business-cases/) - [Events](https://www.harborclinical.com/events/) - [JOIN OUR TEAM](https://www.harborclinical.com/careers/) - [CONTACT](https://www.harborclinical.com/contact/) # Harbor Clinical Blog ## Chad Birt ![Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/Chad%20pic.jpg) Chad Birt is a freelance writer who resides in Astoria, Oregon. He has more than a decade of experience in journalism and medical communications. ### Recent Posts ## [How to Ease Back Into Work After the Holiday Break](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/return) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Jan 4, 2021 7:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) If the thought of transitioning from late-night movie marathons to early morning Zoom calls causes your stomach to lurch, you’re in good company. A recent survey conducted by MetLife found that more than [75%](https://www.hcamag.com/ca/news/general/employees-buckling-under-back-to-work-stress/127377) of employees experience work-related stress following the holiday break. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/return) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/return#comments-listing) Topics: [2021](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/2021), [work routine](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/work-routine), [vacation](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/vacation) ## [6 Simple Tips for a Heart-Healthy Holiday Season](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp-0) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Dec 15, 2020 10:10:23 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/Heart%20FB.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp-0) The holidays are a time for good food, gifts, and festivity, but several factors make this season a prime time for heart attacks too. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp-0) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp-0#comments-listing) Topics: [holidays](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/holidays), [healthy living](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/healthy-living), [heart health](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/heart-health) ## [A Brief History of Good Clinical Practices (GCP)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Dec 2, 2020 7:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Good Clinical Practices](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/GCP%20hubspot.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp) Clinical trials play a critical role in evaluating the effectiveness of medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions. They’re the go-to method when determining if a new vaccine, prescription medication, or medical device is safe and successful in its goals. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/gcp#comments-listing) Topics: [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [clinical trials](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trials), [Good Clinical Practice](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/good-clinical-practice) ## [Holiday Statistics That Will Make You View the Holidays Differently](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidaystats) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Nov 23, 2020 9:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/holiday%20LI.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidaystats) Statistics play a crucial role in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. Good data allows researchers and scientists to conduct testing, consolidate large amounts of information, and determine if a specific product or medication serves its intended purpose. In fact, any medical device or medicine currently on the market achieved its approval thanks in part to statistics.  [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidaystats) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidaystats#comments-listing) Topics: [statistics](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/statistics), [thanksgiving](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/thanksgiving), [christmas](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/christmas) ## [7 Socially Distanced Ideas for Celebrating the Holidays During a Global Pandemic](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidays) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Oct 28, 2020 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/holidays%20LI.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidays) Now that November is officially here, the holidays are right around the corner. As Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah draw closer, it’s time to start thinking of creative ways to celebrate.  [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/holidays#comments-listing) Topics: [holidays](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/holidays), [family](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/family), [social distance](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/social-distance) ## [Parenting During the Pandemic: Balancing Home Schooling and Work](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/parenting) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Oct 21, 2020 5:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![parenting](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/parenting%20FB.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/parenting) The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work and go to school. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/parenting) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/parenting#comments-listing) Topics: [home office](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/home-office), [covid-19](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/covid-19), [home schooling](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/home-schooling), [parenting](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/parenting), [work form home](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/work-form-home) ## [Global Data Standards and the History of the Smoot](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/data_standards) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Oct 14, 2020 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Global Data Standards](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/smoot%20FB.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/data_standards) Many industries seek to standardize the data they collect, analyze, and make decisions upon. The pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries are no different. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/data_standards) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/data_standards#comments-listing) Topics: [Data Management](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/data-management), [biometrics](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biometrics), [clinical trials](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-trials), [data governance](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/data-governance), [data operations](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/data-operations), [Smoot](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/smoot), [global library](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/global-library) ## [A Guide to Using Virtual Backgrounds in Zoom and MS Teams](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/backgrounds) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Sep 23, 2020 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/online%20meetings%20FB.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/backgrounds) A [new report](https://news.stanford.edu/2020/06/29/snapshot-new-working-home-economy/) from the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR), found that 42% of Americans are currently working from home full-time. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/backgrounds) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/backgrounds#comments-listing) Topics: [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [biotechnology](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotechnology), [online meetings](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/online-meetings) ## [7 Stretches to Ease Pain and Boost Work-From-Home Productivity](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/stretches) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Sep 8, 2020 7:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/7%20Stretches%20LI-1.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/stretches) At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies asked employees to leave the office and work from home. This helps reduce the viruses’ spread in work environments but also presents unique challenges. [Read More](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/stretches) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/stretches#comments-listing) Topics: [Clinical Research](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/clinical-research), [Pharmaceuticals](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/pharmaceuticals), [biotechnology](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/biotechnology), [work from home](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/work-from-home), [stretching](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/stretching), [home office](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/tag/home-office) ## [Recognizing 5 Women Entrepreneurs of the Medical and Pharmaceutical Industries](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/recognizing) Posted by [Chad Birt](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/author/chad-birt) on Aug 20, 2020 10:39:04 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Women in Business](https://blog.harborclinical.com/hubfs/Women%20LI.png)](https://blog.harborclinical.com/blog/recognizing) In January 2017, our founder, Ann Conner, established Harbor Clinical as a woman-owned business. Two years later, in January 2019, we were certified by the [Women’s Business Enterprise National Council](https://www.wbenc.org/about-wbenc) (WBENC). WBENC is America’s largest certifier of women-owned businesses and a leading advocate for women business owners and entrepreneurs. 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