The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by healthcare providers across the country, especially hospitals and health systems. Thirty-seven states canceled elective and non-emergent procedures and approximately 30 percent were postponed, leading 55 percent fewer Americans to seek hospital care in March and April. Although many of these procedures can be postponed temporarily, they can’t […]

As coronavirus cases have continued to rise across the country, Premise providers have had to find innovative ways to assist their members. Dr. Dawn Matocha, a Premise optometrist, and Corsica Woodbury, RN, have done just that. When one of their members presented with symptoms of a serious eye infection, Dr. Matocha volunteered to come in […]

If we want to significantly reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and quickly and safely return to normal activity, then we must wear masks. This simple measure can meaningfully impact the pandemic’s trajectory, and it is imperative that we each do our part. It will save lives. Here are a few reasons why we must wear […]

During these uncertain times, Premise providers have gone above and beyond to stay to connected to their members. At the beginning of the pandemic, the wellness and fitness center teams at one of our sites joined together to create a program called “Wellness BINGO”. Through this fun activity, members were able to participate in wellness […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people access care. In the direct healthcare space, organizations around the country have shifted to virtual-first environments for non-emergent needs to meet people where they are and ensure minimal disruption to care, all while mitigating the spread of the virus. Access to high-quality healthcare is key during a […]

Premise Health’s Kevin Calkins, physical therapist, and Caleb Frazier, nutritionist, understand the struggles that members are facing when it comes to working from home. Recognizing the many health issues that can arise in a work-from-home environment, they took it upon themselves to put together three days of virtual presentations for members that focused on ergonomics, […]