As the conversation around mental health in the workplace grows, one group is often forgotten: blue-collar workers. But, as we’ll explore, the need for mental healthcare among blue-collar populations is urgent and currently unmet. Why does this group continue to struggle in a culture that has made huge strides in overcoming the stigma of mental […]
Pharmacists may be one of the most accessible clinicians, but many people don’t know that they can play a far larger role in your health than just handing you your meds at the counter. While you may know your pharmacist as the friendly face that greets you when you pop in to grab bandages and […]
Obesity rates have been headline news for years, and if you’re reading this blog, you know that a significant portion of the population is struggling to manage their weight. Perhaps even a significant portion of your employee population is facing that struggle. Employers are now in a position to help their employees build better lifestyle […]
Behind the scenes at your health center, two highly trained individuals are working together help you get the most out of your benefits. They’re leveraging their expertise to find ways to save you money, using a wide array of data to understand your health, and strategizing the easiest way to help you start feeling better […]
We know that employees that don’t feel their best at work don’t do their best work. But that’s not only determined by workplace factors, it’s also affected by things outside of the workplace like: Stress and anxiety from family issues A pulled muscle from weekend yard work Extreme fatigue from undiagnosed diabetes Other social determinants […]
It’s no secret that creating and sticking to a new habit can be a challenge. It’s not as easy to start something new and do it every day when outside factors like family, work, and unforeseen circumstances can derail even the best-intentioned habits. In one well-documented example, many people set out to start something fresh […]