Since 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month has been observed in the month of May in the United States since 1949. The month is observed with media, local events, and film screenings. Started by the Mental Health America organization, Mental Health Awareness month draws attention to the millions of Americans living with a mental illness. Each […]
National Health Observances (NHOs) are special days, weeks, or months dedicated to raising awareness about important health topics. This month features a wide range of them! Here’s a complete list of the May Health Observances and links to learn more about each and how you can support them. MAY 1-31, 2023 ALS Awareness MonthALS Association202.464.8612http://www.alsa.org/ […]
By Julie Appleby and Michelle Andrews A federal judge on Thursday overturned a portion of the Affordable Care Act that makes preventive services, such as some cancer screenings, free to enrollees, a decision that could affect health insurance policyholders nationwide. The decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas could open the door for […]
When people feel valued, not only are they more productive but also more committed and engaged. This is especially true in the workplace! Here are eight tips and best practices to help your employees feel more valued so they can be more successful.
There’s no better time to spring into health. And there’s no better way to encourage employees to do the same than launching new wellness programs. Here are six employee wellness initiatives to implement today! 1. Provide healthy meals or snack options As many spend the majority of their daily lives at their places of work, providing […]
As the seasons change and the weather shifts, a whole new set of risks and hazards arise. In addition to the structural issues and slip hazards the rain storms bring, the spring season poses other risks to you and your employees, regardless of whether they work in the office, the field, or the comfort of […]
By Phil Galewitz and Angela Hart States are preparing to remove millions of people from Medicaid as protections put in place early in the covid-19 pandemic expire. The upheaval, which begins in April, will put millions of low-income Americans at risk of losing health coverage, threatening their access to care and potentially exposing them to large medical bills. […]
Spring is a time of rebirth! Making it the optimal season for re-engaging employees in your workplace wellness programs. And what better way to do so than with some fun, new wellness challenges. Here are six types of wellness challenge ideas to spark your creativity and help you refresh your programs and get your teams […]
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than with some healthy, festive, green foods! Whether your celebration includes healthy green fruits and veggies (such as green apples, kiwi, green grapes, kale, cucumber, zucchini, celery, lettuce, green peppers, and others!), green beer, or both!, adding some fun, healthy St. Patrick’s Day recipes to the mix […]
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here and there’s no better time to celebrate all things green! And while wearing green and drinking green beer while eating corned beef and cabbage tends to be the most popular ways to celebrate, your St. Patrick’s Day festivities can also include delicious, nutrient-rich fruit, vegetables, and herbs. Here are […]