February Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Looking at children and teens from an evolutionary perspective shows us that, for thousands of years, they have spent most of their free time with peers. Our brains are hardwired to depend on these interactions for our overall mental well-being.

As hard as it may be to prioritize social time, the benefits greatly outweigh the costs.

January Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

5 Steps to a Happy Life with Positive Attitude

December Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. It can cause blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, and other health problems if it’s not controlled. One in 11 Americans have diabetes – that’s more than 29 million people.

Talking about different types of care in the abstract, however, doesn’t make it any easier to figure out whether you should age in place or enter one of the various types of facilities that offer care. That’s because every person’s situation is unique, and every person has unique needs and motives as they choose the type of care they want.

November Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Halloween is an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ensure they have a safe holiday, here are some tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Looking for a way to help your child keep track of her schoolwork? These tips for building systems and routines really make the grade.

October Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Like many of you reading this, I know what it feels like to lose someone close to you to suicide. Many are also feeling a combined sense of sadness and awareness following the high-profile suicides of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain and fashion designer Kate Spade. While their worlds are well outside of healthcare, mental health touches us all.

The rate of teen suicide has steadily increased since 2005. Among youth ages 15-24 years old, suicide is the second leading cause of death. A ripple effect of needs is created when a teenage suicide death occurs. Responding appropriately is critical to ensuring that everyone affected—family, friends and the school community—receives the right type and amount of support.

Since adolescence, I have prided myself on my resilience, my willingness to serve others and my ability to achieve and persevere through any season of life. Growing up, I was captain of a competitive science team and a member of multiple other academic teams. While I was thriving academically, I struggled with my mental health; I dealt with panic attacks caused by a phobia of food and restaurants.

September Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Immunization Recommendations from the Center for Disease Control.

Wellness or Wellbeing programs are evolving. Wellness programs and strategies in the workplace can include full-service programs, company-wide health report cards, flu shots, and employee screening and testing for COVID-19.

August Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

National observances for July. Who knew there could be so many?

Celebrating summertime pleasures and reminders to take time to enjoy family and your surroundings.

July Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!