Deciding to step up your physical activity is a great move for your health. It will take you to exciting destinations — like elevating your mood, increasing your energy, improving your sleep, and helping you manage stress.

January Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Winter is a tough time of year for many of us. The cold weather and decreased sunshine sends us inside, where it’s easier to isolate. Try these things to stay connected.

Children are at greater risk for frostbite than adults are. Because of their greater surface area children lose heat from their skin more rapidly than adults do. Parents can help prevent frostbite by dressing their child(ren) in layers and covering all body parts from exposure to the cold by wearing hats, scarves, and mittens.

Let the tears roll, for crying out loud!

Dear Chris: The holidays always leave me an emotional wreck. I'm the one in the family who prepares all the food, gets the decorations ready, handles the Christmas tree and deals with the kids and their gifts. But instead of it making me happier, I find myself crying for no particular reason. Is that normal? Any tips so I don't always feel like a mess?

Assured Community Spotlight: eAngel Community

eAngel evolved through a committed desire to help people who are less fortunate.

December Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

A Winter Storm Watch, a Frost Advisory or a Wind Chill Warning—you've likely heard these winter weather alerts on your local news or as emergency notices sent to your cell phone. But where do these alerts come from and what do they mean?

Tips and Resources for New Caregivers

Are you a caregiver to a loved one? Caregiving can be a tough job. It can be rewarding, too.

November Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Assured Community Spotlight. BiG Great Lakes: Changing the way the world views those with disabilities.

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

Ask the Nurse: Christine Hammerlund, President of Assured Healthcare Staffing and Nurse
The cure is close but not close enough

October Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

New research gives the clearest guidance yet on how schools can best support children with ADHD to improve symptoms and maximize their academic outcomes.

Mammograms help detect breast cancer early, which is why it’s important to prepare for this screening correctly.

Whether you’ve never had a mammogram before or feel like you’ve had far too many, following these tips can help you get the most from this vital breast exam.

Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point.

The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s found and treated early. A mammogram – the screening test for breast cancer – can help find breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat.

Assured Healthcare is proud to spotlight local businesses making a difference in our community. Trees That Feed Foundation is a Northfield-based nonprofit also provides training, equipment, and market support so farmers and entrepreneurs can turn harvests into sustainable livelihoods.

September Employee Birthdays and Anniversaries to Celebrate!

Concussions are a type of injury that happens when a jolt to the head causes nerve cells in the brain to stretch. These injuries send more than a million U.S. children to emergency departments or doctor's offices each year. It is important to recognize the symptoms of concussion in order to seek prompt medical care, which can improve recovery.

The start of school is a stressful time for both parents and children.