
April dates & events for employee communications
The poet T.S. Eliot famously called April "the cruelest month" but we'd disagree. Sure, April is tax month, but spring has arrived and the days grow longer and brighter. There are also a lot of special events and health observances in April. If you are planning...
March dates & events for employee communications
Even if the weather doesn’t always cooperate, March is the month that ushers in Spring. The days get longer, the sun gets stronger, and our thoughts turn to the day when we can pack our winter clothing away. We’ve compiled a list of key dates and events in March...
February dates & events for employee communications
February may be a short month, but there is no shortage of important dates and events to acknowledge in your employee communications. We've compiled a list of links to helpful resources from event sponsors or topical experts. February Black History Month - Celebrate...
Prevent prediabetes – learn your risk
Diabetes is the 7th leading cause of US death, but most people first have prediabetes. Do you? Over a third of US adults have prediabetes but don't know it. Learn how to check your risk and steps you can take for prevention! It's pretty common for people to worry more...
Influenza season: Time to get the flu vaccine!
It's time to get that flu vaccine! Most of us are returning to normal activities this year so it is expected that flu season could be severe. Last year was a mild season, but experts say not to expect to get off so easily again this year. Last year, many people were...
What you should know about Mpox (Monkeypox)
Just what none of us needed in our third year of a global pandemic: Mpox, a new health concern. As with any unfamiliar disease, fear, myths, and misinformation can spread quickly. It's important to learn the facts from trusted medical authorities. The good news is...
Summer wellness and safety in the great outdoors
The summer is a terrific time to focus on your personal wellness. Vacations, walks on the beach, hikes in the woods, and time spent outside playing tennis or sharing barbecues with friends and family are all great ways to lower your stress and bolster your physical...
May is the month to raise your mental health awareness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and seeking help for ourselves or our loved ones. As we pass the two-year mark of the pandemic, we can all agree that it's been a tough time - particularly for anyone who faced...
Be kind to your kidneys – it’s National Kidney Month!
When's the last time you gave much thought to your kidneys? If you are among the estimated 10% of people who suffer the excruciating pain of passing kidney stones, you may think of them often. It's estimated that 37 million people in the United States have chronic...
A Valentine’s Day gift from the heart
Looking for a Valentine's Day gift to really show someone you love how much you care? Here's a great idea: A home blood pressure monitor! If you think that's an odd suggestion, hear us out. February is Heart Health Month, the perfect time for you and your loved ones...
It’s time to get the seasonal flu shot!
Get your flu shot early! That's the advice from health experts now that we are in the 2021-22 Influenza or "flu" season. Doctors are urging everyone over the age of 6 months to get a flu shot early. It's rare to have a once-in-a-century pandemic coinciding with the...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Learn the risks and symptoms
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Nearly a quarter of a million U.S. women get breast cancer each year and more than 42,000 women die from the disease. Next to skin cancer, it is the most common form of cancer for women. Most women who get breast cancer have...