
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
Updated 9/24 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...
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
Updated April 2024 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...
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. Updated March 2024 As we pass the two-year mark of the pandemic, we can all agree that it's been a tough time - particularly for...
Be kind to your kidneys – it’s National Kidney Month!
Updated October 2024 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...
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
Updated August 2024 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...
New study: “5 a day” fruits and vegetables help lower your risk of disease
For a number of years now, US dietary guidelines have been promoting the health benefits of "5 a day" for your intake of fruits and vegetables. Despite this ongoing campaign, the average American eats only about one serving of fruit and 1.5 servings of vegetables per...
What you need to know about the Delta Variant (Covid-19)
Just as we were all beginning to relax a bit with the freedom from Covid-19 that vaccines allowed us, there has been a rapid surge of a new Covid-19 strain among the unvaccinated called the Delta Variant. We've compiled the...