Occupational Medicine
Heart health at work: What to look for in employees
Heart disease is common across all demographics, but it’s especially prevalent among working-age individuals — with increased risk among those with high levels of job-related stress. In fact, according to the CDC, cardiac issues top the list as the mos…
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American Heart Month
When tending to your heart this month ahead of Valentine’s Day, don’t forget to extend some love to your anatomical heart, as well. American Heart Month, celebrated every February, was created to spread awareness of heart health, while also motivating…
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Slips & Falls
When winter weather comes howling at your company’s door, hazardous situations increase the risk of injury for employees in any field. In fact, slips, trips, and falls in the workplace cause nearly 700 fatalities per year, with many more injurious acci…
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Diabetes Awareness Month
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, giving us a great reason to focus on one of the most pervasive chronic diseases in America. In the United States alone, diabetes affects more than 37 million people — each of whom must live with the diseas…
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Drowsy Driving
Did you know that drowsy driving is responsible for more than 6,400 deaths in the U.S. annually? Or did you know that nearly 30% of American drivers have admitted to falling asleep at the wheel? National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, Nov. 6-13, is ai…
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Flu Vaccinations
When temperatures begin to dip and the days get shorter, the seasonal flu rears up to make its presence known. While it may be easy to dismiss the flu as an annual annoyance, influenza is a dangerous illness that should be taken seriously by employers…
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