Are you taking care of your heart? Make today, World Heart Day, the day you start making heart health a priority—incorporating a few healthy practices into your routine is all it takes. Get moving and stay moving. Whether you’re training for a marathon or taking a brisk walk, find a way to incorporate exercise into [...]
Responding to the Health Impact of Hurricanes While the tragedy and loss suffered by the Harvey and Irma hurricanes has been heartbreaking, the outpouring of support as communities come together has been equally inspiring. Community Health Charities’ Disaster Response fund meets the short and long-term health and mental health needs of those impacted by crisis. Funds raised [...]
Challenge Your Team to Improve their Health Trying to spark a healthy change in your office? Try adding some friendly competition to your workplace. Awards can be anything from the best parking spot, healthcare discounts, time off, a company-sponsored lunch, gift cards, or bragging rights! Walking—Challenge your coworkers to see who can take the most [...]
Invest in Employee Wellbeing and Increase Your Bottom Line Research shows that companies who invest in employee wellbeing annually reduce costs by $1,600 per employee. Not only does health and wellness improve employee morale, it lowers healthcare costs, increases productivity, reduces absenteeism, and lessens employee turnover rates. Check out Forbes’ 14 employee wellbeing initiative ideas to get [...]
What’s even better than one workplace giving campaign? Helping your clients’ workplaces give to the causes they care about too! Spirit HR, a professional employer organization that businesses use to outsource employee management tasks like HR, benefits and payroll, partnered with Community Health Charities to do just that. Their online portal, Spirit HR Gives, makes it easy [...]
Serve our Servicepersons this September 11th This September 11th, remember those who have fallen by supporting military and veterans in need. 1 of every 4 active duty military members shows signs of post-traumatic stress disorder, depression or other mental health conditions. Whether their injuries are physical, mental or both, our nation’s heroes and the families [...]
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Building Stronger, Healthier Communities after Harvey and Irma Disaster response is not just about rebuilding homes—it’s about rebuilding lives. Thousands of lives have been affected by Harvey and Irma, both inside their paths and out. Family and friends of our staff have lost everything, been displaced from their homes, and are living in shelters while [...]
5 Steps To Staying Safe During Wildfire Wildfires: it’s more than just the burn; it’s the health impact Wildfires are burning across the west coast, affecting both the communities witnessing active fire and those surrounding them—a study found that two thirds of the United States was affected by smoke-induced air conditions in 2011.  The fine [...]
Make Small Changes for a Big Difference A healthy diet and active lifestyle affects a whole lot more than weight: USDA research indicates that a healthy diet full of nutritious food plays a part in preventing chronic disease. Whether you’re planning school lunches or making healthy changes to your lifestyle, it’s hard to make a [...]
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