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3 reasons to offer employer-sponsored health coverage

A good benefits program can make current employees feel valued — and let prospective employees know your company is a great place to work.

The value of telehealth in a connected system

Telehealth connectivity has made getting care more convenient than ever for consumers — but the advantages for employers can go far beyond convenience.

Telehealth’s potential to transform care delivery

Telehealth’s potential to transform care delivery

The real cost of absenteeism — and what you can do about it

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A proactive, proven approach to addressing the opioid epidemic

The current opioid epidemic has been declared a public health emergency — and could be the deadliest drug crisis in American history.

What quality maternity care does for your company

It’s easy to see why things like timely prenatal care, lower C-section rates, and higher breastfeeding rates matter to mothers-to-be — but they matter to businesses, too.

Reducing mental health stigma in the workplace

Overcoming stigma at work is everyone’s responsibility — but as an employer, you have a unique opportunity to start the conversation.

During Covid-19 Pandemic, Remember the Power of Food as Medicine

While our ability to fight the COVID-19 virus is currently limited by the absence of a vaccine or effective antiviral medication, it is a good time to remember the power of food as medicine.

During Covid-19 Pandemic, Which Office Visits Does Your Child Need

Here’s some guidance on when to bring your child in for an appointment and when a telehealth visit would probably do the trick.

Harmony at Home During Covid-19 Pandemic

Steps you can take to promote harmony at home – in this bubble many of us are now in 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Tips to Manage Screen Time During Covid-19 Pandemic

Zoom online learning. FaceTime with grandparents. Video games, TV, social media, texts. Are our children on screen time overload?

Working from Home without Hurting Your Body

Those working from home may find themselves hunched over the kitchen table, using a small laptop keyboard and straining to see tiny computer screens. Here are ways to make your workspace work for you.

Helping a Loved One Recuperate from Covid-19 At Home

Thousands of people will be hospitalized with Covid-19. While some patients need medical care that can only be provided in a hospital setting, many others can recuperate at home.

Remote Monitoring Can Help You Manage Chronic Conditions During Covid-19 Pandemic

By delivering effective care to our patients while they stay home, we are helping to stop the spread of this disease.

Easy Ways to Create Family Fun During Covid-19 Pandemic

Strategies to Build Resilience During Covid-19 Pandemic

Being resilient means that you find ways to navigate what you can control and figure out how to make the most of a tough situation.

Helping Kids Cope with Grief in the Time of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause a great deal of loss and grief, not least among children.

Should Children Wear Face Masks During Covid-19 Pandemic?

How to acclimate our children to the idea of wearing a face covering, teach them how to do so properly and understand in which circumstances children shouldn't wear masks.

Covid Toes: What Are They and What Do They Mean

Physicians have started noticing an increase in patients complaining of reddish or purplish toes. Dermatologists have dubbed this new phenomenon "COVID toes."