The perks of a job used to mean health insurance and vacation time, but we’ve seen that evolve tremendously over the years as companies have increasingly invested more in their employees to attract and retain talent and keep their workforce healthy and engaged. Powerful, adaptable benefits programs are key to attracting top talent; companies are creating and investing in … [More]
LifeGuides Models Well-Being Business on Gig Economy
LifeGuides was created to fill what founder Mark Donohue recognized as a massive hole in corporate well-being programs by proactively providing peer-to-peer support for employees going through daily stresses and big life challenges, aiming to prevent those stresses turning into mental health issues and illness causing loss of productivity, presenteeism and absenteeism. “It … [More]
US Dental Triage Eases Stress on Healthcare System
In March of 2020, Michael Bonanno — CEO of Performance Partners and Virtual Support Solutions — realized that his business could either pivot or perish as a result of COVID-19. He knew dental clinics were struggling to stay open across the country due to practices being limited to emergencies only, and that there was an influx of people visiting the hospital with a dental … [More]
Freeze to Heal
The health and wellness industry is forever evolving — new concepts that promote movement and innovative recovery therapies are popping up everywhere, including right here in the Valley. One that’s currently trending and making a huge impact within the industry is cryotherapy, and last month Cryoshift made Arizona its home by opening its first location in Gilbert at the … [More]
At Work, Healthcare Starts with Testing
Healthcare is arguably the most popular of employee benefits. COVID-19 has made this an even higher priority — while at the same time adding to businesses’ challenges in providing it. And addressing the need to keep the workplace and the workforce healthy has put COVID-19 testing front and center in business operations even while information changes on a nearly daily … [More]
HR Pros Should Be Investing in Sleep
In today’s business climate, HR professionals are responsible for much more than hiring candidates, managing conflicts and enforcing labor laws; they are the lifeblood of an organization, often helping to define its culture, improve its efficiencies and foster a healthy workplace environment. As such, HR professionals are also responsible for the often nebulous task of employee … [More]
Loneliness Solutions during COVID-19: Healthcare Orgs Turn to AZ Startup
We are all now familiar with the loneliness that results from social distancing. But for many on Medicare and Medicaid, loneliness isn’t anything new. Arizona-based startup Pyx Health aims to solve that problem by improving loneliness and the negative effects it has on a person’s social determinants of health (SDOH), from having shelter to buying groceries. The company has … [More]
Paying Attention to Mental Health Is More Crucial than Ever Before
As the USA experiences a sudden rise in remote work self-isolation and health-related anxiety, this has created a general sense of unease for many people and exacerbated existing mental health issues for many more. Following a surge in anxiety caused by the COVID-19 outbreak, managing and supporting mental health at work has never been more crucial, as research by Pews Research … [More]
Mental Illness, The Workplace and COVID-19
Human beings love certainty. The global COVID-19 pandemic has brought fear and uncertainty to many individuals. It has destroyed lives, shattered the thriving economy and changed the workplace. The pandemic has left many individuals unemployed, homeless and defeated. It has left many people feeling alone, confused and nervous. Statistics show that one in four adults has a … [More]
Telehealth Tips Connected to COVID-19
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to mount, many Arizonans may be considering where to go for care if they develop potential symptoms. One important — yet potentially overlooked — resource is telehealth, which may enable people to connect 24/7 with a healthcare provider via a digital device and avoid potential exposure risks associated with in-person trips to healthcare … [More]
Spine Health: The Pandemic Underscores Its Importance
With two-thirds of the workforce now working from home, there is growing concern to adopt new practices that promote self-care along with productivity. Many may be sitting in new positions — working on a laptop at the dining table, or participating in a video meeting on the sofa (or bed) — for prolonged periods of time, which, according to the National Spine Health Foundation, … [More]
Arizona Among Least Prepared for Hospital Capacity Nationally
One of the primary concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic is the capacity of healthcare systems to handle the growing number of cases. The CDC and other health organizations refer to this as flattening the curve. "The curve" is the total number of cases in a time period since the first case. If there are too many total cases in a short period of time, it can overwhelm healthcare … [More]
How Businesses Can Prepare for Coronavirus in the Workplace
Fear and concerns surrounding the COVID-19 coronavirus already have had devastating impacts on financial markets, economic activity and local communities. Now, as the virus continues to spread across the U.S., more businesses are wondering what they can do to keep their workplaces and employees safe and healthy during this time of extended uncertainty. Beyond the baseline — … [More]
Expanding Delivery of Behavioral Health Services
HonorHealth and Universal Health Services, Inc. recently broke ground to begin construction of a new 120-bed behavioral health facility to be named Via Linda Behavioral Hospital. The new hospital will address the growing need for accessible, high-quality advanced behavioral health services in Phoenix, Scottsdale and the surrounding communities, providing a full continuum of … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Expands Specialty Clinics in East Valley
With the opening the Phoenix Children’s Specialty Clinic, the health system achieves a long-term goal: to give local families access to a full gamut of services, right in their own backyard. All told, Phoenix Children’s now offers care in 30 specialties at the Phoenix Children’s Specialty Clinic and PCH’s 13 other East Valley sites. Giving families access to healthcare … [More]
Coronavirus in the Crosshairs
As a healthcare technology company, IMNA Solutions is hyperaware of the severity of coronavirus, and we’re working to put a stop to it. We’re currently teaming up with researchers and pharmaceutical companies to help bring a COVID-19 vaccine to market by providing free access to our clinical trial data collection, patient engagement and management software. Right now, our … [More]
