With approximately 25% of the U.S. population fully vaccinated, employees may be preparing for or adjusting to their return to common workplaces. However, the number of employees suffering from burnout continues to climb due to added workloads, increased responsibilities and less breaks. There are several remedies that employees struggling with …
Truck Drivers Benefits Improve with On-Demand Virtual Options
Over the course of the year, we have seen increased demand for telemedicine from healthcare consumers. For several employees, the opportunity to engage in traditional healthcare, especially when frequently on the road, has dwindled due to the risk of infection, limited space, and reallocation of resources. Consequently, individuals across the …
FDA & CDC Guidelines for Vaccinated Americans
If you plan on being vaccinated, have received a COVID-19 vaccine already, or have just become vaccine eligible, we have outlined a series of guidelines the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have recently released. Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card If you …
Philly’s 25th Annual Race Against Hunger is Here
The Race Against Hunger Virtual 5K Run/Walk, formerly known as the Walk Against Hunger, has arrived! Now in its 25th year, the race has become a beloved event in the Philadelphia region, continuing to inspire and bring together community members for an important cause — to end hunger one step …
Geisinger to Expand Behavioral Health Services
Throughout the pandemic we have seen a rise in those struggling with acute symptoms of mental health disorders. A recent 2020 report from Mental Health America estimated that 47 million Americans now struggle with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — an increase of 4 million …
Pfizer & Moderna Vaccines 90% Effective in Real-World Conditions
According to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines provide highly effective protection against the COVID-19 virus. Specifically, the study found both vaccines to be 90% effective at preventing infections two weeks after an individual’s second vaccine dose; and 80% …
KOP Restaurant Week Raises Funds for CHOP
Work up those appetites and prepare your tastebuds for a couple delicious weeks ahead — King of Prussia Restaurant Week is almost here! The 2021 King of Prussia Restaurant Week will run from April 11th through April 15th and again the following week from April 18th through April 22nd. Participating …
4 Tips to Support Remote Employee Collaboration & Productivity
Since the beginning of the pandemic, remote work environments have become more prevalent across a wide range of industries. As employees made the transition, some may have found it challenging to maintain attentiveness and high levels of productivity. More specifically, working parents have been tasked with finding new ways to …
President Biden Announces Updated COVID-19 Guidelines & Initiatives
As the spring season rolls around, the Biden administration has been busy administering updated guidelines regarding COVID-19 accessibility, eligibility, and timelines. Below we have outlined the administration’s most recent announcements, as well as relaxed restrictions and an update on clinical trials surrounding vaccination of children under age 18. Vaccine Eligibility …
Local Gesture of Thanks Goes a Long Way
Doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and other healthcare staff have been deemed “front-line heroes” for quickly adapting, working tirelessly and risking their own lives every day to fight this exhausting battle against the current COVID-19 pandemic. It can be difficult to find ways to show just how much we appreciate the …
Merck to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Supply & Distribution
Soon after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, Merck — one of the largest American based pharmaceutical companies in the world — has committed to assisting in the manufacturing process to speed up production and supply …
$18,000 Grant to Support NICU Families
An $18,000 grant to Today is a Good Day, a nonprofit dedicated to providing personal and financial support for families who experience the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), is changing the lives of families in the Greater Philadelphia area. The additional funding was made possible by the Crozer-Chester Medical Center …
FDA Issues EUA for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
After declaring that Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine was safe and effective, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for the third vaccine to aid in the fight against the ongoing pandemic. The new authorized vaccine will allow states to increase distribution to …
Pennsylvania Physician & Mother Dedicated to Funding Gene Therapy Research
A.J. Henwood is a 9-year-old boy, who loves animals, plays the trumpet, and has dreams of playing for the Philadelphia Phillies someday. He also has a rare disease known as NF2 — formally known as neurofibromatosis Type 2. Sadly, to this day, there is no cure for the rare disease …
CVS Health Aims to Bridge COVID-19 Gaps
Education and transparency surrounding the current state of our country and ongoing COVID-19 vaccine distribution is of the utmost importance in combatting the spread of the virus. Thus, it is important to create health equity among all communities across the United States and engage the public regarding the safety and …