Mask-wearing recommendations have been loosened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Currently, with 70% of the nation residing in low- or medium-risk counties, only individuals in high-risk areas are recommended to wear masks in indoor settings. COVID-19 Community Levels can be used to determine the risk level …
Evercor Facility Management of Wyoming, Luzerne County, a full-service facility maintenance firm, is partnering with its subsidiaries, Turfcor Lawn and Tree Care and Procor Pest Control, pledging $100,000 in grants to support youth athletics throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Like several organizations that have taken a hit since the beginning of the …
In an effort to address the growing need of mental health support for workforces across the country, companies have rolled out wellness-specific programs and platforms to better serve their employees. According to a recent survey by virtual mental health platform Ginger, 92 percent of CEOs reported that their companies have …
Aligning with our organization’s core values of Committed and Compassionate, CBI CARES, our formal volunteering program, was fortunate enough to contribute to this year’s virtual Special Olympics of Pennsylvania (SOPA) Hibernating Bear event. Each winter, Special Olympics of PA organizes a Polar Bear Plunge fundraising event — held in conjunction …
On April 28, 2021, President Biden announced the American Families Plan, a $1.8 trillion package that plans to invest in the lives of American children, families and the future of the nation’s economy. The proposed plan would: Provide direct support to children and families — to ensure that low- and …
The Chester County Food Bank has gone above and beyond to give back to their community through numerous food drives, donations and educational programs. One particular group of volunteers, referred to as the “Tuesday Terrors,” offer their time every Tuesday morning to quickly and efficiently get food into the hands …
On April 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated guidelines detailing certain activities that fully vaccinated individuals can safely resume without the need to wear a mask. Individuals are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or …
Following thorough safety reviews, examination of data to assess potential risks, and meetings conducted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the FDA and CDC have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use …
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has kicked off their annual Walk for Hope event, which began April 19th and will run through April 25, 2021! This year, Walk for Hope is virtual and will be raising funds for discoveries in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research and care at CHOP. For …
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, CVS Health has been increasing testing options and has conducted more than 15 million COVID-19 tests across more than 4,800 CVS Pharmacy testing locations. As access to testing continues to be an essential, proactive factor in improving the lives and health of individuals …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
