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Say ‘Hi’ to Patients at Children’s Hospital by Building a Snowman
As part of Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) — Generation Wild, a research-led and multi-year campaign that reconnects children to nature and the health of the outdoors — has reconnected with the teams at Children’s Hospital Colorado for the return of “Say Hi with a Snowman Campaign.” “Say Hi with a Snowman” is an ann[...]
5 Healthy Lifestyle Habits to Shape Your Heart Health
February is recognized as American Heart Month, a health observance that encourages Americans to understand the importance of heart health and adopt healthier behaviors that can decrease the risk of serious health outcomes, such as a heart attack or stroke. Unfortunately, heart disease and other conditions that can affect the he[...]
New twist on health insurance
Trying to understand health insurance can be like decoding a foreign language. But as of 2020, there’s a new vocabulary term you might want to learn: Individual Coverage Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement, or ICHRA.
Annual checkup: Taking the temp on health care for 2022
As employers and individuals shop for health insurance during fall enrollment, they might also evaluate how they use health care. The COVID-19 crisis made people contemplate their own wellness, and it made businesses reconsider how they control health-care costs. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care is typically one of the most […]
Funerals in the COVID Age, Part II
When you have lost someone you love your days can be an emotional, grief-filled fog, and having to deal with the cost and the multiple decisions associated with planning a funeral can add considerable stress. Here are ways to prepare for this difficult time.
Workplace wellness put to the test
While frontline and essential workers worried about their physical health, isolation and loneliness affected nine-to-fivers during a historic rise in remote working. Employees in every sector dealt with financial insecurity due to widespread layoffs and pay cuts.
Fitness clubs reopen with mask mandates, other measures
When fitness businesses reopened during the pandemic, they implemented COVID-19 safety measures such as limited capacity, frequent equipment cleaning, reservations and waitlists, and mask mandates.
6 strategies to reduce health care disparities among employees and tackle top cost drivers
A recent white paper by the Health Action Council (HAC) and UnitedHealthcare finds companies that implement deliberate strategies around their employees’ most common chronic health conditions may improve overall employee health and achieve cost-savings over the long-term. The study also revealed a number of important dispar[...]
Tips to help make the most of your health plan in 2021
Now is the perfect time to learn how to maximize this year’s health benefits, which may help improve your health and possibly save money. Consider the following tips to help you take charge of your health and get the most out of your plan in 2021.
Four ways COVID-19 is changing health care–now and in the future
As Colorado and the nation continue to navigate the deep impacts of COVID-19, one thing seems certain—the pandemic has changed the way many of us have traditionally viewed and engaged with the health care system. Many times, crises create an urgency to speed up innovations to meet consumers’ demands and provide convenience. [...]
Well-being in tomorrow’s workplace
Colorado’s Center for Health, Work & Environment’s nonprofit program, Health Links, brings together science-led experts and mentors to equip employers to promote the health, safety and well-being of their workforces—right here in Colorado and with companies nationwide.
How some Coloradans’ health habits changed during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic may have changed many aspects of our lives, including some of our daily habits that may have an impact on our health. Among those changes may be ways in which some people have adapted their workout routines and changed diets. Here are some tips to consider to help people focus on their fitness and well-bein[...]
