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Northeast Ohio is in the global spotlight due to its position in the Path of Totality for the total solar eclipse on April 8. As the sun becomes completely covered by the moon, it will likely be dark enough for streetlights to come on and to see some stars –…

The Climate Prediction Center at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting above-average temperatures across the country this spring, as well as above-average precipitation in the central and eastern United States. Tornadoes, thunderstorms, floods – nature will continue outdoors as we respond to, and plan for, the health concerns…

A program and culture that drives individuals to interact with their primary care clinicians is one of the first and most important steps to moving towards a proactive approach of health management. By building trust with his or her primary care physician, an individual is more likely to follow guidance…

Think of a time when you felt a strong sense of belonging to a team or organization. Now, consider a time when you felt like an outsider and didn’t fit in. Whether you felt safe, empowered, isolated or silenced, you probably haven’t forgotten how you were made to feel. Belonging –…

Spring is just around the corner, which means farmers will be faced with new weather-related challenges and triumphs. However, there are multiple forms of insurance that farmers can use to protect their business when impacted by natural forces, and lenders often require such coverage to approve loans or financing for…

In recent years, long-term care has moved into the spotlight, and it is gaining traction, thanks to the Washington Cares Fund, which is funded by working residents of Washington state so they can have access to long-term care when they need it. Numerous states have since started to consider similar…

Drugs such as Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro™ and Zepbound have become household names in a short period of time – and for good reason. They’re the latest way to lose weight, which is also making them the hottest new benefit an employer can provide. In fact, a recent survey showed that…

In recent years, mental and financial health have become top of mind for employees and employers, and the numbers explain why. According to a recent report by Forbes, 62% of employees identified access to mental health services as key to overall job satisfaction. In addition, 36% of employees experience stress,…

Most days, my calendar looks like a crazy quilt of overlapping and wall-to-wall online meetings, something that was barely on my radar a few short years ago. As we work from home, family and pets can make uninvited appearances, causing work/life integration to take on a new meaning, especially for…

Year after year, for many employers it’s the same story. The cost of employee benefits keeps rising, causing many companies to look for ways to plug the leak. This often means reducing benefits and shifting more of the cost to employees, but it doesn’t have to. An Individual Coverage Health…