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American Lung Association Webinar
Posted on: October 29, 2012Categories: News & EventsJoin us Wednesday November 14th at 10:00 am for a webinar with American Lung Association. The Association's Melissa Goforth will be presenting on the following topics: American Lung Assocation’s Mission Resources/Programs that are available to the Midlands Community Better Breathers Clubs Lung Cancer Support Group Lung Help Line How to Get Involved with Your Local ALA Volunteer Opportunities Event Participation Fight for Air Climb Fight for Air Run/Walk Oxygen Ball: Midlands ...
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Whooping Cough
Posted on: October 29, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Pertussis (whooping cough) is a very contagious disease caused by a type of bacteria called Bordetella pertussis. Among vaccine-preventable diseases, pertussis is one of the most commonly occurring ones in the United States. As of October 18, 2012, more than 32,000 cases have been reported across the US, including 16 deaths. The majority of deaths continue to occur among infants younger than 3 months of age. Pertussis Vaccine Protection There is high pertussis vaccine coverage for ...
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Spina Bifida Awareness Month
Posted on: October 22, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Good morning! According to the CDC website, October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month. Spina bifida is one of the most common permanently disabling birth defects in the United States. Spina bifida happens when the spine and back bones of a fetus (a baby still in the mother's womb) do not close all the way. A sac of fluid comes through an opening in the baby's back. Much of the time, part of the spinal cord is in this sac, and it is damaged. This occurs within the first few weeks of pregnancy, oft ...
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Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Information
Posted on: October 16, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7As some of you may have heard, there is currently a fungal meningitis outbreak across several states. The CDC is working diligently to keep the public informed. Here is the updated information: CDC Responds to Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak FDA Updates The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with state and local health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a multistate meningitis outbreak of fungal infections among patients who have received ...
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SIDS Awareness Month
Posted on: October 9, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7October is SIDS Awareness Month. Learn more about the problem and the risk factors and take action to reduce the risk. Start by always placing babies on their backs to sleep. Defining the Problem Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID): The death of an infant, less than 1 year of age that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly. After a case investigation, these deaths may be diagnosed as suffocation, asphyxia, entrapment, infection, ingestions, metabolic diseases, cardiac arrhythmias, trauma (accidenta ...
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October 2012 Health Care Reform
Posted on: October 3, 2012Categories: HR & ComplianceDetermining Minimum Value On August 31, 2012, the IRS issued Notice 2012-59 in conjunction with the DOL and HHS to provide temporary guidance on the 90 day waiting period limit. The temporary guidance will remain in effect at least through the end of 2014. According to Notice 2012-59, if more guidance is issued on the 90-day waiting period limit for periods after 2014, plans and issuers will be given adequate time to comply with any additional or modified requirements. For employers to fall into ...
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Breast Cancer Awareness
Posted on: October 2, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Welcome to October everyone! As you may know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The CDC has provided the following information to help educate the public about breast cancer. Is breast cancer the most common cause of death for women? No. Although many women get breast cancer, it is not a common cause of death. Heart disease is the number one cause of death among women age 40 and above, followed by stroke, lung cancer, and lung diseases. Breast cancer is the fifth leading cause of death. ...
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World Heart Day 2012: Women and Children at Risk
Posted on: September 26, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Heart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. This year, World Heart Day shines a spotlight on those who often go unnoticed when it comes to heart disease: women and children... September 29 is World Heart Day. The World Heart Federation created World Heart Day in 2000 to remind people of the enormity of the problem and of ways to prevent cardiovascular disease related deaths. In 2012, campaign activities focus on taking action to prevent heart disease in women and children. The ...
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Help Solve Childhood Obesity
Posted on: September 21, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7There is no single or simple solution to the childhood obesity epidemic, but learn what states, communities, and parents can do to help make the healthy choice the easy choice for children, adolescents, and their families. States and communities can– Assess their retail food environment to better understand the current landscape and differences in accessibility to healthier foods. Provide incentives to existing supermarkets and farmers' markets to establish their businesses in ...
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Eat Smart, Move More South Carolina Webinar
Posted on: September 11, 2012Categories: News & EventsEat Smart Move More South Carolina! Join us Wednesday September 19th at 10:00 am for the Eat Smart, Move More South Carolina Webinar. Coleman Tanner from Eat Smart, Move more will cover the following topics: Why worksite wellness matters. Creating a Wellness Team Assessing your current worksite and developing an action plan Creating a worksite that is supportive of active living Creating a worksite that is supportive of healthy eating More About Coleman: Coleman joined Eat Smart, Move ...
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September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Posted on: September 10, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Childhood obesity is a striking health problem in the United States. Approximately 17% (or 12.5 million) of children and adolescents aged 2—19 years are obese. This number is triple the prevalence of childhood obesity in 1980. What causes childhood obesity? There are a variety of environmental factors that determine whether or not the healthy choice is the easy choice for children and their parents. American society has become characterized by environments that promote increased consumptio ...
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Emergency Preparedness – Are you ready?
Posted on: September 5, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7September 2012 marks the ninth annual National Preparedness Month, sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the US Department of Homeland Security. One goal of Homeland Security is to educate the public about how to prepare for emergencies, including natural disasters, mass casualties, biological and chemical threats, radiation emergencies, and terrorist attacks. During September, emergency preparedness will focus on: Home and family preparedness, including pets, older A ...
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September 2012 Health Care Reform
Posted on: September 5, 2012Categories: HR & ComplianceIndividual Tax Credits to Trigger Employer Penalties The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created a premium tax credit to help eligible individuals and families purchase health insurance through an Affordable Insurance Exchange (Exchange). By reducing a taxpayer’s out-of-pocket premium costs, the credit is designed to make coverage through an Exchange more affordable. The Exchanges are scheduled to become operational in 2014, with enrollment beginning Oct. 1, 2013. On May 23, 2012, the Inter ...
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Healthy Tailgating Recipes!
Posted on: August 28, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7We're on the brink of college football season, folks, just a few more days to wait. When it comes to football, you probably fall into 1 of 3 categories: elated, indifferent, or dreading it (because it's all your significant other will talk about for the next few months), but whatever your stance, I think that we can all agree that there's at least one fun aspect of football season: tailgating. Tailgating snacks can range from decadent dips, cheeses, casseroles, burgers, brats, pigs in the bl ...
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Mosquitoes
Posted on: August 20, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7We all know how pesky mosquitoes can be in our area this time of year! But did you know that mosquito bites aren't just bothersome, they can be dangerous as well. Here's what the CDC has to say about mosquito bites and how to prevent them: Many people who are bitten by an infected mosquito won't get sick—many others aren't as lucky. Since 1999, more than 30,000 people in the United States have been reported as getting sick with West Nile virus. Occasionally, an infected person may develop mor ...
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Vaccines for School
Posted on: August 15, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Well, summer is almost over and fall is just around the corner. With fall comes football, the fair, cooler weather, and for some adults and children, school! According to the CDC: School age children, from preschoolers to college students, need vaccines. CDC has online resources and tools to help parents and doctors make sure all kids are up-to-date on recommended vaccines and protected from serious diseases. Your state may require children entering school to be vaccinated against ce ...
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August 2012 Health Care Reform
Posted on: August 8, 2012Categories: HR & ComplianceSummary of Benefits & Coverage We have previously covered Summary of Benefits and Coverage and are revisiting it because all groups that renew after September 23, 2012 must be in compliance with the new SBC requirements. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) requires health plans and health insurance issuers to provide a summary of benefits and coverage (SBC) to applicants and enrollees. Both non-grandfathered and grandfathered plans will need to provide the SBC. Th ...
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Insect Repellent: It keeps you from being what’s for dinner.
Posted on: August 2, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7The summer is almost over...which means that cooler weather (finally!), chili and cornbread, football season, and all of the joys of fall are on the way. However, mosquitos are still on the prowl in the south - and will probably be hanging around for the next few months. Just last week I attended a cook out and got bitten 7 times! Having said that, there have already been a few confirmed diagnoses of West Nile Virus in South Carolina - which makes getting bitten even scarier! Be sure to follow ...
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Stress: Body, Feelings, and Behavior
Posted on: July 30, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7Stress symptoms: Effects on your body, feelings and behavior Stress symptoms may be affecting your health, even though you might not realize it. You may think illness is to blame for that nagging headache, your frequent insomnia or your decreased productivity at work. But stress may actually be the culprit. Indeed, stress symptoms can affect your body, your thoughts and feelings, and your behavior. Being able to recognize common stress symptoms can give you a jump on managing them. Stress that ...
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World Hepatitis Day!
Posted on: July 27, 2012Categories: LiveWell 24/7World Hepatitis Day is July 28th!! In order to raise awareness of this hidden epidemic, the World Health Assembly and the President of the United States designated July 28th as World Hepatitis Day in 2011. Organizations around the world, including the World Health Organization (WHO) and CDC, are using this 2nd annual World Hepatitis Day to raise awareness of the problem and what needs to be done to strengthen efforts in prevention, screening and control of viral hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis: A Gl ...
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