Over the last 10 years cancer treatment has improved dramatically with the introduction of concepts such as precision medicine. Thanks to this new revolutionary approach to treatment, cancer patients can now get treatment that is tailored their tumor’s specific gene mutations, which ultimately results in potentially better outcomes.  If treatment can be tailored, what does […]

Cancer in the female organs go undetected far too often because most women and those who love them are unaware of the signs and symptoms. Unfortunately, this means many gynecologic cancers are found in the advanced disease stage with limited treatment options. Consider starting the New Year off with your health and the health of […]

Everyday there are new tips introduced on what’s healthy and what’s not. “Don’t eat too much red meat it causes cancer!”  “Eat red meat for increased protein”. If you follow food trends you may find yourself on a rollercoaster. Let’s get off the rollercoaster together in this month’s Cancer series webinar. We know one’s diet […]

Lung cancer claims more lives than any other cancer type. It accounts for about 2.5 times as many deaths in men than prostate cancer and 1.5 times as many deaths in women than breast cancer. Smoking or secondhand smoke are by far the leading causes, but there could be other causes as well. Unfortunately, many […]

One of the most common problems for workplace wellness programs is a lack of employee engagement. This session will address the barriers to engagement and demonstrate best practices in developing a communications strategy for wellness programs. Attendees will learn how to improve their communications, effectively launch new initiatives, and re-engage the workforce in well-being. Participants […]

October is breast cancer awareness month and we want use this month to bring more awareness about the disease through education. For many of us, breast cancer has touched a neighbor, a co-worker, a friend, a family member, and maybe even us. There are so many questions we all hear about breast cancer that we […]

At the American Cancer Society, we are working across public and private sectors to lead the fight for a world without cancer. As employers, you are uniquely positioned to change the course of cancer in workplaces and communities, for employees and families, and for future generations of leaders. The American Cancer Society offers programs, communication […]

Though the overall incidence of prostate cancer is on the decline nationwide, in Arizona prostate cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death for men. Many employees and their spouses have questions about prostate cancer – Who should be screened and when? What does a diagnosis mean for the future?  What are […]

Join us and presenter Jason Lang, MPH, MS for an overview of the updated 2019 CDC ScoreCard. Learn about the “New and Improved” ScoreCard and how you can utilize it to evaluate your worksite wellness program. Presented by: Jason Lang, MPH, MS CDC Workplace Health Program Division of Population Health On-Demand webinar access, slides, and […]

Mindfulness meditation has become popular for helping individuals recover physically and emotionally from typical work stressors. People who regularly practice mindfulness and reflection tend to develop a deeper awareness of self, others, situations, and environments. Besides the positive effects on individuals, mindfulness contributes to workplace effectiveness through greater empathy, enhanced collaboration, and more contemplative decision-making, […]