Regular screenings for breast cancer are so important because of its severity and commonality. 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 43,250 women in the U.S. are expected to die in 2022 from breast cancer. The key to survival and getting medical treatment is early detection.
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Improving access to healthcare in the workplace has become an important topic in the past decade. Healthcare costs keep going up and it’s hard for employees to find time to see the doctor, but with on-site clinics that could change. More than 30% of on-site clinics provide primary care services, and this number is expected to increase. On-site clinics are a step forward for employers who want to deliver valuable healthcare experiences for their employees. When on-site clinics are managed and designed correctly, they can deliver high value for both the employer and employee.
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Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death in the United States with an estimated 659,000 people dying each year. However, there are strategies that you can begin practicing to help protect your heart. In honor of American Heart Month, our OnSite Health nurses have compiled 8 strategies for preventing heart disease that you can begin today!
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From improving employee health benefits to offering on-site workplace health options, many organizations are beginning to understand the importance of employee health and its direct impact on the company. One way that employers are encouraging employees to monitor their personal health is by offering biometric health screenings. Offered as an on-site workplace screening, biometric health screenings give participants immediate results and feedback that educate and motivate them to set and meet health goals; this can lead to reduced healthcare costs and positive behavioral changes. But what else can biometric health screenings do for your organization? Let’s find out.
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Poor eye health can create a major hazard in the workplace leading to decreased productivity, efficiency, and an increase in workplace accidents. However, organizations can take charge and better the eye health of all their employees through regular vision screenings. In the blog, we will discuss the importance of vision screening employees, the benefits of doing so, as well as how you can implement a vision screening program in your workplace with the help of OnSite Health.
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