Hypertension is high blood pressure. Hypertension is sometimes called the ‘silent killer’ because it produces no symptoms and could go unnoticed and untreated for years. Hypertension is a public health epidemic. Approximately 4 in 10 adults over age 25 have hypertension and in many countries another 1 in 5 have pre-hypertension. An estimated 9/10 adults living to 80 … [Read more...] about World Hypertension Day: May 17th
Conversation is a two-way activity; listening is a very important part to ensure effective communication. Make plans to view the May EAP Online Seminar, Are you a good Listener, May 16 or after. This session will offer practical tips and discuss the benefits of being a good listener. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free, confidential service to help you and your … [Read more...] about Are You a Good Listener?
In addition to their traditional services, Mercy EAP is presenting monthly webinars throughout 2023. Make plans to view the April Webinar, Guiding your Family to Greener Living, April 18th or after. This Session will explore the steps to greener living and how to guide family to living more sustainably. Session will help connect intentions with actions for better … [Read more...] about Guiding your Family to Greener Living
Project HEAL which stands for help, educate, advocate and listen, is a coordinated community approach to reduce sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking. Project Heal strives to improve campus prevention, response, and training through appropriate policy and procedure adoption, inter-departmental collaboration and cooperation, and by developing intentional … [Read more...] about Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Project Heal and Employee Resources
22nd Anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) The National Sexual Violence Resource Center's mission is to increase awareness about sexual violence worldwide and educate communities on how to prevent it. You can help raise support by participating in the SAAM day of Action, April 4, by wearing teal — the color of sexual violence prevention — and post a selfie to … [Read more...] about Wear Teal April 4