The end of another school year. Exciting for kids, challenging for parents.

Yes, it’s great to get a break from the hectic pace of the school year, but for many of us, it creates an entirely different problem…what to do to keep our kids entertained, active, and safe over the next few months. And at the same time, finding a solution that doesn’t break the family bank.

Ahh, Memorial Day weekend, the first holiday of the summer. And with it comes the start of water season, which is why May is also National Water Safety Month.

Happy almost Memorial Day, the day each year for remembering and honoring fallen members of the U.S. Armed Forces. And, for most of us, it is also the weekend that signals the official kick-off of Summer!

Don’t have your Memorial Day plans tied down yet? No problem, here are some ideas, and sites to visit, to get you started!

There seems to be a national day of observance for almost everyone…why should superheroes be any different?

That’s right, in case you missed it, Thursday April 28^th was National Superhero Day. In fact, National Superhero Day has been celebrated on 4/28 since 1995.

“If not for stress and caffeine, I’d never get out of bed in the morning.”

There is a grain of truth in this old expression. In moderation, stress (caffeine too according to some studies) can play a positive role in our lives. Unfortunately, stress moderation, particularly in today’s world, can be a challenging goal to reach.

Covid-19 has created new problems for staff nurses while worsening some existing ones in healthcare. Burnout, mandatory overtime, inadequate pay, and benefits are just a few of the common complaints heard from nurses. While healthcare systems work to address these realities facing their staff, Nurses have also been agents of their own change.

Welcome to Spring! The end of March marks the official change from Winter to Spring…and with it, a time for new beginnings and fresh starts!

It’s also a great time to take a look at your personal wellbeing goals and make a conscious push to improve your wellness choices for you and your family. More sunshine, warmer weather, and longer days are the perfect combination for getting ready for the months ahead

Hi Friend, we need your help.

Each quarter, we send out a survey to all of our employees asking you to let us know how we’re doing. It’s short and to the point, taking no more than a minute or two to answer.

Several of you have asked why we do it, and why we send it out every quarter?