by Marion County Hospital District | Jul 5, 2023 | News
Some people may associate “job” with “stress,” so it might be strange to hear the phrase “workplace wellness.” The word “wellness” involves physical, mental, and emotional health, and there are two distinct groups of people who need to prioritize workplace...
by Marion County Hospital District | Jun 26, 2023 | News
Your grocery store’s produce aisle likely has a wide variety of options, thanks to a large international trade network. Fruits and vegetables can be grown in one place and shipped thousands of miles to your local supermarket. Distributors can also delay ripening to...
by Marion County Hospital District | Jun 19, 2023 | News
Florida is famously the Sunshine State — but during the dog days of summer, that may not be a good thing. Sun exposure carries a number of health risks, from sunburn to skin cancer to heatstroke. Some people are more susceptible than others, depending on their skin...
by Marion County Hospital District | May 23, 2023 | News
May is Global Employee Health and Wellness Month, but actually, workplace wellness should be a year-round campaign! As people spend about half their waking hours at work, it’s important to embed healthy behavior within company culture. And of course, employers should...
by Marion County Hospital District | May 9, 2023 | News
High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease, and it can be a chronic illness in its own right. Cardiovascular wellness includes maintaining a healthy blood pressure and lowering your risk of cardiac events such as a stroke. But what does it mean to...
