As awareness of the interconnectedness between health, productivity, and overall well-being continues to grow, companies are increasingly recognizing the imperative to prioritize the health and well-being of their employees.
Capital Area Food Bank Releases Annual Impact Report
While some national headlines spoke of economic recovery, Capital Area Food Bank’s research shows that food insecurity continued to rise for many communities in our region.
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Northern Virginia Community College’s Earn to Learn program hopes to address nursing shortage
Some Northern Virginia Community College nursing students will be paid a stipend while they train in a hospital. It’s part of a program that aims to address Virginia’s nursing shortage.
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Maryland sees record enrollment in health insurance through state marketplace
Maryland's health insurance marketplace saw a 16% enrollment increase during open season, marking seven consecutive years of growth in state-based plans.
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5 Tech-Driven Strategies to Support Mental Health in the Workplace
Poor mental health can hurt workplace productivity and cost billions, but tech solutions to address it are growing rapidly.
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Mayor Bowser moves DC Health to Anacostia
Legislation requiring state agencies to conduct studies can be used to inform lawmakers for future bill topics.
Md. health department to conduct required studies on dental coverage
A new report conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University shows that a person’s race, ethnicity and address are major predictors of dying prematurely in a region known for affluence.
Study ranks Virginia hospitals second best in the nation
Leapfrog looked at a total of 72 hospitals in Virginia. Of those hospitals, 56.3% received an “A” grade in the spring of 2024.
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