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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.

The Power of Inclusion

DC’s Department of Disability Services can transform your business through the many services it provides to Washington D.C. communities!

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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.

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.

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.

Mayor Bowser moves DC Health to Anacostia

Legislation requiring state agencies to conduct studies can be used to inform lawmakers for future bill topics.

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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.

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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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Health & Wellness

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.

The Power of Inclusion

Northern Virginia Community College’s Earn to Learn program hopes to address nursing shortage

Maryland sees record enrollment in health insurance through state marketplace

5 Tech-Driven Strategies to Support Mental Health in the Workplace

Mayor Bowser moves DC Health to Anacostia

Md. health department to conduct required studies on dental coverage

Study ranks Virginia hospitals second best in the nation

Engage on Regional Policy Efforts

Every week, the Board of Trade engages public officials across the region and takes various actions to advance its mission to drive civic improvements and inclusive economic growth in our region. Subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates on these activities once or twice per week, on average.

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