Quarterly Wage Parity Certification Deadline Passed!
Posted October 7, 2014 in Compliance Alerts
Did you miss the September 1 deadline for wage parity certification? It’s not too late! You can join the Mobile Health network and set up a plan to be compliant with all wage parity regulations, retroactively and going forward. Our Mobile Health network is designed to ease the burden of staying co[Read more]
Meet the Staff: Edwidge Desgraves, Hempstead Site Manager
Posted October 6, 2014 in Mobile Health Updates
Mobile Health is proud to introduce Edwidge Desgraves for this fifth edition of Meet the Staff. Edwidge is the new Hempstead Site Manager, supervising the daily operations of our Hempstead clinic. Born in Queens Hospital and raised in Queens, Edwidge first became a licensed practical nurse (LPN) at [Read more]
Health Literacy Month
Posted October 3, 2014 in Health & Wellness
Health literacy is defined as “the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.” (Healthy People 2010) Even those with strong literacy skills can have difficulty interpreting[Read more]
5 Noteworthy HR Statistics
Posted October 3, 2014 in Health & Wellness
Human Resources plays an important role in companies, from ensuring the right hiring decisions are made to staying compliant with DOL, FCRA and other regulations. Below are some disturbing HR statistics that can be hard to believe, all of which any company can avoid with the proper pre-employment sc[Read more]
NYS Youth Tax Refunds!
Posted October 3, 2014 in Business Resources
You can expect at least a 200% increase in your tax credits by allowing Mobile Health’s partner to handle the workload of finding all the federal and state tax credits that your company is owed, and there is no upfront cost to register for this program. How many employees have you hired this y[Read more]
The Flu and Pregnancy
Posted October 2, 2014 in Health & Wellness
While some expectant mothers may believe that they should steer clear of the flu shot, the fact is that they are among the groups that are especially encouraged to get it. The reasons for this recommendation, put forth by the CDC, relate to the changes in a pregnant woman’s body that make it e[Read more]
Flu Signs, Symptoms and Simple Ways to Stay Healthy
Posted August 29, 2014 in Health & Wellness
The flu can be a serious disease, but how can you be sure that you’re not just dealing with the common cold? Here are some differences between the two diseases, and a closer look at the signs of a flu infection. While influenza is often confused for the common cold, the flu can result in[Read more]
Are BPA-Free Products Safe?
Posted August 29, 2014 in Health & Wellness
Take a trip down the plastic storage or water bottle aisle in your local grocery store and you’re likely to encounter the increasingly-common “BPA-free” promise. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has been used in the creation of plastics since the 1950’s, but a wave of rec[Read more]
Workshop Encore: Promoting Flu Vaccines at the Workplace
Posted August 26, 2014 in Webinars & Events
As a result of our August workshop’s success, Mobile Health is offering a free encore workshop, “Promoting Flu Vaccines at the Workplace,” on September 12 with morning and afternoon sessions. The workshop is designed to help educate attendees on effective methods for coordinating a[Read more]
Meet the Staff: Matt Staggs, Flu Vaccination Event Coordinator
Posted August 13, 2014 in Mobile Health Updates
For the September edition of Meet the Staff, we will be learning about Matt Staggs, Mobile Health’s new Flu Vaccination Event Coordinator. Matt is responsible for coordinating the flu vaccination programs on-site and at all six Mobile Health locations. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri,[Read more]