by Allison Sakara | Aug 31, 2022 | Mitigate
What are Social Determinants of Health (SDoH), and why should small and mid-sized business owners be concerned about them? SDoH refer to non-medical factors that impact overall health. The leading SDoHs, according to a landmark World Health Organization (WHO) report,...
by Mike Bivins | Sep 8, 2020 | Mitigate
Even before the coronavirus pandemic struck, a landmark report from the World Health Organization (WHO) on Social Determinants of Health (SDoHs) cited poor air quality as one of the leading non-medical factors that impact health. Basically, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)...
by Allison Sakara | Aug 15, 2020 | Mitigate
As business owners, we are responsible for the environment of our workplace. Everyday operations and productivity are dependent upon a healthy workforce, but all too often this is not the case. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA),...
by Allison Sakara | Aug 15, 2020 | Mitigate
Most people are aware that smoking, high cholesterol and high blood pressure are among leading risk factors of heart attack and stroke. But did you know that your business environment can also lead to heart attacks and strokes in your employees and customers?...
by Allison Sakara | Aug 15, 2020 | Mitigate
Important research from the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed leading Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) in homes and businesses, which are: environmental noise, water quality, and air quality. All three pose serious health risks to businesses, employees...
by Mike Bivins | Aug 15, 2020 | Mitigate
Noise: We think we can get used to it, but can we really? Consider: From where you are sitting (or standing) right now – listen and try to identify EVERYTHING you hear. A fan? An air conditioning unit? A laser printer? The coffee machine down the hall? Co-workers...
