As summer winds down, parents everywhere are starting to think of the tools they can provide their children to make this school year successful. Did you know, the key to a successful school year can be as easy as providing a healthy breakfast? It’s true! Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing discovered […]
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Article Submitted by: House of Ruth Maryland With one out of every four American women reporting physical abuse by an intimate partner at some point in their lives, it is a certainty that in every workplace, the issue is affecting employees. Whether it’s a threatening phone call, repeated absences due to injury, or decreased
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WellAdvantage™, a preventive health and corporate wellness company, ranks number one (#1) on the Baltimore Business Journal’s (BBJ) list of the 25 Fastest-Growing Woman-Owned Businesses. The BBJ list ranks 25 woman-led companies in the Greater Baltimore area according to the percentage of growth between 2012 and 2013. Business leaders were recognized at the BBJ’s Enterprising
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As the manager of WellAdvantage’s Customer Service & Data Management Department, Renee Tripp brings nearly six years of experience in the field to her role. She has particular expertise in database management and development, customized Web design platforms, Web administration reporting and incentive campaign design. She thrives in a fast-paced environment and is right at
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Without realizing it, the sun could be damaging your eyes or your skin. Take the necessary precautions to prevent UV radiation complications. Being exposed to too much UV radiation has been shown to cause a variety of visual impairments. The American Optometric Association (www.aoa.org) informs, “The sun’s UV radiation can cause cataracts; benign growths on
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When it comes to making the commitment to stop smoking forever, there are three basic tips that WellAdvantage Director of Coaching Programs Liz Clark believes can make the difference between success and failure. “Every time we talk to ex-smokers, these three tips are cited time after time,” Liz reports. “Best of all, they are simple
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SmartCEO’s 2014 Brava! Awards recognize 30 of Greater Baltimore’s top women business leaders. SYKESVILLE, MD (July 2, 2014) – Baltimore SmartCEO has named WellAdvantage™ CEO Jeanne Puglisi Sherwood, RN as one of its 2014 Brava! Award winners. The Brava! Awards program celebrates female CEOs who combine their irrepressible entrepreneurial spirit with a passion for giving
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Vice President of Operations Bonnie Monroe brings nearly 23 years of experience in human resources to her role at WellAdvantage. She has worked in a wide range of industries, including telecommunications, aviation, international non-profit, and corporate wellness Bonnie’s expertise includes executive-level operational leadership, organizational development, strategic planning, organizational risk assessment, IT systems oversight, human resources
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Knowing your long-term risk for heart attack and stroke is a simple fitness test away. In two separate studies, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have found that how fast a middle-age person can run a mile can help predict the risk of dying of heart attack or stroke decades later for men and could be
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Celebrate June by going for a hike on one of many local or national trails in your area. First, make sure you have packed properly. Below are necessary items for basic packs/day trips. Once you have your basic pack ready, you can build from there. Determining what to take depends on where you will be
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