4 tips for taking care of your mental health

Mental health refers to one’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. One in 5 Americans may experience a mental health condition each year. It affects everything from our thoughts and actions to how we communicate with those around us. Like physical health, it is essential to your overall health and quality of life.

3 things you didn’t know a patient service center could do

Labcorp patient service centers (PSCs) are convenient testing hubs located across the country where patients can go to have a blood draw and other specimen collection for both routine and more complex lab work as part of their holistic healthcare. While appointments can be made in just a few seconds online, walk-ins are also welcome. And with more than 2,000 sites nationwide, most PSCs are within close proximity (approximately three miles) to a patient’s home. Staffed with highly trained phlebotomists, most PSCS also offer additional services that you should know.

4 reasons why a drug-tested workplace is a stronger workplace

If you want to attract the best hires for your company, it's important to demonstrate your commitment to employee wellness. This includes providing a work environment that mitigates risks to employee safety wherever possible. Drug testing, already a standard procedure in many workplaces across the U.S., is one of the most straightforward and effective ways you can prioritize the safety and wellness of your staff.

Just breathe: Stress less with these helpful tips

Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences, and it’s something we all experience at one time or another. A little bit of stress, called “eustress,” is good and helps stimulate us so we can perform daily activities and can enhance productivity. This is the kind of stress that helps us overcome challenges and meet deadlines at work when the pressure’s on, but too much stress can have the opposite effect. This negative stress, known as “distress,” can cause problems not only for our performance at work, but also our overall physical and mental health. April is National Stress Awareness month, so it’s a great time to be proactive about managing your stress levels. Having healthy coping strategies in place, such as breathing exercises, can help you find relief at home, the office or anywhere else you encounter stress.  

Health coaching and nutrition: Quick tips for transforming your diet

What do great athletes, gifted musicians, actors and other elite performers have in common? They often rely on coaches behind the scenes. Coaches facilitate the learning and development of another. They give advice or instruction to improve performance and help a client reach the next level.

4 benefits of health coaching in employee wellness programs

With chronic health conditions driving health insurance premiums to an all-time high, more employers are turning to corporate-sponsored health and well-being programs to help control costs—and with good reason. Research shows that well-implemented workplace health programs can contribute to significant cost savings on employee absenteeism, healthcare costs, workers’ compensation and disability management claims.1

Physical activity helps employees to manage and even reduce risk of diabetes

As you’ve probably heard, many chronic diseases can be managed or outright prevented with physical activity. When it comes to diabetes, enabling employees to become more active through regular activity delivers a host of benefits.

Why health coaching belongs in diabetes prevention

At Labcorp, we believe chronic diseases like diabetes can be prevented by efficient and comprehensive health coaching. That’s why we’re passionate about guiding employees on the path toward their best life. Whether the goal is creating general well-being or managing preexisting conditions, we meet employees where they are and help them meet their overall health and wellness goals.

What are your answers for a healthy and resilient workforce?

As health and wellness manager at Labcorp, Kim Beck believes small changes—like helping improve the health of just one employee—can make big impacts down the line. In her 26 years at Labcorp, she has positioned herself as a prominent advocate for employee well-being by leading the development and execution of a health strategy focused on a holistic approach to colleague health.

One shot for a healthier workforce

Due to increased precautions taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic—wearing masks, social distancing, hand sanitation and cleanliness—the annual flu has been relatively silent since the 2020 season.