❤️ Choosing more fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in daily meals
❤️ Limiting foods high in saturated and trans fats
❤️ Staying physically active; just 30 minutes a day adds up
❤️ Avoiding tobacco use and moderating alcohol

High cholesterol is one of those conditions that often develops silently. But with education, awareness, and access to care, we can change the trajectory. The encouraging truth is that small, consistent steps can make a big difference:

Employers have a unique opportunity to support their teams’ well-being, proactively reduce the burden of chronic disease, and create a healthier, more engaged workforce. Prevention works best when it’s built into everyday life, and workplaces are the perfect platform to make that happen!

By helping businesses save on FICA taxes, Employers Choice creates room to reinvest in employees... whether that’s through training, technology, or other growth initiatives. For me, this partnership is about reframing HR as a key lever for health prevention.

So important to acknowledge that there is a clear link between societal inequality and susceptibility to pandemics. We can't improve health equity if we aren't honest about how these disparities impact public health.

Great video, Sheena. Unfortunately, many people are unsure how to feel about vaccines. It's important that everyone (in healthcare or not) are able to talk respectfully but educationally to people who are skeptical about vaccines.

I'd love to know which action organizations are taking to prevent chronic disease that stand out most to you and why, so be sure to share in the comments below!

Our latest blog outlines how organizations can lead the way in chronic disease prevention, but here’s what I’d add: this is more than a healthcare issue. It’s a leadership one. When business leaders prioritize health, they create ripple effects that extend far beyond their workplace walls.

As healthcare professionals, we have to acknowledge how racism, trauma, lack of access, and underrepresentation in the healthcare system have created gaps in care and trust. #ChronicDiseasePrevention