Six Steps to Mitigate Health Risks from COVID-19

This year end and holiday season, as we make our final decisions on whom to see, when, and in what circumstances, we find ourselves immersed in yet another battle between conflicting emotions and human traits. Among them all, the desire to be with others and rational apprehension, or caution, seem to stand out time and time again. Having exercised my medical profession for the past 25 years, most especially in occupational medicine, and with a large circle of family and friends who are on my mind especially at this time of year, here’s my six-step checklist on how you, your family, friends, and loved ones can stay healthy and safe this holiday season.

DriverCheck adds vaccination tracking feature to COVIDdetect platform, part of its mission to simplify testing programs for Canadian companies

DriverCheck, the leader in occupational medical testing, announces the addition of a robust vaccination tracking feature to it successful COVIDdetect software. A powerful and timesaving add-on for administrators and easy to use by employees, the new feature helps employers gather all of their relevant COVID-19 testing and vaccination data in one solution, making it more efficient on COVID program administrators and reducing manual work.

COVID-19 Test Kits Available For Purchase On Standalone Basis

DriverCheck now offers COVID-19 antigen tests - the BTNX Rapid Response™ COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test¹ - for purchase on a standalone basis.

The Rapid Response™ comes in a kit of 5 individual tests, with each test having an individually packed swab and buffer solution. This is the perfect solution for testing smaller groups, and events or meetings. Antigen tests are most effective in the 2 days before the onset of symptoms and for the next 3 days starting when symptoms develop. These tests are relativity inexpensive when compared to PCR testing, offer results in 15-30 minutes, and are useful for screening, and surveillance of COVID-19.

FFDS Speaker Spotlight – Meet Allan Kehler, Out From The Shadows Consulting Inc.

MENTAL HEALTH: FINDING YOUR VOICE

HOW TO STOP SUFFERING IN SILENCE AND CREATE AN ATTITUDE OF RESILIENCE

Takeaways from Mental Health: Finding Your Voice

  • Reflect on one’s mental health through an interactive quiz

  • Identify barriers that prevent individuals from seeking help

  • Review strategies to support someone who appears to be in distress

  • Shatter the stigma and stereotypes associated with mental health

  • Learn the 6 commitments to creating wellness in the workplace