We face difficult times. The coronavirus outbreak has created uncertainty for business owners as well as team members and the customers and communities they serve. Team members on the front lines of essential services work long hours under the constant threat of infection. Customers face shortages of goods and services. Other team members have been […]
Mesa County Public Health usually offers in its monthly columns resources and tips to promote health in the workplace. Instead of providing more suggestions, I’d like to offer my thanks for what’s already been done. In a mere month, life as we know it has been disrupted — all in the name of public health. […]
The Affordable Care Act and the general need for convenience in accessing health care services have changed how some providers view the modern medical office space. A decade since the federal legislation was enacted, many health care professionals and diagnostic centers have ditched their old-fashioned, sterile-looking office setups for flashier and, more important, conveniently located […]
There’s so much advice going around lately I’m about ready to stop listening. Just thinking about all the things I should be doing — or NOT doing — makes my head spin. The coronavirus outbreak has quickly changed our lives. We face dilemmas about not only our health, but also our jobs and money. That’s […]
Affordable health care seems to be top of mind for everyone, lately. It’s no wonder creative health care solutions are popping up out of necessity to control rising costs on both the insurance and provider sides of care. The good news: Creative solutions work. Direct primary care clinics like Trailhead and Appleton clinics have cropped […]
Small businesses are the fabric of the Colorado economy. Their success depends on the ability to freely market products and services to communities across the state. As Americans face the new reality of social distancing measures brought on by the coronavirus outbreak, small businesses bear the brunt of those measures and face serious challenges with […]
For businesses handling day-to-day employment issues, it seems like the only constant is change. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently overhauled regulations governing how employees are paid even as state and federal courts change how various aspects of employment laws are interpreted. Federal agencies change employer responsibilities and employee rights on what seems […]
The Grand Valley is home to some of the best views, trails and other natural amenities. With so many scenic and recreational opportunities, it’s no wonder the people who live here are among the most physically active and healthy in the nation. On weekends, residents hike and ride the trails that are so valuable to […]
Do you own or control a small business? Do you have a business owner’s policy (BOP)? If not, you might want to look at getting a BOP. Why? Because too many things can happen that could affect your bottom line and financial stability. Once while walking down Main Street, I spotted a sad sign. The […]
Feeling sick? What’s the first thing you do? Pop a pill? Research organic and natural solutions? If you answered the first one, you’re not alone. It almost seems like a standard measure. It’s a habit we picked up from our health care system. What we should ask is this: Why am I getting sick in […]