Wellness

Wellness

Category: Wellness

Physical Activity and Arthritis: The Benefits

Long gone are the days when health care providers told people with arthritis to rest their joints. In fact, physical activity can reduce pain...

NARCAN: A Safety Net for Staff and Patients

“Many of our members recommend NARCAN® nasal spray for its safety and ease of administration, particularly when used in emergency situations. There are legal protections in...

April 29, 2024

Stress Awareness Month: Understanding Stress and Building Resilience

What is stress? People experience stress as they adjust to a continually changing environment. Stress has physical and emotional effects; it can create both...

April 11, 2024

Mental Health First Aid Certification Course

Offered Exclusively to GVMA Members and their support staff! Mental Health First Aid Certification CourseSunday, May 19, 20248 am – 4:00 pm Registration will...

From the Compass: Nutrition Month 2024

Eat Healthy on a Budget Healthy eating is important at every age—and can be done on a budget. Here are some tips. Plan, plan,...

March 25, 2024

Women’s History Month 2024

#InspireInclusion Women’s History Month is celebrated every March. This year’s theme is #InspireInclusion. You can collectively contribute to shaping a more harmonious world when you...

March 12, 2024

From The Compass: Finances and Wellbeing

Stress and Financial Wellbeing While relationships are important, one key relationship that many people often fail to identify is the one they have with...

March 5, 2024

Workplace Safety: Reducing Airborne Pathogens

It’s Airborne so Let’s Do Something About the Air… By Dr. Laura Smallwood, DVM DACVIM (SAIM) RYT-200 Preventing transmission of disease between patients in...

March 1, 2024

From The Compass: Independent Thinking

Independent Thoughts in a Loud World “The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”—Coco Chanel What are independent thoughts? Independent thoughts...

February 26, 2024

From the Compass: What is seasonal affective disorder?

Seasonal Affective Disorder What is seasonal affective disorder? Many people go through short periods of time where they feel sad or not like their...