Category: Occupational Health

Reduce Employee Absences by Preventing Spread of Flu

Posted: September 24, 2019

As we head into October, we are reminded that flu season is straight ahead. The good news is, it’s becoming easier to get vaccinated against various strains of influenza. Hospitals and pharmacies are stepping up and offering clinics and even drive-through centers in some cases. Employers, too, can play a role to help their employees [...] Read Post

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A Wake-up Call about Sleepiness and Fatigue at Work

Posted: June 17, 2019

According to a national poll administered by the American Sleep Foundation, more than one-third of the U.S. workforce report daytime sleepiness, which amounts to approximately 5.7 million individuals, or roughly the entire population of Denmark.* Fatigue and sleepiness are considered serious workplace hazards. They are different, but can be experienced together. Sleepiness refers to the [...] Read Post

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What is the Lehigh Valley Safety Peer Group and How Does it Help Employers?

Posted: June 14, 2019

How many U.S. workers are sleep deprived, and what can employers do to help them? How should employers handle substance abuse in the workplace? What are the legal ramifications of employees using medical marijuana? These are just a few of the topics tackled at the Lehigh Valley Safety Peer Group, a consortium of Lehigh Valley area [...] Read Post

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Populytics Names Scott Appnel Manager, Business Development

Posted: February 28, 2019

Populytics Inc., wholly owned data analytics and population health management subsidiary of Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), has appointed Scott Appnel as Manager, Business Development. In this role, Appnel has oversight of the sales, account management, and growth of the Network’s employer health solutions, including corporate wellness, behavioral health, and occupational health. With this transition, [...] Read Post

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2018 in Review

Posted: December 17, 2018

Populytics celebrates its fifth anniversary this month. To recognize this milestone, we wanted to share some of Populytics’ top accomplishments for 2018. We’re gearing up for continued progress in 2019 amidst the demands of an ever-changing health care industry and marketplace. Healthier people: Our analytics work with Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) has helped physicians [...] Read Post

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