Let’s recognize women for their unique contributions to our Valley. Join us for a night of inspiring conversation, networking and more!
Take the first step towards celebrating all you are and all you can offer to the world. Join local business executive and nationally recognized speaker, Ruth Bowdish, as she discusses her personal struggle and success and gives you the tips and tricks needed to propel your life forward and achieve everything you want to.
Become all you can be as we dedicate the night to celebrating and uplifting amazing women in Mahoning Valley!
Network, learn and grow – in a safe, supportive atmosphere. Join us!
Are you where you want to be?
In your career?
In your relationships?
In your life?
What’s holding you back from becoming the success you know you can be?
Heavy hors d’oeuvres and some drinks provided, cash bar available
Event Cost:
$25/ person – Includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, drink tickets (for alcoholic beverages), non-alcoholic beverages, and cash bar available
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States, except for skin cancers. It is about 30% (or 1 in 3) of all new female cancers each year. In fact, The American Cancer Society estimates that about 287,850 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the US in 2022.
Although one of the most common, breast cancer is also one of the most successfully treated types of cancer, especially if caught early on. Given the more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States and collective high 5-year relative survival rates, there’s hope for those receiving diagnoses that they will continue to live happy, healthy, cancer-free lives post-treatment.
It’s important for women to understand how to manage risk when it comes to breast cancer. Talking with your healthcare provider about a screening strategy that’s right for you is a necessary first step in prevention. Your healthcare provider can help you assess your individualized risk factors and determine a screening schedule. Dependent on risk factors, some women choose to:
Start getting screened at a younger age
Get screened more often
Get screened with both mammograms and MRIs (a type of scan that creates detailed images of areas inside the body)
To learn more about breast cancer, visit the American Cancer Society website. Those who are facing breast cancer can even connect with someone who’s been in their shoes with the Breast Cancer Support Network – Reach to Recovery program.
Whether you are interested in learning about risk factors, prevention, detection or have received a diagnosis, On Demand is here to support you. Call or schedule your yearly Well-Woman visit to our offices.
References
American Cancer Society. Cancer Facts and Figures 2022. Atlanta, GA: American Cancer Society; 2022.
Join On Demand Occupational Medicine for a Lunch & Learn discussing Wellness in the Workforce!
Join our very own, Ruth Bowdish, a nationally recognized speaker, and Sara Pease, CNP, FNP-BC, our resident expert, to learn about these key topics:
Wellness programs
On-site medical services
Telehealth for your workforce
Illness and injury care on the job site
Increase employee engagement and retention by providing more than just a paycheck
Attendees will have the special opportunity to get questions answered by our panel of On Demand medical providers! They can also gain information about BWC medical services and learn how to control your costs by keeping workplaces safe and getting injured workers back to work.
Details
When: August 19, 2022 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: On Demand Occupational Medicine • 5760 Patriot Blvd. Austintown, OH 44515
Cost: FREE TO THE PUBLIC (Lunch will be provided by the Mocha House)
Sign Up Today
Sign up by Monday, August 15 to secure your spot! Click this link to sign up now.
Join On Demand Occupational Medicine for a Lunch & Learn discussing Employment Drug Testing: A thing of the past or more important than ever?
Join our very own, nationally recognized expert, Ruth Bowdish, as well as a representative from the BWC and special guests from the recovery community to get all the following questions answered and more!
Is drug testing costing you employees?
Can you still test for marijuana?
Do you have to terminate if an employee fails a drug test?
How does a drug free policy fit into today’s culture?
How can an employment drug test save lives?
You can also learn more information about the BWC Substance Use Recovery and Workplace Safety Program and how you can earn valuable reimbursements for many of your drug program costs!
Details
When: June 21, 2022 • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Where: On Demand Occupational Medicine • 5760 Patriot Blvd. Austintown, OH 44515
Cost: $25 per person (lunch will be provided)
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Sign up by Friday, June 17, 2022 to secure your spot! Click this link to sign up now.
The cost of COVID-19 testing and treatment, as well as vaccinations, have been covered in whole or in part by government funding through the U.S. Health Resources & Services Administration since the start of the pandemic. Unfortunately, these subsidies are ending.
IMPORTANT
Effective immediately, COVID-19 testing and treatment, as well as vaccinations and booster must be self-paid or covered by your health insurance. If you have questions, please contact our office or visit https://www.hrsa.gov.
On Demand Immediate Care and Occupational Medicine will host a “Mini-Med Clinic” at this years HBA Home & Garden Show. Members of our staff will be offering brief health assessments (including BMI, Blood Pressure, Weight & Glucose checks) and COVID-19 Vaccinations on-site at no cost to those attending the show.
The Home & Garden Show will take place at the Canfield Fairgrounds Event Center on the following dates:
Friday, March 4 — Noon-8PM
Saturday, March 5 — 10AM-8PM
Sunday, March 6 — 10AM-4PM
Be sure to stop by our booth for a health assessment and to learn more about On Demand and its services.
Is my office job affecting my mental and physical health?
Did you know over 860,000 people work in offices across the United States?
The common office job is typically 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Eight hours a day, five days a week may not sound like much, but it certainly takes a toll on the body long-term. Both your mental health and physical health are affected by your office job, whether you realize it or not. Keep reading to learn more about three ways sitting in an office chair all day affects your body and physical health long-term.
Neck and shoulder pain
We’re all guilty of hunching over to stare intently at our computers or to type that lengthy email, but the side effects on your body can be quite harsh and lead to chronic neck and shoulder pain. In fact, the average weight of a human head is about 12 pounds. So when you’re hunched over or tilting your head different ways, imagine a bowling ball weighing down your muscles that are meant to support your head. Pain in the shoulders and neck from staring at digital devices is referred to as “tech neck,” and it certainly doesn’t help that we’re usually looking down at our smart phones throughout the day. The muscles in our necks are working overtime to make sure our head stays up. Sitting in an office chair for several hours a day can be damaging to your neck muscles if you are not sitting properly. In fact, sitting at 90 degrees isn’t great for your neck either. Try these tips below to relax your neck and shoulders and avoid chronic pain:
Use an office chair that allows you the flexibility to lean back or that has a head rest for you to relax your neck
Stop and do neck stretches every hour to loosen up the constricted muscles
Be cautious of how long you’ve been staring down at something and fix your posture when needed
Depression and social anxiety
According to a workplace design and mental health report by Jennifer Veitch, Ph.D., “People who are employed full-time outside the home spend approximately 33 percent of their waking hours at their workplace.” Being in a small, enclosed space can increase the chances of someone developing depression or social anxiety, or worsening symptoms of someone already suffering with their mental health. Experts say that being in natural environments like parks or lakes are good for mental health while dim, artificial work spaces are not good for someone’s mental health.
Office jobs can also be isolating as face-to-face communication may be limited. Instead, coworkers communicate through direct messaging or email for instant gratification, thus leading to withdrawal from social situations and limiting one’s ability to connect with others. Ways to reduce social anxiety or depression in the workplace include:
Placing plants in your office space – if you do not get enough sunlight in your office, fake plants can also work to boost your mood
Get up and walk during your lunch breaks to get some fresh air
Ask your coworker questions face-to-face rather than emailing them
Decorate your office to make it feel like a comfortable, safe space that is your own
Computer Vision Syndrome (Eyestrain)
Staring at a computer several hours a day can be detrimental to your vision. The blue light and high visual demands from digital devices causes the eyes to develop computer vision syndrome (CVS). CVS symptoms can include dry eyes, neck and shoulder problems, eyestrain and headaches. Maintaining an office job most likely requires you to stare at computers for at least half of your work day, and in most cases, about seven hours a day. Experts say to follow the 20-20-20 rule: take 20 seconds to stare at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes. Other ways to reduce the likelihood of CVS include:
Purchasing blue light blocking glasses or replace current lenses with blue light blocking ability
Make sure your computer is at eye-level and not a lower level where you are bending your neck or hunched over
Blink! Blinking frequently prevents the eyes from drying out as quickly
Back pain
Not only is back pain a literal pain to deal with, but it can also lead to poor posture. There are many ways to position yourself to get work done in the office. Some people slouch, some may sit up-right and some may even choose to stand at their desk. Not everyone requires the same position, though. For example, office workers should adjust their chairs according to elbow, thigh and calf measurements and resting eye level. Lower back support is also a common way to measure the quality of office chair you are in. It is important to choose a chair with lumbar support. The lumbar spine uses the soft tissues in the back to help hold the body upright and support weight from the upper body. Just like all other muscles, if there is too much stress on the lumbar spine, it will become inflamed and become severely painful. To help aid in back pain, you can:
Purchase an office chair or cushion made to support the back
Pay close attention to your posture throughout the day and adjust accordingly
Stand up and stretch your back by performing these stretches
Metabolic Syndrome
Mayo Clinic describes metabolic syndrome as “a cluster of conditions that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes.” Conditions of metabolic syndrome can include high blood pressure, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels. People working in sedentary office jobs tend to have a slower metabolism, thus leading to weight gain or increased risk of disease. Generally, metabolic syndrome is caused by inactivity or obesity. To avoid metabolic syndrome or weight gain, it’s important to get up and moving as much as you can throughout your workday. You can try:
Parking further away from your entrance for a longer walk into work
Taking a 10-15 minute walk during your lunch break
Getting up and stretching every 30 minutes you are sitting
Making sure you are engaging in exercise a few days a week or on weekends
On Demand Occupational Medicine has an in-house immediate and primary care for all of your health needs. Be sure to call to schedule an appointment with one of our medical providers, or simply walk in.
