2023 Chronic Disease at Work – Benefits Canada.com https://www.benefitscanada.com Canada's most influential pension and benefits publication for decision-makers Tue, 07 May 2024 15:03:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8 Coverage of the 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/coverage-of-the-2023-chronic-disease-at-work-conference/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 13:00:45 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133503 For almost 10 years, Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference has examined the current trends in chronic disease in Canada and what they mean for plan sponsors. The 2023 conference, which was hosted virtually, featured sessions on topics including disability management, substance-use disorder, multiple sclerosis, obesity management, mental health and much more. Find out what you […]

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]]> Proactive, customized health and wellness strategies must consider pandemic impacts https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/proactive-customized-health-and-wellness-strategies-must-consider-pandemic-impacts/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:59:04 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133839 In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, employers will likely start to see more chronic diseases in their employee population and should consider proactive strategies for supporting workers’ overall health, said Peter Nord, chief medical officer at Medcan, during Benefits Canada’s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference in early February. “Employees are looking around for […]

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]]> What employers need to know about alopecia areata https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/what-employers-need-to-know-about-alopecia-areata/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:58:10 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133841 In just three months, Jennifer Krahn’s life completely changed. The vivacious and confident ex-athlete and biology teacher began her journey with alopecia areata when she noticed a small bald spot on her head 14 years ago. She tried to treat the spot with steroids, but wasn’t successful. Within three months, she experienced total hair loss, […]

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]]> A look at the impact of shingles in the workplace https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/a-look-at-the-impact-of-shingles-in-the-workplace/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:57:07 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133843 In 2021, Marcy came into Pavithra Ravinatarajan’s pharmacy with a handful of blisters on her face, which she thought was the result of a new moisturizer or detergent. Ravinatarajan could tell that wasn’t the case: it was clear the patient, whose name has been changed, had shingles. When Marcy went to see a doctor at […]

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]]> How employers can support plan members with multiple sclerosis https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/how-employers-can-support-plan-members-with-multiple-sclerosis/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:56:12 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133845 Multiple sclerosis, which tends to strike at the height of people’s working years, can have a significant impact on their productivity at work, as well as an opportunity cost of being unable to do the work they want to do, said Larry Lynd, professor at the University of British Columbia’s faculty of pharmaceutical sciences, during […]

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]]> Return-to-work strategies, open communication help alleviate employee stress, anxiety https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/return-to-work-strategies-open-communication-help-alleviate-employee-stress-anxiety/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:55:25 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133507 While the World Health Organization defines stress as any type of change that causes physical, emotional or psychological strain, simply put, it’s the body’s response to anything that requires attention or action, according to Sherry Hnatyshyn-Webster, Carepath Inc.’s managing director, speaking during a session at Benefits Canada‘s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference in early […]

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]]> Evidence-based treatments key to effective obesity management https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/evidence-based-treatments-key-to-effective-obesity-management/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:54:27 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133505 We live in an information ecosystem — especially when talking about obesity — that’s full of misinformation, fads and gimmicks, said Ian Patton, director of advocacy and public engagement at Obesity Canada, during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference in early February. In the session, supported by Desjardins Insurance, he noted […]

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]]> Supporting employees with chronic, complex conditions helps manage benefits costs https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/supporting-employees-with-chronic-complex-conditions-helps-manage-benefits-costs/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:53:19 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133993 When it comes to chronic conditions, there’s a difference in understanding and appreciating — “and this difference goes a long way in helping employers navigate their disability claims and accommodations,” said Yvonne Murphy, director of disability claims and group benefits at Sun Life Financial Inc., during a session at Benefits Canada’s 2023 Chronic Disease at Work conference. […]

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]]> Addressing substance use as a health concern, not a performance issue https://www.benefitscanada.com/events/conference-coverage/addressing-substance-use-as-a-health-concern-not-a-performance-issue/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 12:52:58 +0000 https://www.benefitscanada.com/?p=133996 Stigmatization is a pervasive issue for people living with a substance-use disorder, said Anthony Esposti, chief executive officer at the Community Addictions Peer Support Association, during a session at Benefits Canada’s Chronic Disease at Work conference in February. Stigma is best understood as a deeply held set of false beliefs about a group of people […]

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