Understanding the different ways your team works Do you know what Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Simone Biles, and Albert Einstein all have in common? They all have neurodivergent minds. People who are neurodivergent have differences in the way their brain works, including strengths or difficulties that differ from those [...]
By Christa Marney, RDN, LD, CHWC What food we choose to eat matters, but have you considered that nutrition habits can go beyond what we feed our bodies? Positive nutrition habits begin with our relationship and behaviors with food. National Nutrition Month (March) is a perfect [...]
Colorectal cancer (often called colon cancer, for short) is more common and more deadly than you might realize. It’s the fourth most common cancer in the United States, not counting skin cancers. And more than 50,000 people die from colorectal cancer each year. The good news is that colorectal [...]
Adapted from an article by Sean Glaze, Michael Hyatt Leadership Consulting, March 2019 Team motivation is often the result of one person being bold enough to shake up the status quo with an extraordinary work ethic or enthusiasm that spreads to the entire group. Surprisingly, one of the best [...]
Healthy personal relationships can provide support and help reduce stress. In addition, studies indicate that people with close friends and family may live longer and experience fewer illnesses. Want to give your relationships a boost? Try the following: Prioritize time with friends and family. Spending time with others can [...]
Sharing your experiences helps improve your care It’s almost time for the Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems, an anonymous annual survey that measures patient experiences with the healthcare system, which includes providers, healthcare facilities, and health plans such as those offered by PacificSource. Patient experiences include communication [...]
Now in its 14th year, PacificSource’s Community Health Excellence (CHE) program awards annual grants to healthcare providers in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington to fund projects that address gaps in healthcare delivery, improve outcomes, and make communities healthier. In November 2023, PacificSource announced 26 healthcare organizations would receive funding [...]
Doctors are experts on medical care. But you are the expert on yourself and your life. That's why it's important to be an active patient. When you're actively involved in decisions about your care, you can be sure your choices reflect your values and beliefs. 7 ways to become [...]
6 tips to help you avoid before becoming a Grinch We receive countless messages from sources that the holidays are the happiest time of the year. But for many of us, the holidays are stressful and hectic. They demand extra attention for cooking, cleaning, party planning, hosting, and talking [...]
As fun and meaningful as the winter holidays can be, it can also seem like stress and overindulgence are inevitable. But it doesn’t have to be that way. For this month’s edition of PacificSource in the Kitchen, Sabrina Black, PacificSource Well-being Program Manager, shares 5 simple tips for a [...]
