Vision

In case you have been off the grid or under a rock for the last few months, here is a news flash: The legislative and executive branches of the U.S.government are looking at ways to overhaul the health care system with universal coverage and health care cost reductions as stated goals.

One thing is for sure. … Continue Reading »

Editorial Contact:
Gayle K. Christopher, Ph.D.
(205)437-3034
gchristopher@oakstonepub.com
Personal Best®, a leader in employee wellness publishing and a division of Oakstone® Publishing, a Boston Ventures company, announces the early success of CorporateWellnessAdvisor.com.

“We are very pleased with the initial success of CorporateWellnessAdvisor.com and hope to continue to build helpful content and community among wellness professionals,” says managing editor, Gayle Christopher, … Continue Reading »

Editorial Contact:
Gayle K. Christopher, Ph.D.
(205)437-3034
gchristopher@oakstonepub.com

PERSONAL BEST® LAUNCHES CORPORATEWELLNESSADVISOR.COM
Birmingham, AL, July 1, 2009—Personal Best®, a leader in employee wellness publishing and a division of Oakstone® Publishing, a Boston Ventures company, announces the launch of CorporateWellnessAdvisor.com.

“Our special mission at Personal Best® is to help inspire employees to live healthier lives, change bad habits, and by doing so, … Continue Reading »

Of course you want to hire and retain the best employees for your company. In the current economic climate, many quality individuals are looking for work and existing employees are concerned about the future of their jobs and the health of the company. Opportunities to leave or change jobs within the company may be more … Continue Reading »

Are you looking for a way to promote health awareness and encourage your employees to assume responsibility for their own health? Consider hosting a workplace health fair.
Health fairs can vary widely in scope and presentation, but the goal is to provide a general baseline check on an individual’s health in one or more areas. … Continue Reading »

Roughly 10 million people visit eye doctors every year for computer-related vision problems. With computers and hand-held devices so commonplace, is “computer vision syndrome,” as these problems are collectively known, simply a fact of life? Experts say no. Here’s what can be done to alleviate the pain and strain.
According to a … Continue Reading »

The Steering Committee of the U.S. Workplace Wellness Alliance has approved membership for Personal Best. “We are very excited to be working with you to advance the Alliance’s advocacy, policy and educational goals,” says Walter Mullon of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Dept. of Labor, Immigration and Employee Benefits.

The United States Workplace Wellness Alliance is … Continue Reading »

Versatile and Visible Impact

TableTop posters are a great way to communicate multiple messages at the same time. These highly visible, yet low-key posters are designed to help your organization present valuable health and productivity tips to employees and implement an affordable and effective safety-management plan.

Three-dimensional and three-sided stand up posters (each … Continue Reading »

The Publisher: Oakstone Publishing, LLC dba Personal Best
Personal Best is well known for its high-quality health management publications, which promote wellness, safety, productivity, shiftwork and personal money management. Thousands of health promotion programs trust Personal Best to deliver engaging, motivating health communication tools to approximately 4 million recipients in the U.S. and Canada.
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Safety Smarts, Literally

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses among private industry employers in 2007 occurred at a rate of 4.2 cases per 100 equivalent full-time workers. One-half of the 4 million reported injury and illnesses cases were of a more serious nature that involved days away … Continue Reading »