Believe it or not, humans were not meant to sit at a desk all day. Physical activity is extremely important to maintain a healthy body and mind. There is no shortage of research that shows how exercise improves our overall…
Most public sector employers cover partial, if not the full, premium rate of one or more of the medical and pharmacy plans offered to employees. While it is a significant cost for employers to cover premium rates, subsiding your medicals…
Have you ever considered starting a benefits committee to help assess and provide feedback from an employee level? It can be a tremendous asset to an employer to give employees a voice in their healthcare options. In most cases, benefits…
At Valley Schools, we stay updated on the latest healthcare news so we can better serve you and your employees. The healthcare industry is such a complex system, sometimes it lags behind current technology trends because of its intricate details.…
Improving our lives begins with improving our health. Valley Schools provides employees with ways to cultivate healthy change every day by providing a platform to track daily improvements and tools and resources to support change. For example, water intake, healthy…
It’s that time of year again, summer is over and the school year is in full force. Students are returning to classes and the weather is cooling off, so your school district employees are at a high risk of getting…
It feels as though open enrollments ended yesterday and we are already starting medical renewals. As budget challenges and competition for attracting and retaining quality staff continues, the need to forecast next year’s medical costs and begin the process of…
It’s that time again! It is easy to get caught up in the many stressors of preparing for the school year. There are logistic stressors, such as the never-ending to-do list and countless errands. The financial stressors of money spent…
At Valley Schools, we want to make sure all of our school district employees are taken care of and ready for the future. Staying healthy is a key part in having a successful retirement. Thinking about retirement can be stressful,…
Here at Valley Schools, we want to keep you updated on the latest current events going on in the healthcare industry. The rise of prescription medicine prices has affected the majority of us in one way or another. Drug companies…