Health Benefit Utilization System Changes to Support Health Benefit Utilization for New Employees The goal of this project is to increase the understanding and utilization of University of Iowa health insurance benefits by new employees, especially those who are lower-wage earners. We will build upon existing clinical and human resources infrastructure to pilot a program […]
Truck Drivers Examining Health, Safety, and Turnover Among Truck Drivers Ashamsa Aryal was awarded funding to investigate the relationships between health, safety, and retention in the trucking industry. Trucking is the primary method of transporting goods within the country with 49.3 million tons of freight moved every day by long haul truck drivers. Demand for truck […]
Assessing Worker Well-Being The NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) is a new tool for employers to assess worker well-being. This tool can be utilized for assessing needs, observing changes over time, and comparing results across teams within an organization. Resources NIOSH Worker Well-Being Questionnaire (WellBQ) “Introducing the NIOSH WellBQ” Webinar The Healthier Workforce Center is […]
Mental Health Success at Turner Construction Turner Construction is the general contractor for a new 40 million square foot Facebook data center outside of Des Moines, Iowa. In response to COVID-19, Turner established mental health and wellness programs for their worksite. In collaboration with researchers from Washington University at St. Louis, Turner implemented mental health […]
Mental Health of Corrections Officers Determining the Mental Health Needs of Corrections Officers in Missouri for the Development of a Total Worker Health Program Lisa Jaegers conducted a pilot study at one urban and two rural jails in Missouri to learn more about what corrections officers need to be safe and healthy on the job. […]