Healthier Workforce Center

In recognition of National Recovery Month, the Healthier Workforce Center is sharing resources to equip employers with the knowledge and tools they need to foster Recovery Friendly Workplaces.

This week, we are sharing a new podcast highlighting an innovative approach to help workers in recovery through peer support.

In this episode of the Workplace Matters podcast Eric Cohen of Ace Pipe describes the importance of his peer support role within a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

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This newly developed guide for employers highlights the impact of substance use and provides recommended strategies to foster a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

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NIEHS and NIOSH Explore the Expansion of Recovery Friendly Workplace Programs

Recovery friendly workplaces (RFWs) have emerged around the United States as an important intervention to both prevent and address substance use disorders (SUD) and the opioid overdose crisis among workers. A RFW program strives to prevent SUD and overdose by creating a safe, hazard-free and healthy workplace by reducing the chance of injury and the subsequent use of opioids, providing support for workers who are struggling, and facilitating opportunities for employment for people in treatment and recovery. According to the American Action Forum, an estimated 2 million people are out of the workforce due to the opioid crisis.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) encourages employers to create Workplace Supported Recovery programs to prevent substance use, reduce stigma, and support recovery.

Recovery Friendly Workplace Landscape Analysis: August 2023

NIOSH recently collaborated with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Worker Training Program to support a national analysis that captured the achievements and gaps of recovery-supportive workplace programs from 31 states.

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Partner Podcast Feature:

Chronic Conditions

Managing Chronic Disease: How Digital Solutions are Revolutionizing Health Care

Dr. David Houghton, Medical Director of Digital Medicine with Ochsner Connected Health, shares insights on how digital solutions can help employers provide personalized support and make well-being a strategic focus for their organization.

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Empowering Individuals with Chronic Conditions: The Importance of Hypertension Management

Dr. Heidi Miller, the first Chief Medical Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services delivers a crucial call-to-action for employers aiming to enhance employee health.

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Pressure Points: Exploring Workplace Hypertension Initiatives

Neil Goldfarb, President and CEO the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health, uncovers the innovative strategies that employers can adopt to improve the quality of care for their employees with cardiac conditions.

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Bonus Resources & Events

The Role of Work Arrangements in the Future of Work

Thursday, October 19, 2023 1pm ET

You are invited to join the eighth webinar in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) series on the Future of Work, covering the priority topic of Work Arrangements.

Featured speakers will highlight select sub-topics and discuss safety, health, and well-being opportunities and challenges facing tomorrow’s workforce.

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