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“Together we can” is the theme for this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day – the annual campaign to help raise awareness about overdoses, reduce stigma of drug-related deaths, and acknowledge the grief felt by family and friends left behind.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a substance use disorder, call 1(800)662-HELP (4357) for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline. It’s a free and confidential treatment information and referral service available 24/7.

In addition, find more information and resources on this Substance Use Disorder Fact Sheet: https://bit.ly/3PGjIAs

Are you working from home? Have you experienced some of the challenges outlined in this Psychology Today article? From blurred work-life boundaries to loneliness and disrupted sleep patterns, those working from home may need to invest in additional mental and logistical preparation to safeguard their well-being.

3 Reasons Why Working From Home Isn’t as Easy as It Looks In reality, the work-from-home life isn't as dreamy as it looks. Here's why.

Jeff Winton Associates is a full-service team of seasoned and proven corporate affairs and communications strategists with extensive global experience in highly diverse industries including but not limited to pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, animal health/agricultural biotechnology and consumer arenas. Learn more about the services we offer at: https://www.jeffwintonassociates.com/services

Success in business relies on various factors. An article on "Inc." discusses how empathy in the workplace can boost employee motivation and job satisfaction. The article proposes three ways for employers to cultivate a culture of empathy: supporting the professional, supporting the whole person, and supporting their community.

Boost Employee Investment: The High ROI of Empathy The HR pros at Businessolver have identified three main ways business leaders can improve engagement by fostering a culture of empathy.

Creating meaningful employee reviews involves transparency, a two-way dialogue, empathy, and embracing the process as an opportunity to show a manager’s investment in an employee's growth and development. This article from "Ragan" offers ways in which managers and employees can rethink communications surrounding the evaluation process.

Rethinking how you communicate about employee reviews - Ragan Communications We spoke with Dr. Kerry O’Grady about how you can make reviews really count.

Could the use of AI coaching increase health spans and lifespans? This “TIME” article explores the idea of using health data and AI-driven personalized behavior change to reverse chronic disease trend lines.

AI-Driven Behavior Change Could Transform Health Care Making healthier choices is hard. But it’s also something that AI is uniquely positioned to solve, write Sam Altman and Arianna Huffington.

Building a strong company culture is crucial for success. The Forbes Communications Council provides 20 tips to help you cultivate a culture that reflects your company’s values and encourages employee engagement through internal communications.

Council Post: 20 Tips For Creating Company Culture With Internal Communications From holding regular meetings to using interactive digital platforms, these approaches can help you drive employee engagement and contribute to your company's success.

Next Wednesday, August 21 at 1 PM ET, Rural Minds and the National Grange will present our next Connections webinar in the 2024 series: “Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on New Treatments for Mental Illnesses.”

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) includes price-setting provisions that will result in less research for new medicines that can be prescribed in a pill or capsule form. Known as the “pill penalty,” this one piece of the IRA threatens the development of future breakthrough drugs that treat mental illnesses, cancer, and many other diseases.

Featuring a presentation from Candace DeMatteis, Policy Director for the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, this 45-minute webinar will explain the “pill penalty” and discuss its negative impact on access to mental health treatments for patients in rural America, as well as for all patients who prefer the convenience of taking medication in the form of pills or capsules.

Find more information and register for free here: https://bit.ly/3Rwfuxg

Would you be grateful if you could decrease your risk of dying from causes including heart disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease by 9%? Did you know simply the act of living WITH gratitude can be the factor that lowers your risk of premature death? You can read about this new study in the article from “CNN.”

Practicing gratitude could help you live longer, new study says | CNN Practicing gratitude has a number of known health benefits. Now, the latest research has found those who are more grateful may also have a lower risk of death.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused significant uncertainty in the pharmaceutical industry and has put pressure on biotech companies. An article from “PharmaVoice” discusses the potential for a stronger industry in the near future as a result of factors leading to more predictable realities.

Has pharma emerged from the ‘age of uncertainty’? An industry reeling from a precarious market is showing signs of stabilizing as the future becomes a little less cloudy, an Evaluate report suggests.

Navigating a career can be tough without experienced and caring professionals to guide the way. Meet Jeff Winton Associates (JWA) executive and agency-wide assistant, Kimberly Herig-Lemma, who was fortunate to have supervisors who recognized her talents and helped her discover her true passion: communications. https://bit.ly/3WzkvHd

Not feeling as motivated to return to work after your vacation as you had hoped? This "Harvard Business Review" article suggests ways to increase your motivation when you're back in the office!

Post-Vacation Blues? Here’s How to Cope. Call it the post-vacation paradox: Instead of feeling recharged and refreshed upon returning to work after a break, you’re drained and struggling to regain your drive. In this article, the author shares insights from two experts on how to boost your motivation and feel more confident about returni...

—We are JWA—
Jeff Winton Associates is a full-service team of seasoned and proven corporate affairs and communications strategists with extensive global experience in highly diverse industries including but not limited to pharmaceuticals/biotechnology, animal health/agricultural biotechnology and consumer arenas. Areas of focus include brand and reputation development, internal and external communications, issues management, financial communications/investor relations, organizational design/change management, patient advocacy, public policy/government affairs, sustainability and diversity and inclusion.

What makes us unique to other firms is that we take an integrated, holistic and synergistic approach to all assignments, rather than looking at each element of the strategic mix individually. We have all held senior-level corporate positions and we understand and appreciate the burden of managing a multitude of agencies, each with their own area of focus.

Jeff Winton Associates can also help provide temporary and interim in-house staffing as needed.
Learn more at: www.jeffwintonassociates.com

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Have you thought about the concept that effective internal communication doesn't stop at delivering a message? Employee engagement is vital for corporate communication to be successful. Take a look at this article from "Forbes" to see how internal communication success is being redefined.

Council Post: From Megaphones To Conversations: Redefining Internal Communication Success Intranets need to evolve from an information repository into an employee engagement platform.

Feeling uncomfortable when trying to relax? Feeling guilty for not working or keeping busy? You are not alone. However, taking time to rest and relax is essential for your health. Check out this article from "TIME" for some techniques to help you overcome guilt and find the time to rejuvenate your body and soul!

Do Less. It's Good for You Unproductive moments can boost health and happiness.

Summer Fridays on the decline in the workplace? Many companies are replacing this time off with a work-from-home option. According to an article from "NBC News," it's important to note that the two are not interchangeable. Giving employees the option to take a couple of hours completely off may result in a better work environment and overall productivity. What do you think?

Why companies are canceling summer Fridays Some companies have made headlines for scaling back on workplace flexibility that emerged during the pandemic.

Communication trends come and go, but some change the course of how companies promote their brands, products and services. Meet Jeff Winton Associates (JWA) consultant Mark Bennett, who recognized the potential of digital communications early on and included social media into multi-channel campaigns before it was the norm. https://bit.ly/4ckgAmT

While Monday morning has lost its sting for the majority of retired Americans, many are contemplating reentering the workforce due to current inflation rates surpassing the cost of living adjustment reflected in Social Security payments. Check out this article from "Fox Business" for more details.

More retirees consider returning to work as high inflation squeezes While Social Security recipients received a 3.2% cost-of-living adjustment in 2024, retirees say they are still struggling financially, a new survey shows.

Are you among the 1.58% of Americans with an "ideal diet?” Check out this "CNN" article for tips on upgrading your diet from a D to an A for better health!

America’s diet quality moved from an F to a D. Here’s how to turn yours into an A | CNN The American diet has improved, a new study says, but not enough. Here are three easy ways to jumpstart your journey to better nutrition.

This "PharmaVoice" article investigates how AI is being used in the development of new drugs. It discusses the cost and time savings that result from this approach, while also exploring the challenges of acquiring complete data, comprehending disease complexity, and addressing potential patient skepticism toward AI-developed drugs.

Behind the powerful computations, AI’s role in pharma is still beset by challenges Small biotechs are saving time and money leveraging AI to develop new drugs, but incomplete data and disease complexity remain hurdles for the space.

If you're feeling extra dehydrated after a long holiday weekend full of cookouts and outdoor activities, it might be because you need more water than usual. The National Academy of Medicine recommends that adults over 50 should drink more than the standard recommended 64 oz. of water. Women should aim for 91 oz. and men for 125 oz. This "AARP" article suggests 13 foods with high water content that can help you reach that goal.

13 Foods Packed With Water Refreshing, delicious ways to get plenty of H₂0

Next Thursday at 2 PM ET, Rural Minds and the National Grange will present the third rural mental health Connections webinar in the 2024 series: “Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage: Changes Under the Inflation Reduction Act.”

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is one of the most consequential healthcare laws since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law. Featuring a presentation from Council for Affordable Health Coverage President Joel White, this 45-minute webinar will identify new Medicare insurance coverage benefits for patients enrolled in Medicare Part D, which provides coverage for prescription drugs.

Medicare beneficiaries in rural America will gain an understanding of how to access these new benefits, as well as potential unintended consequences of the Part D benefit redesign, including access to treatments and changes to plan premiums and formularies.

Find more information and register for free here: https://bit.ly/3Rwfuxg

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Jeff Winton Associates! May you enjoy our great nation’s holiday with your family and friends.

In recognition of July being Minority Mental Health Month, Rural Minds is raising awareness about the unique mental health challenges faced by people who live in rural communities across the U.S., especially individuals with diverse ethnicities, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

We invite you to learn more and to access our list of minority mental health resources here: https://bit.ly/3Pxg1hb

As the weather gets warmer, it's important to be conscious of ways to stay hydrated. This "TIME" article provides tips on staying healthy by making it easier to drink water and suggests alternatives for those who don't enjoy it.

What’s the Most Refreshing Drink That's Not Water? Your ultimate guide to hydration.

Communicating company strategy without providing the necessary context for employees leads to confusion and misunderstanding. This “HBR” article offers three ways leaders can effectively communicate strategy when it is impossible to explain the full context surrounding decisions made.

3 Ways to Clearly Communicate Your Company’s Strategy For all the communication around strategy, we know that leaders at many companies don’t provide the necessary context for employees to understand what the words and sentences in a strategy statement actually mean. What can leaders do to help employees understand enough context to understand a stra...

Developing a strong company culture is crucial for the success of a business. According to this article from "Ragan," it is recommended to prioritize elements such as learning and development opportunities for employees, innovation, and employee experience strategies in your culture strategy, thus leading to increased employee engagement and retention.

3 successful approaches for tying culture comms to business impact - Ragan Communications Defining company culture at work is difficult. Arguing its importance to internal stakeholders can be even harder.

It’s the first day of summer, which means pool season is well underway. Keep yourself safe from pool-related illness with this advice from “AARP.”

Germs in the Swimming Pool: A Survival Guide Chlorine kills most pathogens, but swimmers need to protect themselves from other bacteria that lurk below surface