The changing paradigm of illness & its affect on the workforce – Podcast episode 2

by Jason Reid on 05/08/2012

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On episode two of the Sick with Success podcast, health educator Nina Belle and author Jason Reid discuss the characteristics of chronic illness – what it is and how it differ from traditional illnesses such as the flu. They examine why outdated assumptions about sickness are hurting organizations and why workplace strategies need to change to reflect this new paradigm.

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The Economic Cost of Chronic Illness: Podcast – Episode 1

by Jason Reid on 04/14/2012

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Health educator Nina Belle and author Jason Reid discuss the economic cost of chronic health conditions and the business case for change.

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