Employee wellness programs are becoming increasingly popular with employers that hope to encourage employees to live healthier lifestyles, thereby reducing absenteeism and health care costs and making the workforce more productive. But do wellness programs work? Recent data suggests they might not be the simple ... Read More
The Experience Blog
FHE Health is comprised of a team of professionals dedicated to improving our patients well-being. In this section our experience is used to weigh in on current events including legislation and trends as well as expert opinion articles directly contributed by our staff. The proof of our program is our Alumni, so we often feature articles from those who have completed our program. They offer real-life stories of struggle, hope and a new life. In our blog you’ll also find out about upcoming events and community impact efforts FHE Health is taking part in.
Why Employee Wellness Programs Don’t Work
How Florida Is Spending Opioid Settlement Funds
The federal government has given states millions to address the opioid crisis. Each awarded state can independently decide how it uses the funds to better its community. Let's take a look at the Florida opioid settlement, as a state advisory committee there recently announced its plan for opioid crisis funding. The ... Read More
The Modern Man’s Guide to Spiritual Health
I tend to cringe a little when I hear people use the word ‘spirituality.’ That’s not at all a knock against the practice, I believe I am a very spiritual person, but I found in early recovery it was a term used so much for way too many things. I include myself in that statement. I used it too much. When I got out of ... Read More
State of the Debate: Probing the Needle Exchange Question
The subject of needle exchanges for IV drug users has been controversial since Tacoma, WA, adopted the first such program in 1988. Advocates urged local governments to allow people who inject drugs to get fresh needles as a harm-reduction approach to HIV and other epidemic diseases. Opponents resisted legitimizing the ... Read More
Students in Teletherapy: The Trend on College Campuses
More than 60% of college students report experiencing at least one mental health issue during the academic year, citing reasons such as academic pressure, depression, anxiety and financial difficulties as some of the top problems. As the mental health crisis on college campuses continues to rise, on-site health clinics ... Read More
Fatigued After Quitting Alcohol? The Scoop on a Common Symptom in Recovery
In 2024, 16.6 million Americans aged 18 to 25 admitted to drinking alcohol in a single month. This statistic implies that drinking alcohol is heavily normalized, especially for younger people. However, regular drinking comes with a wide range of side effects, and if you try to stop without entering a detox program, you ... Read More
Our 2023 First Responder Paws Therapy Dog: An Update
Last December, a sweet, scruffy mutt by the name of “Sergeant Bo” became the first recipient of FHE Health’s $2000 First Responder Paws Therapy Dog Award. The annual contest, which kicks off again this September, raises awareness about therapy dogs everywhere, while bringing attention to those that assist first ... Read More
Green Day Front Man, Billie Joe Armstrong, Speaks Openly About His Addiction Problems
Billie Joe Armstrong is a famous musician known mostly for being the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter for the band Green Day. Armstrong spent decades in the limelight, but he's very publicly struggled with addiction to prescription pills and alcohol. Armstrong's addiction has been on display for all to see, with ... Read More
