Health Action Alliance

The current economic climate in our country is creating significant anxiety and stress for many in your workforce. ? As groceries, housing, and other basic needs become more expensive, many of your employees may find themselves experiencing a financial squeeze that affects their mental health and well-being. Even those who appear to be managing well might be quietly struggling with financial concerns that affect their focus, productivity, and overall job satisfaction. ? To help you support your team during times of uncertainty, we’ve compiled resources designed to help you start the conversation. Check out more here: https://lnkd.in/gNmXkDyE

The workplace is changing fast, and bold leadership has never been more important. Join us on May 1 for the Workplace Mental Health Action Summit, hosted by Health Action Alliance and One Mind. This year's theme — Leading with Courage in the New World of Work — will explore how bold, people-first leadership can help business leaders navigate the economic shifts, technological advancements, and political pressures facing the workforce today. This virtual event will bring together business leaders, HR professionals, and mental health experts for insightful conversations on building resilient, connected, and innovative teams. Stay tuned for more details — mark your calendar now! RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gfnWg2yV

Women make up 47% of the U.S. workforce, so taking action to support their health isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a smart business decision. When employers invest in women’s health, they build stronger teams, boost productivity, and contribute to a thriving economy. In fact, better support for women’s health could add nearly $1 trillion to the global economy by 2040. Leading companies are stepping up by: ?? Creating menopause-friendly workplaces to retain top talent ? Providing flexible benefits for employees managing endometriosis and other chronic conditions ?? Offering employer-provided health tools, which 76% of women are actively seeking We’re committed to helping businesses take action on these issues because healthier women lead to healthier workplaces. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gzMKZ2BM #WomensHealth #FutureOfWork #EmployeeWellbeing #InternationalWomensDay #HealthActionAlliance

This month, we're proud to spotlight B Brand’s CEO, Jason Panda in the latest edition of Leading By Example from U.S. Business Action to End HIV. B Brand, the largest Black-owned condom company, is committed to advancing health equity and takes pride in empowering young leaders to be sexual health advocates through their HBCU Public Health Ambassador Program. Jason encourages other brand leaders to get involved. “Integrating HIV awareness into corporate responsibility does not have to be complicated. Businesses can start by investing in community-led programs, supporting inclusive healthcare policies, and ensuring their own employees have access to education and resources. The return on investment is not just financial—it’s about building a healthier, more equitable society,” Check out Jason’s complete profile: https://lnkd.in/eRthuDTf #USBusinessActiontoEndHIV #LeadingbyExample #HIV #EndHIV #PublicHealth #SocialImpact #CorporateResponsibility? #CommunityPartnerships #HBCU #BBrand

U.S. Business Action to End HIV, the nation’s largest coalition of employers committed to ending the HIV epidemic, has issued a call to Congress: Ending HIV in the U.S. is possible, but it will take continued federal leadership, funding, and robust public-private partnerships to get there. In a letter sent today to congressional leaders, the Coalition’s co-founders urged lawmakers to sustain and expand critical HIV prevention and treatment programs, safeguard decades of progress, and ensure that groundbreaking innovations in prevention and treatment are accessible to everyone. Read the full letter to Congress at https://lnkd.in/efbYzaWr

We are thrilled to welcome Charlotte Brody, Vice President of BlueGreen Alliance, to our National Commission on Climate and Workforce Health. Charlotte brings invaluable expertise from her leadership at BlueGreen Alliance, where she focuses on the connections between worker health and safety, community well-being, and environmental sustainability. As a registered nurse, she offers a unique perspective on the intersection of labor unions, health, and the environment. Welcome, Charlotte!

U.S. Business Action to End HIV, the nation’s largest coalition of employers committed to ending the HIV epidemic, has issued a call to Congress: Ending HIV in the U.S. is possible, but it will take continued federal leadership, funding, and robust public-private partnerships to get there. In a letter sent today to congressional leaders, the Coalition’s co-founders urged lawmakers to sustain and expand critical HIV prevention and treatment programs, safeguard decades of progress, and ensure that groundbreaking innovations in prevention and treatment are accessible to everyone. Read the full letter to Congress at https://lnkd.in/efbYzaWr

We are thrilled to see the impactful work of U.S. Business Action to End HIV featured in a recent article from POZ Magazine. Corporate influencers ViiV Healthcare, Gilead Sciences, Uber, Walmart, and Chevron represent the nearly 80 members that have made a commitment toward ending the U.S. HIV epidemic. The article further spotlights the extraordinary actions member companies are taking to make HIV services more accessible, educate their employees, and promote policy change to strengthen the fight against HIV through the work of: - Match Group partnering with the Together Take Me Home initiative to provide free HIV self-testing kits to communities most impacted by the HIV epidemic? - Walgreens turning roughly 550 stores nationwide into free HIV testing sites for National HIV Testing Day - Mercer leading a sign-on letter in 2024 asking Congress to reject big cuts to HIV programs Read the full article at https://lnkd.in/ektyed3F. And learn more about our work and how your company can get involved at healthaction.org/endhiv. #EndHIV #BusinessForImpact #HealthEquity #WorkplaceHealth #CommunityHealth? #USBusinessActionToEndHIV

Chronic health conditions don’t just affect your employees — they impact your business, too. When workers struggle in silence, productivity decreases, absenteeism increases, and health care costs rise. Without clear insight into how these conditions affect your employees and your business, you may overlook valuable opportunities to offer support. Fortunately, there are many tools available to support workers with chronic conditions. We've curated five ways you can build a workplace culture where employees feel safe and supported to share their health challenges. Get all 5 tips: https://lnkd.in/g-q67F2X

Yesterday, U.S. Business Action to End HIV was in Houston for our first local chapter meeting this year. We took time to reflect on the current state of HIV in the city, discuss how businesses can play a pivotal role in supporting the local response, and strategize on key priorities for the year ahead. It’s inspiring to see businesses and local organizations working side-by-side to create meaningful solutions. We’re excited about the impactful work happening in Houston this year! U.S. Business Action to End HIV has established local chapters in Atlanta, Houston, and Los Angeles - regions disproportionately impacted by HIV - to bridge the gaps between public health and the private sector and facilitate a collaborative response to the local epidemic. Learn more about our efforts in Houston?here: https://lnkd.in/gQBJ_GZx #Houston #HIV #HIVAwareness #CommunityCollaboration #BusinessForGood #EndingHIV #EHE #USBusinessActiontoEndHIV Mario Harper Ryan C. Wilson, M.Ed. Tammi Wallace Jeffrey Campbell Nathan Maxey, MPA