Optimity 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Finds That 59% of Canadians are Concerned About Side Effects from the Vaccine

Insights from Optimity app user survey finds that 43% believe the COVID-19 vaccine should be mandatory, while 53% believe that Canadians should have a choice of which vaccine to receive. [hubspot portal="518374" id="0fe36f69-b5a5-473b-8a7f-f6c6dc28bb1c" type="form"] TORONTO – December 30, 2020 – Optimity Inc., a mission-driven technology company focused on improving population health, today unveiled results from …

All About Flu Shots – What You Need to Know

Written by Cara Rosenbloom 3 minute read Washing hands, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and being physically active are steps you can take to prevent the flu. The other important action is getting a yearly flu shot. Maybe you’re wavering. Perhaps you’re wondering if you really need the flu shot and if it …

5 Essential Skills for Managing Diabetes

Written by Team Optimity 3 minute read November 14th is World Diabetes Day, making this the ideal time to talk about a disease that affects about 11 million Canadians. Being diagnosed with diabetes means you will probably have to make some lifestyle changes, and that can be scary. But rest assured, with the right diet, activity …

One-size fits all wellness programs are a thing of the past!

We know that everyone is unique, so why do we still think that a one-size fits all wellness program can succeed in our workplaces? Employees are individuals with different needs and wants and a single approach to wellness can only benefit a small number of employees, which means that it is more likely to fail. …

The Future of Health and Wellness Today

Did you know that Americans spent an average of $714 on out of pocket health care in 2016? This number continues to increase year on year. The rising costs of healthcare in North America makes it crucial for companies to start putting a larger focus on corporate wellness programs. The growing industry of corporate wellness …