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With Breast Cancer Awareness month quickly approaching in October, we wanted to get ahead of the curve and take some time to discuss one of the best ways women can support their health: getting regular mammograms. Ascend wants to support all our drivers in their personal health journeys! With this in mind, we researched the importance of mammograms, their benefits, and how often you should have them completed.
At Ascend, we want all our drivers to have the knowledge and resources to protect and care for their physical health. Research by Anthem BlueCross BlueShield shows that prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in American men, so we researched the disease to help support you in your healthcare journey.
CDL-A drivers: Did you know that one in three U.S. adults deal with high cholesterol? And that high cholesterol is directly linked to developing heart disease? At Ascend, your health is our top priority. Here’s all the info you need to know about cholesterol levels and how to manage them.
Although the summer is in full swing, cold and flu season is just around the corner. When temperatures drop and the air loses moisture, the flu virus can spread more easily, so be prepared to grab your supply of cough drops and tissues. Better yet, let’s do what we can to avoid illness altogether! Here are some simple steps to decrease your chances of getting sick this flu season.
Many times, proper footwear is the first step to not only a comfortable day but also a safe one. Ascend wants to help professional drivers have more comfortable careers from head to toe, so here we’ve put together some need-to-know info on picking out the best footwear available for CDL-A drivers.
Summer is right around the corner! As our minds turn to cookouts, swimming pools, and fun in the sun, we’re reminded that we’re already halfway through the year. It feels like we were just talking about Santa Claus and cold weather driving tips! But as we look forward to summer and all the fun activities that come with warm weather, safe driving should remain at the forefront of our minds.
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month! This is a time to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s and support caregivers of those dealing with Alzheimer’s. Ascend wants all our employees to know they are not alone – despite whatever professional or personal journey, you’re on!
We’re excited and proud to be named a 2023 Preferred Carrier by project44! This distinct honor reinforces our continued commitment to leveraging best-in-class technology to deliver the highest levels of service to existing & future customers.
As CDL-A drivers, making time to care for your health amidst all your other daily tasks is important. We know how hard that can be, so as part of our efforts to improve wellness awareness, we’ve decided to compile research for you on one of the most common medical issues: poor blood circulation.
This article was originally published on truckinginfo.com. By: Deborah Lockridge If you’ve ever watched drivers nod off in the classroom during a safety training session, you’ll understand the challenges that Ascend’s safety, orientation, and retention execs were looking to address with a more immersive, interactive, online training program.
