by SCFmedia | Jul 13, 2023 | News, Trucker Health
Currently, an estimated 47 million people world-wide have Alzheimer’s Disease, and this estimate is expected to grow to over 76 million by 2023. While this drastic increase is partially a reflection on improved screening techniques to diagnosis Alzheimer’s earlier,...
by SCFmedia | May 5, 2023 | Trucker Health
Over-the-road truck drivers spend a significant amount of time on the road, often away from families and loved ones. The isolation and lack of social support, coupled with the demands of their jobs, can take a significant toll on their mental health. Additionally,...
by SCFmedia | Apr 25, 2023 | News, Trucker Health
April is National Stress Awareness Month and provides us with a chance to recognize the causes of stress in our lives, the negative impacts, but more importantly, an opportunity to better manage our health. A poll from the American Psychological Association in March...
by SCFmedia | Mar 10, 2023 | News, Trucker Health
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund (SCF) is proud to launch a new preventative health program called G.P.S.-Get Preventative Screenings (www.truckersfund.org/gps). We are pointing drivers in the right direction towards good health. We are excited to work with...
by SCFmedia | Feb 8, 2023 | News, Trucker Health
February is widely known to be the month that we celebrate Valentine’s Day but, more importantly, it is also National Heart Health Month. The Centers for Disease Control states that heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with one in four...
by SCFmedia | Jan 16, 2023 | News, Trucker Health
It’s been said that the eyes are the window to the soul. We depend on our eyes probably more than any other sense. In fact, the average person perceives approximately 80% of their impressions through their eyes. The months of January and February are dedicated to eye...