Health And Wellness Programs
St. Christopher Fund offers health and wellness programs to assist drivers in getting and staying healthy while living the trucking lifestyle. These FREE programs for Class A, OTR drivers include diabetes prevention, Rigs without Cigs-a tobacco cessation program, at-home cancer screenings, Healthy Habits for the Long Haul-a chronic disease management program, and a vaccine voucher program.
Free Dental Care Clinics for Uninsured in North Carolina
North Carolina will have several dates for "free" dental care throughout the state over the next several months. The information is provided here.
5 Surprising Healthy Foods That Can Help With Weight Loss
There are at least 5 foods that can help with weight loss that the average person would normally not consider. The following video from Everyday Health tell what those 5 foods are and some important information about each of them.
Excessive Thirst And Diabetes
By John McElligott, MD Question: I am incredibly thirsty all the time. I drink plenty of water, coffee, juice and bottled iced tea, but just can't seem to get enough. Is something wrong with me? There are a number of reasons for being so thirsty, but my main...
Yes, You Can Cook In A Truck
By Kari Fisher, Missing Driver Alert Network Truck cooking can be easy and creative and is a much healthier option to the fast-food options offered at truck stops. If you have no inverter installed in your truck, a small 400 watt 12-volt installation will operate a 2...
GRIEF IN THE TRUCK
Grief in the Trucking Industry By Buck Black, Trucker Therapy Unfortunately, there has been a lot of death in the trucking industry which is part of the reason why most truckers seriously research life insurance before stepping into the driving cabin. It is very...
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR HEALTH BEFORE IT’S TOO LATE!
Jimmy McClendon, now deceased, pleads with drivers to make the health changes necessary to live longer! Read his story HERE.