While there is required training for obtaining a motorcycle license, the same is not true for all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and golf carts. In fact, some of the most important do’s & don’ts for motorcycle safety are on the top of the list of essential tips for motorcycle, ATV and golf carts to prevent rider and passenger injury and death.

Overwhelming feelings of distress come from how we relate to it. What is your relationship to stress?

Carpenters Wellness Center has tips for how to stay hydrated and avoid overuse injury during summer months, as well as when to contact our team for evaluation.

How do you feel when you think about your primary care doctor?
“At home” probably doesn’t come to mind, but it could.

Is it my allergies or is it…?

Healthy lifestyle choices often focus on diet, exercise, and healthy habits like quitting smoking and getting more sleep.
More than ever, people are taking steps to protect their heart health, joints, and cognitive function but many everyday habits can also protect our vision health, especially as we age.

The number of weekly COVID-19 cases among children has climbed to the highest figure seen since the pandemic began, in what the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) described as an exponential increase since early summer with 251,781 new weekly infections.

The World Health Organization is monitoring a new coronavirus variant called “mu,” which the agency says has mutations that have the potential to evade immunity provided by a previous COVID-19 infection or vaccination.

Other labor leaders are joining the Carpenters in urging union members to get vaccinated.

Vaccines have the power to protect against some of the most dangerous diseases, including COVID-19.

It might feel overwhelming if you are struggling and you don’t know where to go for help. Thankfully, there are many places to go for support and resources.

It’s hard to feel your best when you’re dealing with a chronic health issue such as diabetes, lower back pain, depression or heart disease. But you don’t have to go it alone. Your St. Louis-Kansas City Carpenters Regional Health Plan provides the support you need.

When you’re out of town or off-grid, don’t let the sniffles or a minor ailment immediately send you to the hospital or urgent care.

Excitement grows as work continues on the Kansas City Wellness Center.

Did you know that some health conditions can be discovered in a routine eye exam? Find out why it’s important to schedule your eye exams regularly.

Seven surprising facts about high blood pressure:
High blood pressure is known as a “silent killer.” It can sneak up on you for years without even knowing it. That’s dangerous for your health, because having high blood pressure raises your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Since opening in 2019, our wellness center has seen hundreds of patients and saved carpenters a whole lot of out-of-pocket expenses. With a second location soon to open in Kansas City, our members are sharing their stories of expert care and affordable, convenient service. Clint Cope shares his experience.

Construction has the 2nd highest rate of suicides among all occupations. AGC of Missouri is committed to offering our members the necessary tools and resources to help save lives

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Watch the short videos and read the detailed explanation of the Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine creation from beginning to end.