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Equity in Wellness Program Participation: Bridging the SES Gap
Get PDFThriving workplaces start with thriving employees’ yet many wellness programs fail to reach those who need them most. Workplace wellness programs strive to improve employees’ physical, mental, and financial well-being (Kaplan et al., 2021). Unfortunately, socioeconomic disparities limit employee participation in employers\u27 wellness programs (Pitesa & Pillutla, 2019). Low socioeconomic status (SES) employees struggle with financial constraints, time limitations, and cultural mismatches that hinder participation (Gifford & Zongrone, 2020). The research on equity in wellness program participation reveals how SES plays a role in workplace wellness engagement and outlines equity-promoting strategies. Research demonstrates that financial incentives, paid wellness time, and inclusive program design increase accessibility (Jones et al., 2019). We also examine how disparities in training, professional development, and childcare support weaken employee retention, productivity, and well-being (Jones et al., 2018; Pitesa & Pillutla, 2019). When organizations neglect socioeconomic barriers, wellness programs deepen inequities instead of closing gaps (Jones et al., 2019). Case studies, such as the iThrive program and Minnesota’s Child Care Assistance Program, prove that removing obstacles and creating inclusive programs boost participation and workplace equity (Davis et al., 2018; Jones et al., 2018). To build truly inclusive workplaces, business leaders, HR professionals, and policymakers must act. This research delivers practical strategies to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure wellness programs uplift every employee - regardless of socioeconomic status
The Ethics of Bypassing UNOS Allocation Rules to Save a Patient
Get PDFEvery ten minutes, someone is added to the organ transplantation waiting list, but not everyone has an equal chance of receiving a life-saving organ. This presentation explores whether a surgeon should break the rules of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to save a patient who has been unfairly placed lower on the list due to systemic biases. This presentation shows that the organ allocation system that should be fair has very evident flaws. In cases like Mickey Mantle, where celebrities have received transplants quickly, concerns about favoritism were raised. Additionally, the use of race-based calculations that overestimated kidney function in black patients, delayed their access to transplants proving that disparities are present. Changes were made but issues are still present. Some argue that a surgeon should follow the rules while I believe saving a life comes before policy. This dilemma is analyzed through the lens of three ethical theories. Cultural relativism argues that since society has agreed upon these rules, they should be followed. Utilitarianism argues that breaking the rules is justified if it leads to the greatest overall happiness. Care ethics emphasize the personal duty to help someone in need and prioritize compassion over rigid rules. Additionally, the American Board of Surgery’s (ABS) ethical code emphasizes fairness and patient care; supporting that a surgeon should go against unjust policies. Ultimately, this presentation concludes that a surgeon is justified in breaking UNOS rules when they see injustice. It is not ethical to blindly follow a flawed system
iPulse - May 2025
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2025 Commencement
No full text2025 Lynn University graduates mill around the Palm Beach Convention Center.https://spiral.lynn.edu/commencement-photos-2025/1005/thumbnail.jp
2025 Commencement
No full textA 2025 Lynn University graduate makes last-minute adjustments to their commencement attire at the Palm Beach Convention Center.https://spiral.lynn.edu/commencement-photos-2025/1010/thumbnail.jp
2025 Commencement
No full text2025 Lynn University graduates make last-minute adjustments to their commencement attire at the Palm Beach Convention Center.https://spiral.lynn.edu/commencement-photos-2025/1024/thumbnail.jp
2025 Commencement
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2025 Commencement
No full text2025 Lynn University graduates and their loved ones pose for photographs at the Palm Beach Convention Center.https://spiral.lynn.edu/commencement-photos-2025/1043/thumbnail.jp