by Joanne Gara | Apr 28, 2026 | Featured, Uncategorized
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—the perfect opportunity to slow down and reflect on something that shapes every part of our lives: our mental well-being. But knowing where to start can sometimes be overwhelming. It’s good to know that there are small things we...
by Joanne Gara | Jan 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
The holiday season has a way of softening sunlight, quieting routines, and drawing us back to people we may not see as often as we would like. These gatherings can feel warm and familiar. They can also reveal changes that are hard to ignore. Maybe it was the way your...
by Joanne Gara | Dec 2, 2025 | Uncategorized
It’s supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but in reality, the holiday season is often pulling us in multiple directions. There are normal work pressures and on top of that there are increased family expectations. We often think if we...
by Joanne Gara | Nov 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
Whether it’s the end of daylight savings time and shorter days, work stress, parenting, or you just consider yourself a night owl, if you’ve ever woken up groggy and thought, “I’ll make up for it with more coffee,” you’re not alone. But the truth is, no daytime hack...
by Joanne Gara | Oct 4, 2025 | Uncategorized
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke with Louise Crall, Human Resources and Community Engagement Director at EFR. Louise is a 2-time cancer survivor, 15 years post-cervical cancer and 10 years post-breast cancer. We talk about noticing the first signs,...