Now that the weather has warmed up, it's a good time to be reminded that heat exhaustion, and potentially heat stroke, can effect anyone, even those who work outdoors on a routine basis. "Signs of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes...
Wellness : Articles
Sanitizer for Safety
What a year 2020 has been in just the first few months! Devastating tornadoes in Middle Tennessee and now COVID-19 is changing our everyday lives. In a world full of negatives, a positive that can be stated is how tough our industry is through any...
Stress Relief – Cumberland Style
Sometimes you just have to have a Quarantine ‘Stache. Cumberland employees have really come together the last several weeks working for everyone's health and safety. It’s been difficult on everyone, inside and outside of the office, but we...
Your 2019 Checklist for Good Health
Your 2019 Checklist for Good Health The start of a new year is a great time to set healthy goals. But maintaining a healthier lifestyle goes beyond eating well and sticking with an exercise schedule. It also includes planning ahead for the year's...
Cumberland Tractor Supports Local Farmers with Customer Watermelon Day
Cumberland Tractor & Equipment held a Watermelon Day on August 10th for customers and employees. Everyone was treated to a free locally grown watermelon. It was a HUGE success! Customers were excited about taking home a fresh watermelon. The...
Managing Chronic Disease – Meds 101
What is Chronic Disease? Chronic diseases are a long term illness or condition that can be managed but not cured and usually lasts a lifetime. Examples include high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, back...
3 Tips for Summer Sun Safety
The sun is shining, the weather is warm, and everyone is ready for some fun in the sun. But before you enjoy the sun- filled days ahead, brush up on your sun safety and how to best protect against skin cancer. Use these 3 tips: KNOW YOUR SUNSCREENS...
CPR Steps: Learn How to Save a Life: National Safety Month
As part of National Safety Month, here are steps you can follow to perform CPR. From the Red Cross: CPR Steps Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can help save a life during a cardiac or breathing emergency. However, even after training,...
Prevent Heat Exhaustion
Now that the weather has warmed up, it's a good time to be reminded that heat exhaustion, and potentially heat stroke, can effect anyone, even those who work outdoors on a routine basis. "Signs of heat exhaustion often begin suddenly, sometimes...
Injury Prevention – Life and Motion
Cumberland has an employee wellness program where we host on-site education sessions with guest speakers each month. Topics range from How to Read a Food Label to Financial Awareness: Budgeting 101 to Stress Management and more. This month, Dr....
Food Fads Likely Won’t Help With Weight Loss
Missy Clay's daughter, Kristen Clay, a registered clinical dietitian at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, TN, had an article published on her employer's website warning of the dangers of Food Fads. Given that we covered nutrition...