A Big Thank-You to Outgoing NEBGH Board Chair Marco Diaz….and A Big Welcome to New Chair Sandi Stein!

Sandi Stein, Sr. VP, Human Resources and Global Head of Total Rewards for Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH), will ascend to the role of Chair of NEBGH's Board of Directors. She has served as Vice Chair, and has worked closely with Candice and the NEBGH team to sharpen the organization’s focus on mental health and inclusive culture. 

Marco Diaz, News Corp Sr. VP and Global Head of Benefits, is stepping down as Chair after 4 years in the role. He will take on the role of Vice Chair for a transition period, then continue to remain on NEBGH’s board. Marco has been a transformative Chair, working closely with CEO Candice Sherman to enhance NEBGH’s impact and visibility.



Click HERE to get to know Sandi!

Healthy People 2030 Quarterly Blog Features NEBGH!



Check out Healthy People 2030's quarterly series highlighting NEBGH’s work helping employers prioritize employee health and well-being by promoting vaccine fitness!

Healthy People 2030 is part of the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion.

Employers Falling Short in Supporting Employee Mental Health Needs, NEBGH Survey Finds



Initial results from NEBGH’s Well Gauge survey show that while employers are prioritizing employees’ mental health needs, there is room for improvement in employer mental health initiatives. Haven’t yet filled our the survey to see how your organization stacks up? Do it now!

NEBGH Webinar – July 26 – Colon Cancer and Your Workforce: What You Need to Know Now



Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how colon cancer is affecting your employee population – and what you can do to help.

Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill talks with Robin Mendelsohn, MD, Co-Director, Center for Young Onset Colorectal and Gastrointestinal Cancers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.



MSK Direct is a national, comprehensive employer benefits solution that provides equitable, personalized access to the lifesaving discoveries and subspecialized expertise of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Solely focused on cancer, MSK Direct supports employees and their families, wherever they live and at any stage of their cancer journey—ultimately improving health outcomes and lowering the cost of cancer care.



Connect with MSK Direct to learn more +1 (844) 557-5507

mskdirectinfo@mskcc.org | msk.org/mskdirect

July is BIPOC Mental Health Month

Mental Health America has several mental health resources for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Explore them HERE.

Check out Mental Health America’s infographic on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Mental Health HERE.

In July, we also Celebrate Disability Pride Month



The National Endowment for the Humanities has published a virtual bookshelf in recognition of Disability Pride Month. Learn more about NEH-supported projects on disability.

National Alliance Mental Health Action Brief

This Action Brief from the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions offers specific steps on how employers can elevate high quality mental healthcare to ensure equity within a responsive behavioral health system.

US Encounters a Worrisome Tick Season



Experts from MaineHealth and the Lyme Disease Initiative at Tufts University highlight the importance of taking personal precautions against the rise of tick-borne diseases.

FDA Approves OTC Birth Control Pill

With a move that could greatly expand contraception access, the medication, Opill, will become the most effective birth control that will be available over the counter.

Surgeon General Advisory on Social Media and Youth Mental Health

The number of young people using social media is almost universal, all while there are increasing concerns about the impact on youth mental health.

WEBINAR - August 2, 12 to 1 PM

New Treatment Options for Obesity: Managing Costs & Care

NEBGH's Dr. Mark Cunningham-Hill will join other thought-leaders at this virtual coffee chat to help you:



• Understand the current treatment landscape for those suffering with obesity
• Assess cost trends impacting employers and payers
• Access tools to promote appropriate utilization and cost management

• WithMe Health
• Chubb
• Nudge Global

• Truveris
• SAVVI Financial
• VIVIO