As we approach Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025, significant progress has been made in survival rates and treatment options, with early-stage breast cancer now having a nearly 99% 5-year survival rate. Read more from Sun Life's Dr. Tracy Hamill on how to navigate prevention and cancer care.
A preventive dental mindset and the pursuit of optimal oral health
October 07, 2025
As Sun Life's Chief Dental Officer, I'm excited to share our latest white paper on the transformative power of preventive dental care. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the importance of oral health. However, oral health is a cornerstone of overall health and well-being.
Autoimmune disorders in the workplace
June 13, 2025
Autoimmune diseases are one of the most “overlooked drivers of employer healthcare and disability costs” according to a recent study.* In this timely webinar, we explore the impacts of autoimmune disorders on employees and employers including disability claims, healthcare costs, and absenteeism. Our in-house panelists were joined by Dr. Megan Clowse, a leading voice in the field of immunology.
Transforming your self-funded strategy: Clinical 360+
March 03, 2025
Sun Life hosted a webinar to introduce their innovative health solution, Clinical 360+, aimed at revolutionizing employee healthcare while managing costs effectively.
Watch the webinar recording from February 27, 2025.
Healthcare Navigation is the right medicine to address barriers
October 16, 2024
Healthcare continues to be complex and fragmented, causing those trying to access care stress and frustration, often leading them to give up. With no straightforward way to solve the issues of complexity, and increasing pressures to curb costs, streamline processes, and improve outcomes, the idea of health care navigation offers a compelling solution to ongoing challenges.
Happy Anniversary Diabetes??? | How a diagnosis changed my life as a doctor and as a mom
March 27, 2024
Dr. Hamill reflects on the 6th anniversary of her son's diagnosis with diabetes.
As a doctor, she recognized the signs that led to his diagnosis as a teenager, and as a mom, they learned together how to manage his condition through insulin injections, blood sugar monitoring, and diet. While diabetes brings challenges, her son has adapted well, and she hopes sharing this milestone and their experience helps to highlight the importance of prevention, awareness, and healthy lifestyle choices.
A new twist on preventive dental care brings value while helping with overall health
February 14, 2024
By Marc Warrington, SVP, Group Benefits Distribution, Sun Life U.S.
In this article, Marc Warrington shares a new way to help employees get the preventive care they need while stretching benefit dollars.
Why the ER is not the place to go for dental emergencies
January 08, 2024
Hear from Sun Life’s CMO and Head of PinnacleCare, Dr. Miles Varn on why the emergency room is not the best place to go in a dental emergency. Dr. Varn also dives into alternative solutions during an emergency, including how to best manage routine dental care.
Diabetes Awareness – You can't control your genes, but you can control your lifestyle choices
November 13, 2023
Learn what diabetes really is, what causes it, and what you can do to postpone or prevent complications from it.