Iridia Medical

09/01/2026

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 💙

Prostate cancer is one of the 26 cancers recognized by WorkSafeBC. This month is an opportunity to raise awareness, understand the risks, and take proactive steps toward prevention and early detection. Knowing the risk factors and recommended screening options can help you make informed decisions about your health.

Explore:

- https://www.pcf.org/pcam/toolkit/

- https://www.pcf.org/pcam/

- https://www.fightingprostatecancer.org/

Our Cancer Awareness Sessions provide practical information on cancer risks, prevention, and recommended screening; helping individuals take a more proactive approach to their health.

📩 Want to learn more? Reach out to [email protected]

08/25/2026

MTQPlus Licensed Users are invited to join AQR’s upcoming free, live CPD session on Wednesday, September 2.
Join Doug Strycharczyk for a focused, 30-minute exploration of Confidence in Abilities and Making Sense of Imposter Syndrome, followed by a live Q&A to address your questions.

Session options:

8:00 am BST / 3:00 am ET / 12:00 am PT
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gh__pWmLTmS3e2N9-_Ruag

4:00 pm BST / 11:00 am ET / 8:00 am PT
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LQpyH3SOTtaM5KPbZUX_fw

Stay tuned for more from us as we continue to build and support the North American MTQPlus and Licensed User community.

08/05/2026

What does a strong corporate longevity program actually look like?

The answer isn't one initiative or one benefit; instead, it's a program built with the right foundations from the start.

Our latest blog takes a closer look at the ten components that help organizations build longevity programs that last.

Read the full blog here: https://iridiamedical.com/the-architecture-of-longevity-10-essential-components-of-a-world-class-corporate-program/

Exploring new approaches to workplace health? Connect with Ashling Diamond, our Longevity Health Programs Specialist, at [email protected] to learn more about Iridia's longevity programs.

08/03/2026

Happy BC Day from all of us at Iridia Medical! We are honoured to celebrate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the many First Nations throughout British Columbia

British Columbia is home to so many different people, with different stories, each adding something of their own to the place we share. We’re grateful for the connections and community that bring us together and make this province feel like home. Whether you’re exploring the outdoors or staying home to relax, we hope you have a really great BC Day!

07/29/2026

Is your employee benefits strategy creating lasting value or just checking boxes?

From flexible work to office perks, many benefits improve the workplace experience. But longevity programs go a step further by investing in the long-term health, resilience, and performance of your employees.

Our latest blog explores why longevity programs are redefining what it means to invest in employees and why they may be the most valuable benefit an organization can offer.

Read the full blog here: https://iridiamedical.com/beyond-the-ping-pong-table-why-longevity-programs-outperform-every-other-employee-perk/

07/27/2026

We're looking for our next 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐣𝐚 𝐂𝐨-𝐨𝐩 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 to join our team, with the potential to extend for a second co-op term.

This is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in project coordination, marketing, operations, and process improvement while working alongside an innovative and collaborative team.

If you're a student who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

📍 Vancouver, BC (In-office)
📅 Application deadline: Aug 6

Learn more and apply today:

07/22/2026

Are you investing in the long-term health of your workforce?

Employee longevity is becoming a strategic priority for organizations looking to build healthier, more resilient, and high-performing teams. Our latest blog explores why forward-thinking companies are moving beyond traditional wellness programs and investing in science-backed approaches that support employees throughout their careers.

Read the full blog here: https://iridiamedical.com/the-long-game-why-smart-organizations-are-investing-in-employee-longevity/

07/16/2026

Could your corporate longevity programs be missing the mark?

Our latest blog explores five common pitfalls that can prevent longevity programs from creating meaningful impact, and how organizations can design ones that support lasting employee health outcomes.

Read here for the full blog: https://iridiamedical.com/five-pitfalls-that-sink-corporate-longevity-programs-and-how-to-avoid-them/

Stay tuned for more blogs on corporate longevity 👀

07/09/2026

What does mental toughness have to do with longevity? Quite a lot, as Vern Biccum explores in this recent conversation with James Blasco on the Charge Forward Coaching LLC

In this episode, Vern discusses the connection between mental toughness, preventative mental health, and long-term wellbeing, and how the 4Cs framework, Control, Commitment, Challenge, and Confidence, can help us better understand how we respond to change, pressure, goals, setbacks, and opportunities.

One of the key takeaways from the conversation is that mental toughness is not about pushing through at all costs. It is about self-awareness, reflection, and understanding what helps each of us show up as our best selves at work, at home, and in life.

Vern also shares how this work connects to Iridia’s broader focus on workplace health, longevity, and supporting individuals and teams in building the tools they need to thrive over the long term.

A big thank you to James Blasco for hosting such a thoughtful and engaging conversation.

Listen to the full episode here: https://charge-forward-coaching.captivate.fm/episode/building-mental-toughness-longevity

Have questions about mental toughness or how it could support you, your team or organization? Reach out to us, we’d be happy to connect.

In this powerful episode of the Charge Forward Coaching Podcast, host and Certified Mental Toughness Coach James Blasco sits down with Vern Biccum, Pres...