Jackson Bogan
Computer Security is Not Just for the Big Boys Anymore
Computer hacking. We hear about it every day. Whether it’s the Russians or the cyber thief down the street, security breaches of important and sensitive data are occurring more and more frequently. Large corporations like Target, Bank of America and other billion dollar firms spend millions to prevent computer system hacking and still it happens […]
Mitchell Agency Hosting Flu Shot Clinic
Custom Plus Pharmacy will be administering flu shots on Thursday, October 13 from 9 am to 11 am at the Mitchell Agency offices located at 2800 Ferry Street. We will be offering the Quadviralent* flu shot that covers four flu strains compared to some flu shots that just cover three. Cost of the flu shot […]
Why Almost Everyone Should Get A Flu Shot
Annual Flu Shots Recommended for Almost All The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual influenza vaccination for everyone 6 months of age and older. The influenza vaccine has prevented millions of flu cases and tens of thousands of related hospitalizations, according to the CDC. The vaccine doesn’t guarantee 100 percent that you […]
Kym Hussong Recognized for Outstanding Service
GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND TO DELIVER GREAT SERVICE Acuity Insurance recently named Kym Hussong, a Customer Service Representative at the Mitchell Agency, as one of its Outstanding Service Professionals for 2016. At the Mitchell Agency, Kym Hussong is known for putting her best effort into any task. “Kym always goes above and beyond the call […]
Timely Tips to Prevent Sports Injuries
High school and middle school football, soccer, cross country, volleyball and other teams are now preparing themselves for their fall sports seasons. These are activities that our young athletes enjoy, but they can also be physically and emotionally demanding. With all the practices and extra training involved, there’s a chance sports related injuries will occur. […]
Be Safe in the Water and When Boating This Summer
Enjoying swimming, boating and other activities around water are great summertime pastimes. Staying safe when in the water or on your boat takes some common sense and following some basic guidelines. Water Safety Tips The four major causes of drowning are (1) not wearing a life jacket, (2) abuse of alcohol, (3) lack of sufficient […]
Insurance Questions that Come before You Say “I do”.
June is traditionally the “BIG” month for weddings. With so much love in the air there are times when some of the practical considerations of being newlyweds are overlooked. Being properly insured is often one of them. Along with your new marital status come several questions. Do I need life insurance and disability insurance? How […]
Texting & Driving …. A Losing Combination
At any given daylight moment across America, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 660,000 drivers are using cell phones or manipulating electronic devices while driving. In 2014, 3,179 people were killed, and 431,000 were injured in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. It is Not All About the Teenagers A […]
Spring Break Airline Travel … Tips to Minimize the Pain
We all look forward to a nice spring break get-away, but not necessarily to the airline trip to our destination. Long check-in and security lines, delayed flights, and the crush of hundreds of fellow travelers can begin or end our trip on a painful note. To avoid some of the hassles of airline travel, […]