Health Promotion And Wellness
Benefits of tobacco use Cessation Programs
Instances of respiratory diseases, cancer and other illnesses can be reduced through tobacco use cessation efforts. tobacco use cessation programs can provide huge opportunities for improved health.
The American Cancer Society reports that tobacco use workers cost employers an average of $1,429 per smoker per year in increased medical costs over [...]
Benefits of Nutrition Programs
Nutrition directly impacts nearly every aspect of physical and mental health. A healthy diet can help protect against such conditions as heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, stroke, certain cancers and depression. Obesity, which is among the most common conditions linked to diet, affects a record number of Americans.
The American Journal of Health Promotion [...]
Benefits of Exercise Initiatives
Exercise reduces weight, lowers risks of heart attack and stroke, helps to control blood pressure and diabetes, and improves mood. Studies increasingly show that exercise may also help reduce the occurrence of certain types of cancer. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently documented another major advantage: exercise [...]
Wellness programming means different things to different employers. Effective wellness initiatives can be as simple as bringing baskets of fresh fruit into break rooms to encourage better eating. They can be as extensive as building fitness facilities onsite or paying for obesity treatments.
A driving factor behind the push toward wellness spans employers of all types, [...]
When it comes to working wellness into your workforce, you want someone who knows the ins and outs of health promotion, and who can counsel workers and provide primary care – all within the context of the current regulatory and legal environment.
AAOHN’s survey reported that more than 50% of workers (61 percent) want to receive [...]
Good for waistlines & your bottom line
By Sandra Simpson, APRN, BC, COHN-S, manager in Occupational Health Services at a Fortune 500 corporation in Memphis, Tenn., and a member of the board of directors of the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses (AAOHN). For a copy of the AAOHN wellness survey, visit www.aaohn.org, or call (800) [...]
Stress continues to drive workers’ work-related health concerns, which is probably why most respondents (78 percent) in a recent survey claim they would take part in a Employer Health and Wellness Program to help their overall health and wellness.
In a recent research study commissioned by the American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, Inc. (AAOHN), 500 [...]
Effective Corporate Wellness Plans include the use of data sources in support of Employer Health and Wellness Program planning, implementation, and evaluation. Information sources can be used to complete a community needs assessment, develop realistic Employer Health and Wellness Program goals and objectives, and gain Senior Management support.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Information [...]
Employer Health and Wellness Program data collection and assessment is often avoided because of a perceived lack of resources for this very important Employer Health and Wellness Program component. Use the suggestions below to take advantage of a variety of resources available at your company or in the local community.
Medical Interns and Residents
• If your [...]
Keeping Employer Health and Wellness Program data organized is critical in order to be able to determine Employer Health and Wellness Program impact and member progress. Use the simple steps below to keep your data organized.
Manage Employer Health and Wellness Program data electronically.
• Storing Employer Health and Wellness Program outcomes data electronically is the best [...]