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Intervention Strategies to
Reduce Health Risks
 Life is busy for
most of us. And keeping healthy is all too rarely near the top
of the list of 'things to do' that often go undone. We are all
so busy that convenience is at a premium. So let’s get
“convenient” about health basics.
Heart Screen
offers an on-site kiosk (I.E. Welcome Wagon, Lemonade Stand,
private booth)—at the convenience of your employees— where
employees who
are intent
are reducing their risks,
can receive
educational
information to address screened and diagnosed health risks on a
monthly/quarterly basis. Health coaching here is neatly packaged
and available on-site to those individuals intent on helping
themselves.
Here we offer assistance with health and wellness issues all neatly
placed in a “wagon” or table set up, manned by a health
professional to answer health questions, make referrals,
follow-up re-test
blood pressure and dispense information.
What:
Create multi-step educational programs to promote change in
individuals’ diet, fitness, stress, smoking habits, cholesterol,
blood pressure, diabetes control (etc.) and overall wellness.
When:
Weekly/monthly/quarterly wellness series designed to motivate
and inspire healthier choices while measuring progress and
improvement.
How:
Using
healthy rewards as positive incentives for achieving goals. It
is fun as well as beneficial. Measuring realistic goals leads to
targeting success and knowing when it is accomplished. Once a
small goal is achieved, the next goal may be a little bit more
difficult. One will feel successful after reaching each
short-term goal and gradually progressing forward toward
fulfilling the long-term goal.
Who:
Staffed by health professionals from all areas—Registered
Dieticians, nurses, health educators, exercise physiologists,
teachers, doctors, pharmacists, etc. This is an opportunity to
speak with a professional to assist in setting challenging, yet
realistic goals. Often the “plan” is similar whether to reduce
cholesterol, lose weight or control diabetes. Knowing which
choices to make and having a source to go to when assistance is
needed helps to keep individuals on track.
Sample mini
health breaks. Wellness Wagon Activities:
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blood
pressure screenings
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cholesterol and diabetes
screenings
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weigh-ins, weight management
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flu shots
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cancer
awareness
Additional
Wellness Wagon Activities:
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Blood
pressure screenings
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Weigh-ins
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Flu shots
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Cancer
awareness
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Chair
massage
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Reflexology and relaxation techniques
for pain management
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Aromatherapy
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Quantum
touch
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Neck &
back screening
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Foot and
ankle screening
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Ergonomics
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Prenatal and
motherhood/fatherhood helpful hints
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Senior health
Learn more
about our programs by
contacting Heart Screen today.
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