Five reasons to have a health promotion program
1 The USA spends more dollars on healthcare than any other nation yet we aren’t the world’s healthiest
• Largely sedentary
• Tobacco use is still popular
• Stress is at epidemic levels (WHO)
• Alcohol continues to take its toll on American Citizens
2 Much of the disease in the United States is preventable
• Tobacco and alcohol are leading causes of death
• As much as 70 percent of the cost of health care is driven by avoidable illness
3 Health Care costs continue to rise
• Healthcare premiums continue to rise and to be passed on to the employee
• Health Care cost are ordinarily the number one benefit cost to most employers
4 The worksite is an ideal establishing to address health and well being
• Most American Citizens work
• Poor health habits take a toll on American business
• Companys have a vested interest in health related issues.
5 Research validates that wellness programs can improve health, save money, and even produce a Return On Investment.
• Aldana,S.G. (1998). Financial impact of company health promotion and methodological quality of the evidence. The Art of Wellness. Vol 2, Number 1.
• Wilson, M.G. (1996). A comprehensive review of the effects of worksite wellness on health related outcomes – an update. The American Journal of wellness. Vol 10, Number 6.
• Wilson, M.G. (1996). A extensive review of the effects of corporate wellness on health related outcomes – an update. The American Journal of wellness. Vol 11, Number 2.
• Chapman, L.S. Proof Positive – an analysis of the cost-effectiveness of corporate wellness. 3rd ed. Seattle – Summex Company, 1996.
• Pelletier, K.R. A review of the health and cost-effective outcomes studies of robust wellness and disease prevention programs at the workplace – 1993-1995 Update. The American Journal of Health and Promotion. Vol. 10, Number 5.
Key Components of a Wellness Program
Physical Health Promotion – Focuses on the development, maintenance, or betterment of one’s fitness
Sample Physical Wellness Programs / Workshops
• Annual biometric screening
• Regular physical activity
• Good safety habits
Emotional Health Promotion – Focuses on all aspects of mental fitness
Sample Emotional Wellness Programs / Workshops
• Stress management workshops
• Dealing with aging
• Addictive behaviors
• Parenting
Financial Health Promotion – Focuses on bettering the quality of life of workforce by assisting families and individuals in becoming financially stable
Sample Financial Wellness Programs / Seminars
• Financial management
• Savings and Investing
• Credit and Purchasing
• Insurance and Estate Planning
Spiritual Health Promotion – Focuses on promoting a healthy inner self
Sample Spiritual Health Promotion Programs / Seminars
• Be sure to encourage daily devotional readings
• Give regular service opportunities
• Provide a daily/weekly/monthly chapel (meditation) time during work hours
Nutritional Health Promotion – Will meet the needs of the staff through group and individual nutritional services
Sample Nutritional Wellness Programs / Seminars
• Individual nutritional Assessment
• Individual and group counseling
• Educational classes
• Weight loss health promotion programs
