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Worksite Wellness - Implement a plan!
Reason #1: Reduction in Health Care Costs
Providing employee's health care coverage is expensive. The average health care costs per person equal $3000 annually and ~$225,000 in lifetime health care expenses. These costs are frequently linked to lifestyle choices. If employers implement a worksite wellness program that promotes healthy lifestyle changes, employers take aggressive action to reduce health care costs. According to expert Dr. Steve Aldana, the combination of poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, and obesity contributes 35-40% of an employer’s total health care costs.
Reason #2: Reduced Sick Leave Use
Most illnesses are preventable. These preventable illnesses are linked to ~70% of healthcare costs. A worksite wellness program allows employers to reduce many factors – tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sedentary lifestyles, and poor nutritional habits – that contribute to preventable illness. This means fewer employee sick days and increased on the job productivity.
Reason #3: Longer Work Week
The average American is now working 47 hours each week. This increases the number of threats facing employee's related to health and well-being. These threats can be reduced through worksite wellness programs.
Reason #4: Increased Technology
More technology equals new health concerns – repetitive stress injuries, lower back problems, vision issues, reduced physical activity (more desk time), etc. Effective worksite wellness programs will alleviate some of these new concerns.
Reason #5: Increased Stress Levels
Technology is booming and along with it, information. Employees are suffering from information overload. When coping strategies are not provided, companies face increased on the job accidents, reduced employee productivity, unnecessary absenteeism, and increased health care costs. Worksite wellness programs will reduce and even eliminate stress related work situations.
Reason #6: Workforce Diversification
Health problems and costs are influenced by sex and race. As the workforce becomes more diverse employee needs change. These changing needs can be counteracted by a supportive and individualized worksite wellness plan that addresses a variety of health issues.
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Return on Investment in Worksite Wellness
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Published studies have found that for every $1 invested in worksite wellness you save $3.48 in healthcare costs. Also, for every $1 spent you save $5.82 in reduced absenteeism.
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According to the Surgeon General, preventing chronic disease is cost effective. For every $1 spent on healthcare, 75 cents is to treat chronic disease.
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Study results of the Georgia Stroke and Heart Attack Prevention Program showed that every $1 spent on prevention equaled a $9 savings.
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The Health Partners Research Foundation found that by implementing 90 minutes of physical activity each week for sedentary adults over the age of 50, medical costs decreased an average of $2000 the following year.
To learn more about the benefits and cost-savings of a worksite wellness program, visit www.welcoa.org.
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eNutritionServices Provides
Professional Nutrition Coaching
Expert advice from a registered dietitian that has the education and experience to provide factual, research-based solutions.
Convenient Appointments
Employees send questions, complete education materials, and review feedback 24 hours a day. No taking time off work to travel to appointments, sit in waiting rooms, or being place on hold.
Feedback Tailored to You
Everyone is different, which is why individualized plans are necessary for success. Each employee receives feedback, support, and suggestions based on their specific situation and needs.
Private Sessions
Whether successes and struggles shared with others is the employee's choice. I keep all information private and confidential (HIPAA compliant).
Long Term Support
Employees can "check back in" anytime down the road, whether that is 3 months or 3 years later, at a discount rate. Employees continue to receive The Heart of Health ezine, containing heart health and weight loss tips, bi-weekly at no cost.
Worldwide Service
Do you have companies across the nation or even around the world? You can offer these programs to all locations, streamlining your worksite wellness plan.
Benefit Analysis
Program results are recorded via surveys employees fill out at program completion. Companies receive quarterly reports of measurable outcomes to assist in evaluating cost effectiveness.
Worksite Wellness Program Options
Lower Cholesterol Levels
Core Program
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Step by step guidance to understanding cholesterol levels and how to implement diet changes
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Six weekly professional coaching sessions
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Realistic goal setting
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Fool proof action plan
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Four nutrition tools
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Annual subscription to The Heart of Health ezine
Manual and Workbook
Control High Blood Pressure
Core Program
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Step by step guidance to understanding blood pressure and how to implement diet changes
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Weekly professional coaching sessions
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Realistic goal setting
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Fool proof action plan
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Four nutrition tools
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Annual subscription to The Heart of Health ezine
Manual and Workbook
Weight Loss
Mini Diet Makeover
Balance Program
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Diet and lifestyle assessment
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Complete diet makeover
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Fool proof action plan
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8 Weekly professional coaching sessions
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1 Bonus coaching session
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Lifetime access to free health tools
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Discounts on Healthy Living Program if employee opts for follow-up
Customization and Pricing
Programs can be adjusted depending on company size and needs.
Discount rates available for worksite wellness programs.
What Others are Saying
Professional, Effective, and Private "The accessibility of Real Living Nutrition's programs and the standards to which you hold your dietitian's are a few of the reasons why we like using these programs. It's professional, effective and private, and that is important to the people utilizing nutrition/weight loss services."
Danelle Canzoni Network Coordinator CAM PPO of America, Inc.
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