http://healthpromotionblog.com Health Promotion Blog Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:29:07 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Health Testing: • Blood pressure • Breast cancer Testing • Skin cancer Testing • Diabetes Testing • Cholesterol Testing • Eye exams • Body-fat Testing • Flu shots • Posture screening, spinal analysis • On-site child immunizations • Prostate cancer screenings • Fitness Testing • Depression Testing Fitness Ideas: • On-site fitness center or exercise room • Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks) • ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/sample-corporate-health-promotion-program-ideas/ Employee Health Services • access to an EAP • worksite medical services • worksite medical examinations • health risk testing and counselling: • blood pressure, • blood cholesterol , • blood glucose clinics, • thyroid. • bone density testing, • prostrate • encourage self-exams - breasts, testicles • medical surveillance Programs • immunizations and flu vaccinations • disability case management • active rehabilitation • return to ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-ideas-health-education-programs/ • clearly communicated vision and mission • clear and accurate job descriptions • supportive appraisal system • worker empowerment through decision-making, pace of work and connection to corporate goals, (on-line tools that connect to goals such as Baxter Healthcare) • two-way communication training • ‘no lunch hour’ meeting rules unless it is a lunch ‘n’ ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-ideas-healthy-work-environment-programs/ • childcare Programs and information • family planning information • parenting classes • elder care Programs and information • retirement planning • personal responsibility leave • alternative work arrangements such as telecommuting, job sharing • work-family-life transition support • anger management and family violence • family counselling programs • budgeting and financial counselling • understanding credit reports • money safety tips - ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-ideas-mental-wellness/ • violence in the worksite • equity in the worksite programs • harassment policy and training • literacy/numeracy Programs • professional development and skill enhancing training • air quality and sick building testing • smoke-free worksite • fire safety programs • hazard control and WHIMS Training • injury prevention, CPR/First Aid, emergency response Programs • improved signage • installing guard rails • ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-ideas-environmental-wellness-programs/ • Add Stress management and mental health Programs • Add substance use and abuse Programs • Add smoking cessation and control • Add nutrition counselling • Add weight control Programs and counselling • Add encourage use of food logs • Add posting BMI charts • Add juice dispensing machines • Add water coolers • Add vending machines with low-calorie ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-ideas-living-healthy-programs/ Why Complete a Corporate Health Promotion Program Environment Assessment? The purpose of completing the assessment is to identify your jobsite's strengths and areas in need of improvement. The assessment will lead your workgroup to recommend actions for changes to make the worksite more supportive of healthy behaviors (i.e. healthy food choices ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-environment-assessment/ Once you start a program you will have a range of worker participants.  Some will already be very engaged in being active and eating well and your program will only reinforce and enhance their health.  On the other end of the spectrum will be people who may not engage no ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-program-maintaining-motivation-and-interest/ There are a number of reasons why Corporate Health Promotion Programs are beneficial. 1. Improved Morale - When the organizational culture begins to change as a result of your health promotion efforts, you and your employees may actually begin to see and feel a new level of energy within the corporation.  ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/why-wellness/ 1.    Have a current policy outlining the requirements and functions of a comprehensive Corporate Health Promotion Program. 2.    Have a wellness plan in place that addresses the purpose, nature, duration, resources required, participants in, and expected results of a Corporate Health Promotion Program. 3.    Orient employees to the Corporate Health Promotion Program ... http://healthpromotionblog.com/corporate-health-promotion-programs-focus-on-health-education-activities/