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Five reasons to have a health promotion program   

1   The United States spends more dollars on healthcare than any other nation yet we aren’t the world’s healthiest

• Largely sedentary   

• Use of tobacco 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% of the cost of health care is driven by avoidable illness   

3   Health Care costs continue to rise

• Health Care premiums continue to rise and to be passed on to the employee   

• Healthcare 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 Americans work   

• Poor health habits take a toll on American business   

• Corporations have a vested interest in health related issues.   

5   Research validates that health promotion programs can improve health, save money, and even produce a ROI.

• Aldana,S.G. (1998). Financial impact of corporate 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 corporate health promotion on health related outcomes –  an update. the American Journal of wellness. Vol 10, Number 6.   

• Wilson, M.G. (1996). A robust review of the effects of corporate health promotion 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 employee health promotion. 3rd ed. Seattle –  Summex Corporation, 1996.   

• Pelletier, K.R. A review of the health and cost-effective outcomes studies of comprehensive wellness and disease prevention programs at the worksite –  1993-1995 Update. the American Journal of Health and Promotion. Vol. 10, Number 5.   

Key Components of a Health Promotion Program   

Physical Health Promotion – Focuses on the development, maintenance, or betterment of one’s fitness   

Sample Physical Health Promotion Programs / Seminars

• Annual health testing

• Regular physical activity

• Good safety habits

Emotional Health Promotion – Focuses on all aspects of mental fitness

Sample Emotional Health Promotion Programs / Workshops

• Stress management workshops

• Dealing with aging

• Addictive behaviors

• Parenting

Financial Health Promotion – Focuses on improving the quality of life of staff members by helping families and individuals in becoming financially stable

Sample Financial Health Promotion Programs / Seminars

• Financial management

• Savings and Investing

• Credit and Purchasing

• Insurance and Estate Planning

Spiritual Health Promotion – Focuses on promoting a healthful inner self

Sample Spiritual Health Promotion Programs / Workshops

• Be certain 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 employees through group and individual nutritional services

Sample Nutritional Health Promotion Programs / Workshops

• Individual nutritional Assessment

• Individual and group counseling

• Educational classes

• Weight loss programs