A significant number of Americans suffer from high blood pressure and undiagnosed hypertension. If left untreated this condition could lead to Diabetes and Stroke. For the employer this could result in the loss of a valuable contributor to their organization as well as a long term disability claim and substantial healthcare expenses.
Additionally, many employees are also overweight and are not utilizing effective self-management skills to reduce their health risks. Part of the problem is not knowing exactly how to manage their health as well as not having anyone to be accountable to for making necessary lifestyle changes.
Fortunately, a cost effective solution is available for all companies. This program, provided by a Registered Nurse with a background in physical fitness and health promotion educates employees on how to manage their own health. The nurse will check blood pressure, measure weight and body fat and counsel people with practical self care information to reduce their health risks and take responsibility for their own health. Additionally, we can identify employees who are at high risk of stroke or heart disease and refer them for more extensive testing and or treatment if appropriate.
We recommend that our practitioner come to your worksite at least once per month for 3 hours. She is usually set up in a small conference room and any employee may come to see her for an assessment and or coaching.
Your small investment for this service to give your employees the benefits of better health is $150 per month.
