Review the many wellness program resources on the Center for Disease Control website. Take advantage of the many program ideas and models to support your organization with a health improvement practice. Most programs will include some health screening activities to assist in identify health risk factors. The following factors have been identified as some red flag warnings for individuals to take immediate action to improve:
Risk factors and levels for at risk members include:
Blood pressure systolic reading of 160 or higher or your diastolic reading of 100 or higher;
Cholesterol reading is 250 or higher;
Glucose reading is 200 or higher;
Body mass index is 35 or higher.
On January 26th, WELCOA will kick off its 2012 learning agenda for members with the first WELCOA webinar of the year. Participants will be immersed in the fascinating world of examining the actual health habits of Americans. By zeroing-in on the nutritional, physical activity, self-care, tobacco and alcohol use patterns and other important health behaviors, this webinar will give participants a better understanding of who's doing what and—perhaps more importantly—what it will take to bring about change. This webinar should be considered a "must-attend" for every member of the WELCOA Nation.
WEBINAR #1: An Examination of the Health Habits of Americans
Thursday, January 26, 2012 — 9:30 - 11:00 AM Central Time
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) was established as a national not-for-profit organization. WELCOA works with business leaders, workplace wellness practitioners, public health professionals and consultants of all kinds by:
Producing leading-edge worksite wellness publications and health information;
Conducting trainings that help worksite wellness practitioners create and sustain results-oriented wellness programs;
Creating resources that promote healthier lifestyles for all working Americans.
Learn more about WELCOA.
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