February is American Heart Month
Did you know that heart disease accounts for more deaths in the U.S. than any other health condition? American Heart Month is a great opportunity to educate your employees about their risks for heart disease, as well as ways to prevent it.
Simply knowing the risk factors for heart disease is the first step to improving heart health. With that in mind, we've put together a few ideas that you can use to educate your employees about their heart health in the month of February.
1. Plan a blood pressure screening. High blood pressure is the single most significant risk factor for heart disease, so schedule a blood pressure screening for your employees to see if they are at risk.
2. Schedule a cholesterol screening. Cholesterol is another important indicator of heart health and heart disease risk. A cholesterol screening can provide your employees with a complete picture of their cholesterol numbers and guidance on improving their numbers.
3. Download this free hand-out to share with your employees. The hand-out highlights five steps to living a heart-healthy lifestyle.
If you would like to schedule an on-site blood pressure or cholesterol screening, please call Affiliated Physicians at (877) 292.5546, ext. 176 or email mmorris@affiliatedphysicians.net.
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Attend Our January 26th Webinar: Establishing a Comprehensive Physical Exam Program Through Insurance
It used to be that Executive Physicals were completely paid for by employers and only made available to the C-level executives within a company. This trend is beginning to change as the value of comprehensive, preventive physical exams increases and as people become more aware of the importance of good health.
Join Affiliated Physicians on Wednesday, January 26th as we discuss the process of implementing a Comprehensive Physical Exam Program through insurance. Topics to be highlighted during the webinar will include:
- What is a comprehensive physical exam?
- What services are included in a standard exam?
- Benefits of administering a comprehensive physical exam program
- Administering an exam program through your health insurance
- Exam programs for Self-Insured companies
- Exam programs for Fully-Insured companies
- Data and Reporting
Webinar Details:
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
2:00 - 2:30PM EST
Please RSVP for this webinar by clicking here.
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Winter Health Tips
Winter is the season for snow ball fights, ice skating, sipping hot chocolate by the fireplace, and watching your favorite movies under a nice warm blanket. However, there are some negative things that happen during cold winter months. Often our health takes a back seat to the other things happening in our lives. Below are several ways to stay healthy and avoid those dreaded winter blues.
1. Get plenty of sleep.
2. Eat seasonal fruits and vegetables.
3. Eat a healthy breakfast.
4. Stay active.
5. Keep your stress low.
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Lower Your Healthcare Costs
A large percentage of healthcare costs are due to poor lifestyle choices. Your employees may not realize that they have unhealthy habits which increase their chances of developing serious health issues. By educating your employees about their health risks, your company can help improve their overall health, increase productivity, and reduce healthcare costs across the board. Insurance carriers may provide incentives to offer preventive services for your employees.
That's where Affiliated Physicians can step in. We can provide your company with a variety of on-site wellness services to educate your employees about their health risks and discuss what they can do to reduce and manage those risks.
Our on-site wellness services include:
- Cholesterol Screenings
- Glucose Screenings
- Blood Pressure Screenings
- Body Composition Analysis
- Pulmonary Function Screenings
- Prostate Cancer Screenings
- Hepatitis Vaccinations
- Flu Vaccinations
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