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Promoting a Healthy Lifestyle
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Christy Mar, HR & Corporate Administration Manager at
A&D Medical talks about the Healthy Lifestyle program she implemented two
years ago. "We started out with baby
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steps, just focusing on wellness topics every month. So even back then, we felt the need to
educate our associates on health care, both their own, and the impact it has on
costs. But bottom line is that A&D is committed to the health and
wellness program as a way to improve an associate's health and hopefully limit
dramatic increases in health insurance costs."
Those monthly focuses included everything from promoting mental
sharpness, reducing stress, Diabetes education, cardiovascular exercise and
cholesterol awareness. The program is
defined by education, activity and rewards.
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Leading By Example
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Over a year ago A&D Medical launched its own activity
club, utilizing its Wireless Activity Monitors. "Associates are
participating in the AND activity club and having some nice competition..." added
Mar. Through partners like FitLinxx, Inc., A&D Medical
has created ways of motivating, tracking and rewarding participation. Through an easy-to-use online interface users
can see if they are meeting their own goals, they can see where they compare
against the guidelines established by the US Centers for Disease Control (USCDC), and most importantly they can see how they compare to their
co-workers. A&D Medical sweetens the
deal with awards and prizes for the leaders or most improved.
A&D Medical is implementing everything they are
promoting. They want to understand what
works, how to improve and reap the benefits.
If you would like to learn more about how your company can implement a Worksite Wellness program, contact us at (888) 726-9966.
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About Us |
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A&D Medical manufacturers blood pressure devices and other home health care products for home and professional use. Models include automatic, manual, ambulatory, kiosk style and accessories including activity monitors and weight scales.
A&D Medical is a division of A&D Engineering, and is ISO 13485:2003 certified. Since 1977, A&D Medical has manufactured and distributed a full line of advanced electronic blood pressure monitoring equipment and health care products for home and professional use. The company has established itself as a leader in home health monitoring technology through the development and introduction of a variety of unique products.
A&D Medical 1756 Automation Parkway San Jose, California 95131 1-888-726-9966 |