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What is Wellness?
Wellness is an intentional choice of a lifestyle characterized by personal responsibility, moderation and maximum personal enhancement of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.
So ask yourself:
Got Wellness?
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Homecare and Hospice
Do you have a parent or loved one who is in need of homecare or hospice services? We invite you to benefit from Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan's unrivaled experience and compassionate care.
Whether you need certified homecare or our many other medical services, you can trust the one homecare organization that has been helping Southeast Michigan residents feel better for more than 100 years. To learn more about these services, request a free copy of our Consumer's Guide to Homecare by calling (800) 882-5720.
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| Lunch 'n Learn
Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan's Lunch 'n Learn presentations are short, informational presentations that easily fit into your employee's lunch hour. VNA's expert staff of Registered Dietitians, and Nurses arrive onsite to deliver the important information.
To schedule a presentation, or for more information about our Worksite Wellness Program, contact us at (248) 967-8755 or visit us at www.vna.org.
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Celebrate National Employee Health and Fitness Day this Month
May 21st offers the opportunity for organizations to encourage and support healthy lifestyles for all employees. Many companies offer onsite cholesterol, blood sugar (glucose) and blood pressure screenings to their employees.
You can help your team take charge of a healthier lifestyle by implementing some of the tips below:
· Pack a healthy brown bag lunch; make sure to include a full serving of vegetables and fruit.
· Use half of your lunch break for a walk around your company parking lot if a designated walking area is not available.
· Cut down on your soft drink intake, even if it's diet; water is best.
· Park further away from the door and take the stairs instead of the elevator.
· Substitute a mid-day sugary snack with a fruit or vegetable.
· Offer preventative wellness screenings.
Contact your health insurance provider, local chapter of the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association to see what healthy resources are available. Support services for those who desire to quit smoking, lower cholesterol and manage their weight are often available free of chrage.
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Thinking Beyond the Rusty Nail 
Tetanus, also known as lockjaw, is a rare but serious bacterial disease that affects the nervous system. It develops when tetanus bacteria, widely found in soil, dust and manure, enter the body through a cut or wound. Before tackling your garden this spring, think of protecting yourself against tetanus.
"Any wound that is contaminated by dirt is susceptible, but especially deep wounds or those caused by a dirty or dusty object that has been outdoors or in contact with soil," said Matthew Hall, M.D., an infectious disease specialist at Marshfield Clinic Marshfield Center.
A vaccine can protect you against tetanus/diphtheria and pertussis(whooping cough) with one single dose. Contact Visiting Nurse Association of Southeast Michigan for more information on individual, group and worksite immunizations at (248) 967-8755.
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Osteoporosis Screening: Make No Bones About It
Osteoporosis is a common disease known as "brittle bones" caused by a deficiency in calcium and vitamin D. The weakening of a person's bones may lead to debilitating fractures of the hip, spine or wrist from simple falls and even coughing or sneezing.One out of every two women and one in four men over age 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture. Regular exercise and a balanced diet rich in vitamin D and calcium are two of the ways to prevent osteoporosis.
Talk to your healthcare provider about osteoporosis screening and what you can do to prevent or reduce loss of bone mass. Ultrasound uses sound waves to measure density at the heel, shin bone and kneecap. It is an easy and convenient way to get screened. For more information on osteoporosis please visit the National Osteoporosis Foundation at www.nof.org | |
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Healthy at Work is published by Visiting Nurse Association, Inc., in order to provide general health information. It is not intended to provide medical advice, which should be obtained directly from a physician. © 2008.
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