What is a Health Risk Assessment (HRA)?
By Mindi Matthews, MBA, CHWC Most wellness programs usually ask participants to complete a brief questionnaire that summarizes key health information. This questionnaire—often referred to as a health risk assessment or HRA—then generates a statistical estimate of that person’s overall health risk status. HRAs help identify health issues and should provide a feedback mechanism or […]
Wellness Resources
By Kristin Lamb, CHWC, wellness coordinator and coach Looking for additional support to take your employee wellness program to the next level? Consider using some of the following local, state and national resources (all content via the organizations’ respective websites): The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) is one of the nation’s most respected resources for […]
The Need for Employer-based Health Screenings
By Cameual Wright, MD Chronic disease and its associated costs have led to skyrocketing healthcare spending in the United States. The costs attributed to treating chronic disease account for more than 75 percent of healthcare spending. In an effort to decrease healthcare spending and improve access to care, Congress passed the Affordable Care Act in […]
The Importance of Spiritual/Mental Health Initiatives in the Workplace
By Derek Hansen, Director of Chaplaincy Services Wellness is about more than just physical health, exercise and nutrition. It’s the full integration of physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Wellness is multifaceted, and each of these facets interact and contribute to our overall wellbeing. Compassion, capacity for love, forgiveness, altruism, joy and fulfillment are components of […]