WOW - Working on Wellness

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What is it?

Working On Wellness (WOW) is now a familiar initiative to help Port Huron Hospital employees make healthier choices.  It includes semi-annual screenings which are taking place in March/April and August 2010. 

Who can participate?

All employees are welcome to join.  The goal is to help employees make healthier choices for themselves.

Why do we have this program?

The vision of Port Huron Hospital is to “make a difference in the health of our communities”… Do you want to become healthier?  Would you like a few extra dollars in your pocket?  These are just a couple of reasons you should join us.  In Fall 2005, a group of employees volunteered to join the Wellness Team.  That team, along with the Executive Team was given the challenge of developing a program to encourage employees to make healthier choices.  WOW is the result.

Where and When are the screenings?

There are financial incentives for the August screenings. You can earn $20 for each of the indicators (BMI, cholesterol and blood pressure) if your result is within normal range or there is a 5% reduction. A total health incentive of $60 per employee is possible.

A health risk appraisal must be completed annually. If you did not complete the appraisal for your March screenings, then prior to your August screening you must complete the appraisal which is available through the hospital’s website. Go to the employee page at porthuronhospital.org. Click on the WOW logo at the bottom of the page. You will be asked for a password. It is wow. When you’ve completed the appraisal, print it and take the first page of it with you to your screening.

Call HealthAccess at extension 3199 to set up an appointment time that is convenient for you. Screenings will be held in Classroom 4 at the following dates and times:

• August 2, 4, and 25 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• August 3, 5, 24, 26, 27, 30 and 31 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

We are also offering Tdap- Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccines for our employees-FREE

How does the program work?

1. Review the information below for more details.
2. Call Health Access at extension 3199 to schedule a WOW screening appointment.
3. Three areas will be screened (BMI, blood pressure and cholesterol).  You do not have to be fasting.  If you have had a cholesterol test by your physician in the last 30 days please bring these results to your appointment.
4. August 2010 has financial incentives; for each area that your results are in the healthy range (or improve 5% from March/April 2010 or August 2009) you will receive $20. You can receive up to $60 if all three areas are within the healthy range. 
5. Take the WOW Risk Assessment by clicking here.

America On The Move

Working on Wellness at Port Huron Hospital utilizes America on the Move as an activity program with the aim of improving your quality of life.

Sign up for America on the Move on line and stop by Employee Health Services to get a free pedometer if you have not yet received one. The following is the information necessary to sign you into the program as a Port Huron Hospital Moment Maker:

• Go to: www.americaonthemove.org
• Click: “Join Now”
• Select: “Individual” registration
• Enter Group Registration Code: 3 letters followed by 5 numbers - RPO25270
• The next screen should say Port Huron Hospital Moment Makers

Follow the on line directions from there. If you have any questions please call Patricia St. Louis at 3120. There is no cost to you. They will send you e-mails to encourage you on your way and you can sign up to record your steps on a path in one of the national parks.