Corporate Wellness ProgramVernon Memorial Healthcare

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Task Reward

Professional Consultation

Intellectual Education

Stress Management (15 times per month)

Dental Exam (Twice a year)

Annual Eye Exam

Annual Physical

Age Appropriate Preventative Screenings

Professional Counseling

Influenza Vaccine

Health Risk Assessment (Once a year)

Healthy Cooking (offered 3 times per year - minimum of 1 required)

3-year Health History Review

Office Ergonomics Consultation

• Personal Trainer • Registered Dietitian • Diabetic Educator • Health Coach• Other _____________________________

• Lunch & Learn • Continuing Education Credits • College Course Credits• Departmental Inservices • Other ________________________

• Yoga • Aquatic Bodywork • Massage • 20min. Lunch Walk • Meditation• 30min. Book Reading • Spiritual Activities • Other ________________________

• Mental Health • Marriage Counseling • Divorce Counseling• Other ________________________

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OK, how much is this going to cost me?Step 1Enrollment in the program is free if you complete your biometric screening with VMH’s Health Educator. If you choose to see your provider for a biometric screening, typical charges will apply.

Steps 2 & 3Some activities may require a level of investment such as registering for a recreational event, classes, or counseling sessions. However, it is very possible to participate fully in all steps for free.

Corporate Wellness ProgramPersonal Action Plan

This is your personal action plan. This document is designed to allow you to choose the goals that are right for you. Your goals should aim to encourage you to grow as an individual. They should also be targeted to your own personal health risks and concerns. If you would like help choosing your goals, you may find it useful to speak with your provider, employee nurse, or health educator.

Complete Biometric Screening

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Support Group Attendance

Recreational Event

Community Service

Monthly Exercise Log (15 activities a month)

Monthly Nutrition Log (15 logs a month)

VMH Quarterly Wellness Challenge

VMH Weight Management Program

Disease Awareness & Management

• The screening can be carried out by a physician or through health education.• The biometic screening should include a full lipid panel check.

Please call #74298 to set up an appointment or visit www.vmh.org and click on “classes & events” to register online.

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• Grief Support • Transplant Support • Diabetic Support • AA • Cancer Support • Other _____________________________

• 5K • 1/2 Marathon • Triathalon • Duathlons • Other ________________________

• VMH Parade • Vernon County Fair Booth • Crawford County Fair Booth• Blood Donation • Habitat for Humanity • Other ____________________________

• Working out in the gym • 10,000 steps a day • Other _________________________

• 5 fruits and veg. a day • Calorie counting • Other ____________________________

• Fitness Challenge (Feb.) • Nutrition Challenge (Sep.) • Summer Fun ( Jul.)• Weight Management (Nov-Dec.)

A VMH sponsored class to help employees manage their weight over 12 consecutive months.

• Monthly Blood Pressure Checks • Monthly Blood Glucose Checks • Quit Smoking

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The VMH Corporate Wellness Program

What is it?The VMH Corporate Wellness Program is aimed at encouraging associates

and their spouses to take care of themselves and value their own health. It is important for employees within the health care industry to pay particular

attention to their health as they are at greater risk due to close interactions with disease and stress.

It is also important for every associate within the VMH family to be seen as a walking, talking, advocate for living a healthy lifestyle and provide

inspiration for others in our community to do the same.

By following this three step program you will improve your health, reduce your risk of developing chronic health conditions, and be

rewarded for doing so.

How do I participate?The first step is to begin with a complete biometric

screening. You must complete step 1 to claim any reward. You become enrolled in the wellness program

when you complete step 1.

Once step 1 is complete, your program is whatever you make it. You are free to design your own personal action plan to help you

tackle your own personal goals. Help in developing your plan is offered by the VMH

Community Health Education department as well as our employee health nurse.

Claiming your reward is simple. Gather the required evidence for each

wellness task you have chosen and submit it monthly to VMH Community Health Education.

It’s easy. It’s flexible. It’s personal.

Above all, it’s rewarding.

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Step 3Personal Growth Plan

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Step 2Personal Wellness

Journey

Professional Consultations | $10Consultations are a great way to receive tailored information about a subject and how it relates to you. Consider meeting with a personal trainer, registered dietitian, diabetic educator or health coach. To claim this reward please ask for a note from your consultant.

Education | $10Expanding your knowledge helps you grow both as an individual and as a healthcare professional. Joining in departmental education inservices or pursuing a certification all qualify for this reward. To claim this reward please provide proof of your attendance or enrollment.

Office Ergonomics Consultation | $10Ensuring you are comfortable in your work environment reduces your risk of injury or strain, as well as improving your productivity. To claim this reward please ask for a note from your consultant. Call 74385 to arrange your consultation.

Stress Management | $20Stress is an important health factor that sometimes goes unnoticed. It’s important to take time for yourself. It improves your mood and productivity at work and reduces your chances of developing health conditions. Stress management options include yoga, aquatic body-work, massage, meditation, or spiritual activities. To claim this reward please provide a log of your stress management activities. Required: 15 activities/month.

3-year Health History Review | $10This periodic review of work-related health and safety meets our state requirements for health care workers. It is also a time to review risk factors and other lifestyle changes to keep you healthy. You will be notified by Employee Health when you are due to schedule your review. To claim this reward please ask for a note from our Employee Health Nurse.

Healthy Cooking Workshop | $10Learning how to cook healthy, nutritious meals will help broaden your knowledge and help you make sound nutritional choices. Workshops are scheduled to take place three times a year. To claim this reward please provide proof of your attendance.

Health Risk Assessment (HRA) Completion | $20Completing a HRA will provide you with feedback on your current health and lifestyle. It will give you a baseline measurement that you can compare back to every year to see your progress and how far you have come. Employees will be notified when HRAs are ready for completion.

Influenza Vaccine | $20As healthcare professionals, we know the importance of protecting ourselves and our families from disease. Getting your flu shot is important in reducing your risk of contracting the virus and developing problems related to the condition. Vaccines will be recorded by the Employee Health Nurse so there is no need to track it yourself.

Dental Exam | $20Regular screenings are the key to prevention–it’s no different for your teeth. A check-up with your local dentist can identify problems early and reduce the need for expensive dental work later. To claim this reward please provide proof of your appointment.

Annual Physical | $20Seeing your provider every year for a physical is the best way to ensure that everything is running smoothly. Use this time to talk about your health and any issues that have been troubling you. To claim this reward please provide proof of your appointment.

Age Appropriate Preventative Screenings | $40Get to know your age-appropriate screenings. They are recommended by healthcare professionals and based on statistical data. It is the single greatest method of early detection for serious health conditions. To claim this reward please provide proof of your appointment(s).

Professional Counseling | $40Life has its ups and downs and there are times when professional counseling may be needed. It is important to seek help when this occurs. It reduces stress and brings light to a problem in the hopes of finding a solution. To claim this reward please provide proof of your appointment(s).

Annual Eye Exam | $20An annual eye exam is critical to identifying early vision problems. Those individuals who work with computers are the most in need of regular eye exams. To claim this reward please provide proof of your appointment.

Complete Biometric Screening

What is measured?

How to get a biometric screening

What happens in a biometric screening?

How to claim this reward

A complete biometric screening is a great way to get a baseline measurement of your current health. The screening measures blood glucose, cholesterol and triglycerides and can provide early warning signs of high cholesterol and diabetes.

LDL CholesterolReferred to as “bad” cholesterol, LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein) cholesterol collects in the lining of arteries and compromises blood flow. Elevated LDL levels are commonly the result of inactivity, obesity, and type II diabetes.

HDL CholesterolHDL cholesterol is described as “good cholesterol.” It flows through the bloodstream and removes harmful bad cholesterol. High HDL levels reduce the risk of heart disease.

TriglyceridesTriglycerides are a type of fat found in the blood. They are used to store unused calories from food for use by your body later. High triglycerides may contribute to the hardening of arteries–increasing the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease.

Blood GlucoseA high or low blood sugar level can lead to serious short and long term health problems. Uncontrolled blood sugar can damage the vessels that supply blood to important organs such as the kidneys, liver, and heart.

Understanding your numbers and managing your lifestyle accordingly can help reduce your risk of chronic health conditions.

A biometric screening requires just a single drop of blood pricked from your finger. Results are ready in 5 minutes.

ProviderYour primary care provider can perform a biometric screening. Use this opportunity to discuss other health issues and arrange a physical. Cost: Typical clinic/lab charges apply. Please call your clinic to set up an appointment.

To claim your $50 reward simply submit your lab results as proof to vmhcorporatewellness@vmh.org. Rewards are not dependent on having “good” or “bad” test results.

VMH Health EducationA biometric screening can be performed by our VMH Health Educator. Cost: Free.Please call #74298 to set up an appointment or visit www.vmh.org and click on “classes & events” to register online.

Step 1Every great journey starts with one magnificent step.

$50Reward

Step 3Helping you growas an individual.

$100Max. Reward

Personal GrowthStep 3 allows you to design your own personal growth plan. You can select from a range of educational programs, professional consultations, stress management initiatives, and age-appropriate annual screenings.

Monthly Nutrition LogTracking the calories you burn is one thing, but being able to track your intake adds an extra dimension to your wellness journey. There are various smart-phone apps available to help you track your nutrition. If you don’t have a smart-phone, you can still track your calorie intake by keeping a diary. Your nutrition goals could be simply to drink more water or eat five fruits and vegetables a day. You may find it useful to speak with one of our registered dietitians to help you decide on your nutrition goals.

How to claim this rewardTo claim this reward please provide screen shots of your nutrition tracking apps or copies of your nutrition diary. 15 logs required per month.

VMH Quarterly Wellness ChallengesThe VMH Wellness Center will be conducting organization-wide wellness challenges every quarter. Each challenge is designed to encourage you to leave your comfort zone and join your fellow coworkers in improving your health and well-being. Challenges include a new year fitness challenge, nutrition challenge, and weight management challenge.

How to claim this rewardRegistration and participation in these challenges will be recorded by the VMH Wellness Center so all you have to do is register and show up!

VMH Weight Management ProgramThis twelve-month VMH sponsored program is a series of classes with regular weigh-ins. The program is comprised of a series of exercise regimes, nutrition education and weight management coaching.

How to claim this rewardRegistration and participation in the program will be recorded by the VMH Wellness Center. Participants must show weight maintenance or weight loss to receive the reward.

Disease AwarenessEarly detection is the key to managing health conditions. This reward is aimed at encouraging you to monitor those vital statistics to ensure that early warning signs are identified and disease management is sought.

Tasks include: measuring your blood pressure or blood glucose monthly for a year. Smoking cessation can also be chosen as a task for those who wish to quit smoking.

How to claim this rewardTo claim this reward please submit your blood pressure or blood glucose logs as proof.

Community ServiceBeing an active participant in the community can be a rewarding experience. Taking part in VMH parades, managing the booths at local county fairs, donating blood or volunteering for out of hours activities are all great ways to meet people, be active, and improve your self-esteem and well-being.

How to claim this rewardTo claim this reward please submit proof of participation such as photos, registration form or a transcript from a coordinator.

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$10Monthly Exercise LogGet moving! Being active is the key to health. The more you move your body, the better you will feel. Make small changes, set goals and never quit. Goals could be as simple as walking to work every day, hit the gym three times a week, or get 10,000 steps every day. A single 30-min walk in the morning and one in the evening will get you close to your 10,000 steps.

How to claim this rewardTo claim this reward please submit proof of activity, this could be:

• Wellness center check-ins.• Step tracker (FitBit, My Fitness Pal app, pedometers, etc...)• Paper-based tracking log.

You must have 15 activities a month to qualify for this reward.

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Step 2Where will your wellness

journey take you?

$100Max. Reward

The JourneyStep 2 is all about building your own personal wellness journey.

It’s about being an active participant in your own health and in the community around you. It is comprised of a range of incentives designed to get you up, moving, and motivated to

make those life-changing and life-saving, decisions.

Choose your own path, pick your challenges, and see your health and rewards grow.

Support Group AttendanceIt’s important to get the support you need, when you need it. If you’re in need of support, join a support group. Support groups are a great way to express your feelings in a safe, non-judgmental environment conducted by support professionals. Examples include: Grief Support, Transplant Support, Diabetic Support, AA and Cancer Support.

How to claim this rewardTo claim this reward please ask your support group leader to provide a transcript of your attendance.

Recreational EventTaking part in a 5K, half-marathon, triathlon or even a walk is a great way to give yourself a fitness goal. Joining with friends and family makes the experience even more enjoyable and makes you a wellness ambassador to those around you. Your determination to making positive wellness decisions could be the inspiration someone needs to do the same.

How to claim this rewardTo claim this reward please submit proof of event participation. (e.g. Race bib, receipt, registration confirmation or photograph.)

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