Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 11:51 am
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Jo Steinberg, President of Midland Health – www.midlandhealth.com, called in to discuss how she developed a nationally recognized company delivering biometric testing. Hear Jo’s interesting commentary on what makes a successful corporate wellness program and her entire interview on this link: Good Health 07282009 Interview.MP3.
Also, you don’t want to miss Ms. Steinberg’s thoughts on what is the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness. Click on this link to hear her response: Good Health 07282009 Engagement.MP3.
On the show’s health news segment, the hosts provided an update on the H1N1 flu pandemic. The CDC says the first batch of the vaccine should be ready by mid-October; and today’s guest Jo Steinberg offered her insider perspective on the situation. Also, the latest news on America’s Obesity Epidemic is alarming. Listen to the show for more details.
Finally, Dr. Rearick and Stephen shared five program ideas that companies can do to keep their wellness initiatives active and visible during the summer months. You can find a description of these clever summer-themed activities at this link: Good Health 07282009 Tip.MP3.
Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009 2:06 pm
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Don Doster, President of gBehavior – www.gbehavior.com, was in the studio to discuss his company’s unique approach to incentive programs in changing health behavior. You can get a thorough description of gBehavior’s program and its effectiveness by listening to the complete interview on this link: Good Health 07212009 Interview.MP3
Also, Mr. Doster’s tip on his most successful engagement strategy may surprise you; click on this link to hear his response: Good Health 07212009 Engagement.MP3
In the latest health news segment, the hosts provided an update on the H1N1 flu pandemic. The World Health Organization (WHO) calls the new virus “unstoppable”. Listen to the show for more details.
Finally, Dr. Rearick and Steve reviewed the concept of self-care guides, and whether they remain a viable, cost-effective corporate wellness option when everything is available on the internet these days. Listen to their differing views on guides: Good Health 07212009 Review.MP3
Friday, July 17th, 2009 7:12 pm
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Dr. Gaby Cora, www.executivehealthwealth.com, joined the show to discuss how she works with people and organizations that want to be healthy and become wealthy. Her advice is especially pertinent during this time of a weak economy and the many stressors associated with it. Hear Dr. Cora’s tip on her most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness: . http://goodhealth.businessradiox.com/podcasts/Good%20Health%2007142009%20Engagement.MP3
To hear the entire interview, click on: http://goodhealth.businessradiox.com/podcasts/Good%20Health%2007142009%20Interview.MP3.
This week’s health tip addressed the value of corporate health newsletters. Listen in to find out if they’re worthwhile; and how you can implement some with a low-cost, no-cost approach: http://goodhealth.businessradiox.com/podcasts/Good%20Health%2007142009%20Tip.MP3.
Finally, the hosts ended the show with a review of GlobalFit’s Destination You program, (www.globalfit.com). This unique fitness tracking program utilizes an accelerometer to record an individual’s workout routine. Listen to find out whether it might be a worthwhile addition to your company’s wellness program: http://goodhealth.businessradiox.com/podcasts/Good%20Health%2007142009%20Review.MP3.
Friday, July 10th, 2009 4:52 pm
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On today’s show Dr. Rearick and Stephen were joined by David Jacoby, Executive Vice President of Business Development with WellCall (www.wellcom.com). Mr. Jacoby highlighted the business of health coaching – its impact on individuals, as well as an employer’s bottomline. Every week, the hosts ask each guest what they’ve found to be the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness – you don’t want to miss Mr. Jacoby’s enlightening response: Good Health 07072009 Engagement.MP3. To hear the entire interview click on this link: Good Health 07072009 Interview.MP3 .
This week’s health tip focused on ways that companies can improve their weight loss competitions/challenges; particularly ways to get all employees involved and to keep them participating throughout the competition. Find out more by clicking on this link to the show’s health tip: Good Health 07072009 Tip.MP3.
Finally, the show ended with a review of the CDC’s new Obesity Calculator, (www.cdc.gov/leanworks). A tool designed to provide companies with an indication of how much their obese population is costing their business. Hear what our hosts think of this tool by listening in on this link: Good Health 07072009 Review.MP3.
