Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 1:16 am
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Dr. Dee Edington – Director of the University of Michigan’s Health Management Research Center, www.hrmc.umich.edu, joined the show to share his learnings and solutions for reducing the total medical and productivity-related cost trends that are bankrupting American businesses. Citing his latest book, Zero Trends, Dee reviewed the “Five Fundamental Pillars” that are necessary to support a successful health management strategy within a company. Hear these solutions and his entire interview on this link: Good Health 08252009 Interview.MP3
Not wanting to lose the opportunity, we asked Dr. Edington what he has found to be as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness. Click on this link to hear his insightful response: Good Health 08252009 Engagement.MP3
On today’s health tip, Dr. Rearick and Stephen chose to complement Dr. Edington’s key strategies by sharing the why and how to implementing a Culture Audit within a company. This audit is the first step in creating a supportive environment for a businesses’ health management initiative. Click on this link to learn the necessary steps: Good Health 08252009 Tip.MP3
Finally, on the show’s news segment the hosts provided further updates on the H1N1 flu pandemic; as well as providing commentary on the announcement that America’s average life expectancy has increased – not so good news.
Wednesday, August 19th, 2009 6:17 pm
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Michael Nadeau, President of Viverae, www.viverae.com, joined the show to share his expertise and to describe the value that his company brings to the wellness marketplace. Hear his entire interview on this link: Good Health 08182009 Interview.MP3.
Also, listen to Mr. Nadeau’s thoughts on what is the most successful engagement strategy to get employees involved in health and wellness: Good Health 08182009 Engagement.MP3.
During the show’s health news segment, the hosts provided: an update on the Mental Health Parity Act, research that appears to contradict the benefits of fruits & vegetables, and a unique phsyician & community-based physical activity initiative occurring in New Mexico.
Finally, Dr. Rearick and Stephen hightlight that September is one of the most active times of the year in terms of the number of national health observances occurring within the month. Hear why this is so; ;and what companies should be doing to take advantage of this fact: Good Health 08182009 Tip.MP3.
Friday, August 7th, 2009 6:59 pm
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Ray Fabius, MD – www.rayfabiusmd.com, joined the show to share his expertise on the benefits and effectiveness of on-site health clinics. Hear Ray share his criteria on which companies can benefit from an in-house medical center and his entire interview on this link: Good Health 08052009 Interview.MP3.
Also, you don’t want to miss Dr. Fabius’ thoughts on what is the most successful strategy that companies can put in place to insure positive results from their local clinic. Click on this link to hear his response: Good Health 08052009 Engagement.MP3.
Also, Dr. Rearick and Stephen warned that more flu shots will be administered this year than ever. In their health tip segment, hear their planning & preparation tips that businesses should have in place NOW, to avoid being left behind in the flu shot scheduling: Good Health 08052009 Tip.MP3.
