Don Powell of the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, and Health Tips on Promotional Ideas for Each Day of the Week

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009 8:54 pm

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Dr. Don Powell – President & CEO of the American Institute for Preventive Medicine, www.healthylife.com, joined the show to discuss the impact and value of medical self-care programs.  Don laid out a thorough argument for the benefit and value that such programs provide to a company’s bottom-line.  To hear Dr. Powell’s thoughts and the entire interview, click on this link:  Good Health 09222009 Interview Don Powell.MP3.

The hosts also asked Don what he found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear his unique response:  Good Health 09222009 Engagement Don Powell.MP3.

On today’s health tip, Dr. Rearick and Stephen shared fun ways that companies’ can promote wellness activities around each day of the week.  Hear their “wacky” thoughts on this link:  Good Health 09222009 Tip Don Powell.MP3.

Finally, on the show’s news segment the hosts continued to provide the latest updates on the H1N1 flu pandemic; as well as some promising community health initiatives going on around the country.

An Interview with Claire Monroe of Weight Watchers, Health Tips on Promotional Ideas to Support your Company’s Fall Walking Program

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 2:35 pm

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Claire Monroe – Weight Watchers at Work Leader, www.weightwatchers.com  , joined the show to explain the value that a successful weight management program brings to a company.  Citing her personal experiences in leading WW classes, Ms. Monroe talked about the satisfaction that comes when the “light bulb” goes on for members in recognizing that they can be successful. 

Hear Claire’s thoughts and the entire interview on this link:  Good Health 09152009 Interview.MP3.

The hosts also asked Claire what she found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear her insightful response:  Good Health 09152009 Engagement.MP3

On today’s health tip, Dr. Rearick and Stephen emphasized that Fall is one the best times of year to promote a Walking Program.  They shared 10 Fall-themed promotional ideas that can be incorporated to encourage and motivate employees to participate.  Click on this link to hear this list:  Good Health 09152009 Tip.MP3.

Finally, on the show’s news segment the hosts continued to provide the latest updates on the H1N1 flu pandemic; as well as some discouraging results from research studies regarding the perception of exercise within the public and medical communities.