Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 2:27 am
Almost a year ago, Dr. Edington was on the GHIGB show to discuss his new book, Zero Trends – Health as a Serious Economic Strategy. His main message was that behavior change programs are not the solution if a company is serious about controlling healthcare costs and improving productivity. Dee now discusses what impact his message has made to the business and health promotion communities. To hear Dee’s interview, click on this link: Good Health 02162010 Interview.MP3,.
Previously, the hosts asked Dr. Edington, what he found to be the most successful engagement strategy in getting members to participate in health and wellness. He responded with having an engaged company first (senior leadership and operations leadership). Listen hear to find out if Dee feels the same way today: Good Health 02162010 Engagement.MP3.
Finally, on the show’s health tip segment, the hosts presented the 10 simple concepts to success as outlined in Dee’s Zero Trends book. Click on the following link, to hear these valuable learnings: Good Health 02162010 Tip.MP3.
Thursday, February 11th, 2010 12:31 pm
Dr. Michael O’Donnell, Founder and Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Health Promotion, (www.healthpromotionjournal.com), joined the show to share his views on a variety of important subjects from: what works in health promotion; the status of national legislation and health promotion; what the industry leaders will be saying at this year’s 20th Annual AJHP Conference; and much more. To hear all of Dr. O’Donnell’s insights and how they can be applied to the workplace, click on this link: Good Health 02092010 Interview.MP3
The hosts also asked Michael, what he found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness. He responded with a strategy that guarantees engagement; but also pointed out that it doesn’t guarantee behavior change, click on this link to hear his complete response: Good Health 02092010 Engagement.MP3
Finally, on the show’s health tip segment, the hosts provided suggestions on how to establish a culture of wellness through brief and regularly messaging; and they identified the best resource for providing preventive care and chronic care information. To hear their recommendations and how to find out more about these programs, click on this link: Good Health 02092010 Tip 1.MP3; Good Health 02092010 Tip 2.MP3
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 6:12 pm
Dr. James Levine, Researcher and Professor of Medicine with the Mayo Clinic, joined the show to share his views on the NEAT (Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis) concept, and how it is far more important for burning calories than regular formal exercise. He emphasized that we have to change our approach to NEAT in order to cure America’s epidemic of “sitting disease”. To hear all of Dr. Levine’s insights and how they can be applied to the workplace, click on this link: Good Health 02022010 Interview.MP3
The hosts also asked Jim, author of Move A Little, Lose A Lot, what he found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness. He responded with “Compassion”, click on this link to hear his unique response: Good Health 02022010 Engagement.MP3
Finally, on the show’s health tip segment, the hosts provided suggestions on health promotion activities that can be conducted in February for National Heart Month. To hear their recommendations and how to find out more about these programs, click on this link: Good Health 02022010 Tip.MP3
