2012 Wellness Program Presented by Wellness Committee

The Wellness Committee We set out to demonstrate and bust urban legends Sometimes we do crazy stunts It’s all for the health of Wood County employees

MYTH 1 Wood County has a comprehensive wellness program, but is it only for gym buffs and people who like to see how far they can walk?

The Myth Last winter, 174 employees walked to Myrtle Beach and decided to stay for a month You must go to the gym every day to participate in Wood County wellness programs CONFIRMED OR BUSTED?

FACTS: Wellness Program Activities available for ALL employees Designed to improve and maintain health Encourages healthy habits and lifestyles Includes rewards –Quarterly cash incentives (for benefits eligible) –Program incentives & prizes Incorporates education and healthy tips Creates healthier workplaces

MYTH 2 Our Wood County Wellness Coordinator – Tara Marciniak – has resigned, so will our wellness program end?

The Myth Tara took the 2012 wellness program with her to ensure her family stays healthy Renee Fox, our new Wellness Coordinator, is too busy encouraging us to Get Active to create a new plan We’ll continue to follow the 2011 plan CONFIRMED OR BUSTED?

FACTS: 2012 Wellness Plan Employees can earn quarterly cash incentives –Receive up to $175 –Requires participation in foundation activities Cash selected over benefits discount –Provides higher reward for employees A’ la carte menu provides flexibility –Activities for any quarter Online tracking coming soon –Makes manage points easier

MYTH 3 The Health Risk Assessment (HRA) with biometric screening is a tool for evaluating level of health and identifying potential risks, but is it really FREE for Wood County employees?

The Myth Biometric screenings are FREE for all benefit eligible employees – even those who opt out of insurance Screenings include fasting full lipid panel and glucose, blood pressure screening, and height/weight Identifying your potential health risks is an important step toward achieving and maintaining good health After the HRA, employees can also receive a FREE Influenza Vaccination –Average fee per vaccine ranges $20 to $30 CONFIRMED OR BUSTED?

MYTH 4 I will receive a personalized HRA report, but who else are my results shared with? Do my results go to my manager, Human Resources and/or other Wood County employees?

The Myth Your personal results will only be seen by you and Aspirus Occupational Health staff We 100% guarantee your co-workers, managers, HR, and administrators will NOT see your individual information Your privacy is under protection by HIPPA Wood County only receives group data (with no employee info) to help guide the wellness program CONFIRMED OR BUSTED?

MYTH 5 It has been confirmed that HRAs provide beneficial health information for employees, but will I also earn a $100 cash incentive for participating?

The Myth Employees can earn $100 by completing the HRA, setting goals with a health coach, and receiving an Influenza vaccination (or other activity – see 2012 Wellness Outline) Wood County encourages you to participate in these three steps and wants you to take charge of your health Completing the HRA and setting a health goal are also required steps for receiving additional quarterly cash incentives CONFIRMED OR BUSTED?

MYTH 6 I’ve decided to participate in the HRA, so how do I sign up?

The Myth A member of the Wellness Committee (aka mythbuster), will perform the biometric screenings after this presentation If you run from this opportunity and want to schedule an appointment with Aspirus Occupational Health, alert Renee Fox via smoke signal or telegram CONFIRMED OR BUSTED?

FACT: Participating in the HRA HRAs are conducted by Aspirus Occupational Health staff –HRA survey takes about 15 minutes –Hand survey in at screening or mail to Renee Fox –Biometric screening takes about 10 minutes –Fasting is required for screening HRA results received about 3 weeks later –Health coach will call to schedule appointment –Meet to receive results and set health goal

Participating in the HRA Schedule your HRA appointment with Renee Fox HRA opportunities: Edgewater – October 4 from 6:45 to 9:45 am Norwood – October 6 from 6:45 to 9:45 am Courthouse – October 13 & 20 from 6:45 to 9:45 am Highway Dept – October 18 from 6 to 7:30 am Can’t make HRA dates? – Contact Renee for a free voucher to visit Aspirus Clinic Recently had fasting lab work done? –Submit your full lipid panel and glucose results (from past 6 months) –Schedule an appointment for your height, weight, & blood pressure screening and bring your recent lab paperwork Renee Fox or – 400 Market Street, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

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