Workmed
Today, more
than ever we know the importance of acquiring and maintaining positive
health habits. For the most of us the choices we make regarding
eating habits, alcohol/drug use, physical activity, stress management
and the like will ultimately make the difference with our current
and future health.
An employer
today must learn ways to improve employee health, morale and productivity
while holding the line on rising health care costs. At WorkMed,
we offer a range of programs tailored for every person’s needs
– healthy or injured. We also offer educational programs,
which meet the needs of the employer and employee. For additional
information please contact Louise Morang, R.N., C.O.H.N.-S,
Clinical Manager and Marketing
Coordinator at 207.755.3080 or email LMorang@sochs.com.
The following
services are offered to employers in the Central Maine region:
- Health promotion program development and planning
services
- Health Risk Screening Program and Needs Assessment
- Educational programming including Stress Management
Classes
- Back to Basics Program
- Smoking Cessation Classes
- Work-Specific Stretching Programs
- Flu Shot Clinics
- Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Screenings
- Fitness and Body Composition evaluations
Health
promotion program development and planning services
Let our expert staff assist you with developing and planning a health
promotion program that best meets the unique needs of your workforce
and your organization. A range of programs and services can be specifically
designed to assist employees with improving their health while providing
the employer with an effective means of reducing medical/disability
costs and enhancing productivity.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Take Charge! Health Risk Screening Program
With our computerized Innovatech health risk screening program employers
can gain valuable insight into the health of their company while
employees can gain a better understanding of their individual health
risks.
- Each employee will receive an individualized report
and our health professionals will offer recommendations for improving
health status and reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Employees will be counseled on lifestyle changes and referred
to appropriate resources.
- A group summary report will be provided to the
employer. This report will identify the highest health risks among
employees and enable employers to target worksite health programs
effectively and really make an impact on your employees’
health while reducing medical costs.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Needs Assessment
Understanding your employees’ health is the first step towards
change. Through the use of our confidential health behavior survey
employees will be asked to provide information on their health including
such risk factors as smoking, inactivity, weight control, blood
pressure and cholesterol. This data can then be used to influence
health promotion and disease management initiatives as well as provide
a baseline measure for monitoring improvements and ensuring program
effectiveness.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Educational
programming (Lunch and Learns)
A wide variety of educational programs are available. You may choose
from a number of formats ranging from one-hour lunch and learns
for employees to multiple sessions offered before or after work
to allow family members to participate. Topics available include:
- Exercise
- Weight Management and Nutrition
- Stress Management
- Parenting
- Self Care
- Women’s Health
- Eldercare Issues
- First Aid
- CPR
- Variety of Occupational Health Topics
Cost:
Please call for pricing
Back to
Basics Program
Your employees will learn what they can do to have a strong, healthy
back while reducing their risk of injury. This one-hour program
will provide an overview of the basic back anatomy, proper lifting
techniques, plus stretching and strengthening exercises. This interactive
program includes lecture, demonstrations as well as the opportunity
to practice the techniques and exercises (optional). Back to Basics
has been designed for individuals who do not have an existing back
injury.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Smoking
Cessation Classes
QuitSmart is a smoking cessation program that is designed for employees
who are addicted to nicotine, smoke to relax or need help quitting.
This four-week program will discuss preparation for quitting, a
variety of coping techniques as well as how to remain smoke-free.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Work-Specific
Stretching Programs
Employees who participate in work-specific stretching programs greatly
reduce their risk for developing muskuloskeletal injuries -- this
type of preventative effort can result in substantial savings for
any employer. Our staff is experienced at designing customized programs
to meet the need for any type of work environment. Special emphasis
is placed on providing safe and appropriate flexibility exercises
that promote circulation and increase range of motion.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Flu Shot
Clinics
During the fall WorkMed is available to provide flu vaccinations
for your employees directly at your worksite. This is the best protection
against preventing the flu and influenza. This program can make
a positive difference in your employees’ health as well as
help to ensure that your business remains productive throughout
the flu season.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Take
Charge! Blood
Pressure and Cholesterol Screenings
This non-fasting screening will provide employees with immediate
results on both total cholesterol and HDL (high density lipoproteins)
also known as the “good cholesterol”. Additionally,
we will measure weight and blood pressure as well as review each
employee’s risk factors for heart disease or stroke. Individual
education and referral is also provided. For an additional fee the
employer will receive an aggregate group report with recommendations
for targeted follow-up. More comprehensive screening programs featuring
LDL, triglycerides, and blood sugar are also available.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Fitness
and Body Composition evaluations
Physical
Fitness Evaluations
Exercise is an excellent way to improve one’s health. To ensure
that your employee gets off to a good start we recommend a one on
one consultation with our fitness specialist. An evaluation will
be performed to assess current fitness level and will include measuring
cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility, body fat
and blood pressure. Based upon individual goals and results a specific
exercise prescription will be provided recommending a safe and an
effective fitness program.
Cost: Please call for pricing
Body Composition Analysis
A certain amount of body fat is essential to maintain bodily functions;
however, carrying too much body fat increases the risk for a variety
of health problems. This simple test uses infrared technology and
is a reliable, accurate measurement tool. By determining the percentage
of body weight that is fat versus non-fat, our fitness specialists
can help an individual determine a realistic and healthy weight.
We offer this test by individual appointment.
Cost: Please call for pricing
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