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Dr. Heather Schmidt of Agnesian HealthCare presents on the benefits of living a healthier life this year. Fitness and proper nutrition are essential ingredients for good health.
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Know & GoJourney to Healthier Living in 2013
Heather Schmidt, DOFond du Lac Regional Clinic West
Family Medicine
Overview
• Our goal is to: – Educate – Encourage – Empower!
• Know & Go!
What Is Our Goal?
• At Agnesian HealthCare, we promote health and wellness...so why wouldn’t we want our associates to be healthy?
• We need to live the life that we want our patients to live!
Why Now?
• Obesity is on the rise in the United States– More than one-third of people are obese
(35.7 percent)– 68 percent of people are overweight
• Obesity rates in Wisconsin are 28 percent in 2011; 36 percent are overweight.
Health Consequences of Obesity• Heart disease• Hypertension• Depression• Diabetes• Sleep apnea• High cholesterol• Cancer• Osteoarthritis
It Isn’t All About the Weight
• Being healthy incorporates many practices:– Good hand washing techniques• Soap or hand-sanitizer
– Listening to your body, and if you’re sick- STAY HOME!
–Quit smoking!
It Isn’t All About the Weight• Get your regular physicals and routine screening
examinations:– Colonoscopy– Pap smear–Mammogram– Skin examinations– PSA
It Isn’t All About the Weight• Drink water• Move daily – set a goal of 30 minutes• Eat a healthy diet• Eat fruits and vegetables• Portion control• Minimize processed
food intake
What If I Have Bad Genes?
• You are NOT genetically doomed!
• Lifestyle changes can still dramatically reduce your risk of most conditions.
• Use it as your motivating factor to eat better and exercise to prevent healthcare issues.
How is Agnesian HealthCare Helping You Reach Your Goals?
• Health Risk Assessments (HRA) with Agnesian Work & Wellness
• The Zone fitness center• Journeys: a health resource center
programming• A Journey to Healthier Living in 2013 Series– December 2012 to May 2013
Agnesian HealthCare
• Healthy Lifestyle Group Medical Appointments– Weekly at Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West– Covered by most insurance companies– Physician-run program with ancillary provider
assistance
What the Future Holds
• Know & Go Tools– New portal to help you reach your goals–Will be available in 2013...
Agnesian HealthCare Wellness Program
• What is Know & Go?• New Wellness Coordinators– Chrissy Boe– Jayne Tettenborn
• Know & Go Health Tracker Launch - February 2013– www.knowandgo.org
• Know & Go Health Tracker Training– Additional training available in February– Register for training through HealthStream
Agnesian HealthCare Wellness Program
• ALL associates and spouses can participate
• Health Risk Assessments - Online– Incentive provided for completing by May 1, 2013
• Biometrics– Mid August to September 2013 with incentive for completing
• Scorecard– Points awarded for completing HRA, biometrics, preventive exams,
online workshops, health coaching, challenges and wellness activities
• Participation Incentives– Drawings held in May, July, September and November
Up Next…
February 8 – R. Eric Lilly, MDAdvanced Heart Care
March 8 - Jerry Evans, MDGI screenings and procedures
Plaza Level Conference Center
8 a.m.