Wellness in the Workplace
Wellness in the Workplace
August 2007 / Vol. 3

In this issue:

• Worth the Wait: House Bill 1678
• The Ditty on Vitamin "D"
• Medical Checklist for Travelers
• Client Profile: Federal Mogul
• Connie's Corner: Summer Calories
• Healthy Recipe: Grilled Veggie Pitas

HEALTH IN THE NEWS

WORTH THE WAIT: HOUSE BILL 1678

Indiana has enacted legislation to give some employers a tax incentive to provide health insurance and wellness programs to their employees. To read the details about Indiana’s new House Bill 1678, click here.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

~ Robert Louis Stevenson

WHERE DOES IT HURT?

Did you know that August is "National Pain Awareness Month"? It's true that we are asked to be "aware" of many things in any given month, but I think pain is always something to be mindful of every day of the year.

We all have pains from time to time, and some of you may currently be experiencing a nagging, lingering pain. If and when this happens, I hope you give it the attention it deserves. Pain is your body's way of saying to you, "I don't like what just happened to me," or "I've got a problem." Don't ignore this built-in ALERT system.

Are you in PAIN? Don't live with it any longer...Call your doctor to get back to good health! For more information on pain, visit The National Pain Foundation.

We hope you enjoy our email-generated newsletter. Please feel free to forward this e-newsletter to anyone you may think will benefit from its contents. We would like your feedback and your suggestions so that this newsletter becomes a helpful resource for you and your employees. Email me at On-Site Health Solutions.

SPECIAL FEATURE: CONNIE'S CORNER

Summer's in full-swing, but is your healthy eating on vacation?

From backyard barbeques, to beach trips, to festival food, temptations to overindulge are everywhere!

Click here to read Connie's thoughts on curbing those "Summer Calories".

GOOD QUESTION:
GOOD ANSWER!

 This section answers your often-asked, health-related questions. If you have a question that you would like us to answer, please send us an email and we will try to highlight it in our next newsletter.

Question:

Sometimes I feel like my doctor isn’t listening to me, and I wonder if it’s time to find a new doctor. What should I do?

Answer:

Physicians are faced with a lot of difficult challenges today. Often times they are given very little time in the day to see each patient and diseases seem to be becoming more and more complex. Treatment options are improving, however it is difficult for physicians to stay on top of the options available because they seem to change daily, especially new and improved drug treatment therapies.

Before you make the big decision, click here for my recommendations.



WELLNESS TIPS

THE DITTY ON “D”: It’s known as the “sunshine vitamin”, but with skin cancer concerns on the rise, many people are wondering how best to get their daily “D”. Read more


HAVE MEDS, WILL TRAVEL: If you’re a traveler with a chronic illness or condition, here are the ABC’s of getting from Point A to Point B and back again, and living to tell about it. Read more

RON'S REMINDERS

FIRST AID SUPPLIES:

Are your company's first aid supplies stocked in the event of workplace emergencies? We can review your supplies and/or re-stock to your company's needs. Call 574-243-5108 or email to learn more.

FLU SHOTS:

Remember to reserve your vaccinations for this Fall. Our supply is limited. Call us at 574-243-5108 or email Connie for more information.

STOP SMOKING:

Over 80% of smokers want to quit, and from tobacco tax hikes to local ordinances, momentum continues to build for a smoke-free society. Let us help your smoking employees quit for life in a 6-week cessation program! Call 574-243-5108 or email to learn more.

A BOOK WORTH A LOOK...

To help you on the road to good health, On-Site Health Solutions will make recommend a book in every newsletter. If you've read a book that you think can provide our readers with good health information, please let us know.

Dieting can be overwhelming for many people. New experts seem to appear almost daily, but for the past several months, this book has stood out as really exceptional. It offers fresh, new "food for thought" on changing eating behavior, and I've been recommending it at every opportunity to many of the individuals that I've screened...It's easy-to-read, funny, and very good!

For easy-to-understand, good information on dieting smarter, not harder, read the best-selling:

You On A Diet by Michael F. Roizen, MD and Mehmet Oz, MD.

CLIENT PROFILE

FEDERAL MOGUL SOUTH BEND

What does it take to produce a World Class Work Environment?

Federal Mogul’s South Bend facility has this goal, and they utilize On-Site Health Solutions to help them achieve it.

Read how on-site health management has helped this South Bend company and its employees keep pace with the global marketplace.

Read more

HEALTHY RECIPE

GRILLED VEGETABLE PITAS

Need a delicious and HEALTHY alternative to your traditional meal routine? In every newsletter, Connie features a good dish for you to try.


In this issue, make Summer special with Grilled Veggie Pitas!

Get the recipe here

HEALTH IN OUR COMMUNITY

Here is a list of some upcoming healthy community events in which to support or participate (some links will prompt you to email for info):

• Celebration of Life Gala 8/11
• Safety & Resource Fair 8/25
• Cycling For Life - Laporte 8/26
• Salmon Chase 5K/10K - 9/15
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