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As an employer you know that a sick employee means lost time, productivity and money. In fact, unscheduled absences cost an average of over $600 per employee per year. That is why DAKOTACARE, partnering with Avera McKennan, is offering on-site health assessments to help your employees avoid illnesses maintain productivity and keep your insurance claims down. How HealthCheck Works: 1. Each assessment is customized to the individual business needs. 2. Experienced health care professionals provide on-site testing of the following: total cholesterol, HDL, total cholesterol/HDL ratios, glucose levels, blood pressure, height and weight, waist circumference and personal review of the results. 3. Employers may also choose to have additional assessments such as: pulse, flexibility, fasting lipids, body fat percentage, cardiovascular testing, strength training, carbon monoxide and complete health risk assessments online or on paper. 4. Suggestions are given to participants for lifestyle changes that can help reduce the risk of serious illness. 5. Confidential follow-up is conducted with individuals who have abnormal results in health screen. 6. General report is given to employers detailing health risks of employees.Suggestions are also given for implementation of wellness programs in the workplace. By identifying the health risks in your business, you can reduce the cost of health care claims and downtime due to illness. Plus, you can have a direct impact on your employees' health and productivity. |