Kennesaw’s city employees identified as high-risk for health complications may pay more for medical benefits unless they participate in a city-sponsored wellness program.
The council is scheduled to discuss the proposed policy today at a 7 p.m. meeting. The policy would affect known tobacco users, some overweight employees and others identified by the company’s wellness consultant as being at high risk of health complications, Mayor Read the rest of this entry »

Michigan’s most stunning new hospital, the $360-million Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital, is opening soon with all-private rooms, a promise of peace and quiet, nutritious food and a wellness philosophy that will merge traditional and alternative approaches to medicine.
The 190-bed hospital begins accepting patients March 15, but provided reporters a sneak peek today. Ford already has state approval to add another 110 rooms by 2011.
Given the Read the rest of this entry »

Lihue Kaua’i , Hawaii
The 5th Annual Inspiration Kaua’i Wellness Expo January 24-25, 2009 will be held at the Lihue War Memorial Convention Hall. Deepak Chopra on Monday Jan 26th
Participating health and wellness professionals share their knowledge of healthy and balanced living each year at the Expo, which had over 2,000 attendees at the 2008 event. People who come are promised two fun days filled with 30 inspiring speakers, motivating workshops, Read the rest of this entry »

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 29, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Healthyroads, a subsidiary of national health and wellness company American Specialty Health (ASH), announced substantial growth and performance in 2008, including the achievement of significant milestones in membership growth, accreditation, clinical outcomes, published studies, awards, and product development. Healthyroads is a wellness and prevention company that provides lifestyle health coaching, online Read the rest of this entry »

The Bettendorf Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, will host its annual Wellness and Fitness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 27.
Trinity and Genesis Medical centers will have a variety of booths offering information and screenings, such as blood pressure, body composition and heart health. Other area wellness providers will provide information on chiropractic care, massage therapy, nutrition, healthy food alternatives, acupuncture and fitness.
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In a back room of the Utah County Health Department, Sonia Dale is taking inventory.
With patient Kate Michelson’s test results in hand, the registered nurse ticks off the 50-year-old American Fork woman’s health metrics: blood pressure — good. Glucose — normal. Body mass index — not bad. Cholesterol — uh, oh.
Michelson, who is uninsured and hasn’t had health screenings for several years, has a combined cholesterol score of 278 (about 240 Read the rest of this entry »

Sports, Fitness & Wellness VB Purchasing Guide
Upcoming fitness titles will span yoga, tai chi and Pilates, and sports releases will focus on golf and more
Compiled by Cheryl Cheng and Cindy Spielvogel — Video Business, 2/2/2009
STRATO-STREAM prebook now; DVD $14.98
Fitness: New York Burlesque headliner Jo Weldon demonstrates the Showgirl Position, the Derriere Frame and the Shoulder Strap Striptease.
GAIAM prebook now; DVD $14.98
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URAC’s Best Practices Awards were created to extend the organization’s
educational mission by shining a spotlight on proven best practices
within the health care management industry. All finalists are invited to
attend a black tie dinner event during the conference, when they will
discover how they will be distinguished as award winners. Gold, Silver
and Bronze awards, as well as Honorable Mention awards, in Read the rest of this entry »

Slug Date

Winter Outdoors & Vacation, Ski (Winter) Oct. 21
Education V (Education) Oct. 23
Consumer Issues & Trends II (Consumer) Oct. 27
Holiday II (Holiday) Oct. 28
Personal Finance IV (Finance) Oct. 30

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“Employees love the instant feedback and increased competition of our online challenges,” comments Lisa Brown. “There are other benefits. Internet tracking eliminated the influx of reporting email and weekends of data entry that were once typical. While staff race to health, I’m free to set up health screenings, immunizations, and more exciting online challenges, like our Lighten Up Lee Schools weight loss challenge starting January.” District programming Read the rest of this entry »