Steve Little, CEO Agnesian Healt discusses the importance of wellness at Agnesian HealthCare and in our communities.

1. Know & Go!
Wellness for Life
Steve Little
President & Chief Executive Officer
Agnesian HealthCare

2. Benefits of a Healthy Workforce
 Better associate morale
 More productive and efficient associates
 Improved life balance
 Less absenteeism
 Fewer work-related injuries
 Better associate retention
 Reduced healthcare cost and improved operating
performance

3. Future Health &
Wellness Initiatives
 Continued incentives for healthy living
 Nutrition, spiritual well-being, physical activity
 Weight management programs
 Healthy cooking classes
 Continued commitment to improving community
health
 Healthy living education

4. Associate Know & Go
Jayne Tettenborn
Chrissy Boe
Agnesian HealthCare Wellness Coordinators

5. 2013 Program
Participation Results
 HRA completion = 3,793
(associates & spouses)

6. 2013 Program
Participation Results
 Biometric Participation = 3,355
(associates & spouses)
89 percent of health
plan participants
completed the HRA
and biometric screen

7. 2013 Program Participation
 Workshops = 1,218
 Challenges
 Scavenger Hunt = 88
 Let’s Get Physical = 253
 Bike-to-Work Week = 85
 Health Coaching
 184 participants
 435 Sessions

8. 2013 Biometric Screen Results
BMI
Blood Pressure
Low Risk
(18.5-24.9)
12%
28%
40%
Low Risk
(<120/80)
48%
32%
Moderate Risk
(17.5-18.4, 25-29.9)
High Risk
(<17.5, > 29.9)
40%
Moderate Risk
(120-139/80-89)
High Risk (>139/90)

9. 2013 Biometric Screen Results
Total Cholesterol
Glucose
Low Risk
(70-99)
Low Risk
(<200)
13%
32%
21%
5%
Moderate Risk
(100-125)
55%
Moderate Risk
(200-239)
74%
High Risk
(>125)
High Risk
(>239)

10. 2013 Biometric Screen Results
Tobacco
11%
Low Risk (Negative)
High Risk (Positive)
89%

11. 2014 Wellness Program
 Outcome-based program

12. Stand Up and Try This
Exercise With Me
The 12 Days of Christmas - Zone Style
Janelle Baldwin
PTA, CWT, STS, CSCI, CWP, CWC
Lead Fitness Trainer at the ZONE

13. On the first day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 A Partridge near a palm tree
(march in place)

14. On the second day of
Christmas, Steve Little gave to
us…
 Two turtle doves (chicken
dance arms)
and
 A Partridge near a palm tree
(march in place)

15. On the third day of
Christmas, Steve Little gave to
us…
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in place)

16. On the fourth day of
Christmas, Steve Little gave to
us…
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to
floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance
arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree
(march in place)

17. On the fifth day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to
floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance
arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree
(march in place)

18. On the sixth day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Six players checking (bump your neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in place)

19. On the seventh day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Seven swans a swimming (swim arms)
 Six players checking (bump your
neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms)
and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in
place)

20. On the eighth day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Eight maids a milking (squat and milk)
 Seven swans a swimming (swim arms)
 Six players checking (bump your neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in place)

21. On the ninth day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Nine ladies dancing (do the twist)
 Eight maids a milking (squat and milk)
 Seven swans a swimming (swim arms)
 Six players checking (bump your neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in
place)

22. On the 10TH day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Ten lords a leaping (jump in place)
 Nine ladies dancing (do the twist)
 Eight maids a milking (squat and milk)
 Seven swans a swimming (swim arms)
 Six players checking (bump your neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in place)

23. On the 11TH day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Eleven peeps a peeping (beak hands)
 Ten lords a leaping (jump in place)
 Nine ladies dancing (do the twist)
 Eight maids a milking (squat and milk)
 Seven swans a swimming (swim arms)
 Six players checking (bump your neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in place)

24. On the 12TH day of Christmas,
Steve Little gave to us…
 Twelve drummers drumming (drum arms)
 Eleven peeps a peeping (beak hands)
 Ten lords a leaping (jump in place)
 Nine ladies dancing (do the twist)
 Eight maids a milking (squat and milk)
 Seven swans a swimming (swim arms)
 Six players checking (bump your neighbor)
 Five onion rings (rub belly)
 Four calling birds (phone hands)
 Three French maids (shimmy to floor)
 Two turtle doves (chicken dance arms) and
 A Partridge near a palm tree (march in place)

25. Wellness for Life
Heather Schmidt, DO
Health and Wellness Medical Director
Fond du Lac Regional Clinic West
Family Medicine

26. Tips for Winter Wellness

27. Happy Holidays…
 The time of year that can lead to too much
Holiday Cheer…
 How do I stay healthy during the holiday season?
 Holiday Eating Survival 101
 How do I make New Year resolutions that I can
stick with?

28. Staying Healthy An Apple A Day…
 Bundle up and keep
warm!
 Dress in layers in loose-
fitting, tightly woven
clothing

29. An Apple A Day and…
 Wash your hands!
 Cover that cough!

30. An Apple A Day and…

Prevent injuries  Watch your children
 Drive safely
 Designate a driver
 Fire safety

31. “It’s the most, wonderful
time of the year.”
 Stress levels run high during the holidays
 2011 APA Stress in America survey - 22 percent
of Americans with “extreme” level of stress
 Take time for yourself
 Have realistic expectations
 Remember what’s important
 Volunteer
 Seek support if you are struggling

32. Holiday Eating Survival 101
 Start your day with a 30-minute workout
 Remember the Healthy Plate
 Fill up on fruits and vegetables
 NEVER show up hungry!
 Eat a snack before you go, or plan one of your meals
around your holiday gathering
 Liquid calories count
 Know your limit and remember to hydrate

33. What If I’M Hosting The Party?
 Serve lighter fare to avoid sleepy guests
 Carb-laden meals will lead to post-meal napping
 Separate the food from the fellowship
 Make it easier to avoid mindless snacking and serving
‘seconds’
 Use smaller plates and utensils
 Follow food safety tips
 Refill platters often
 Avoid leaving perishable foods out for more than two
hours

34. Look Out 2014…
Here I Come!!

35. New Year’s Resolutions
That Work
 Pile on the veggies
 Experiment with whole grains
 Eat less meat
 Tame your sweet tooth
 The average American consumes 22 teaspoons
of sugar daily
 Move a little more

36. Most Importantly
 Remember the…
Reason for the season
 Remember to…
Celebrate friends and family
 Remember that…
You have a purpose - make sure you
know it!

37. References
 www.CDC.gov/family/holiday
 www.CDC.gov/features/diabetesmanagment/index.html

38. Thank You!