Health Risk Appraisal
Wellness Connections gives your employees access to improved health and gives you the opportunity to reward employees for taking care of themselves. The core of the program is the Health Risk Appraisal, a comprehensive health assessment tool. This tool focuses on health and lifestyle behaviors that not only have an impact on health status and level of risk, but also identifies risks that are under the control of the individual. In addition to the Health Risk Appraisal, the following physiological data is collected: cholesterol screening, blood pressure, weight, height and body composition.

Information from the Health Risk Appraisal is used by the employee and Wellness Connections health professional to establish a workable program with attainable goals. Based on information from the Health Risk Appraisal, employees may choose to participate in health education classes, support groups and/or fitness programs.

As the employer, you will receive aggregate reports on overall participation and risk factors. These reports will help us identify programs that will best improve the health of your employees.

Aggregate Report
As the employer, you will receive an aggregate report (group summary). The results reveal general health trends within your employee population, as well as areas of high risk. This information allows you to focus your efforts on areas of greatest need.

Using the assessment data, the Wellness Connections staff will work with you to tailor educational programs to fit your employees’ needs. These educational programs are designed to help your employees modify their lifestyle and behavior. We have developed two formats to deliver wellness and lifestyle education. Each format offers a variety of methods to communicate the information.

Core Classes
These programs are offered in a group setting and work well for people who require intensive learning, practice and/or support. These classes usually meet once or twice a week for up to ten weeks. These programs center on weight management, smoking cessation, nutrition, stress management and fitness.

Single Focus Programs
Single Focus Programs are 30 – 60 minute presentations designed to raise awareness about a variety of wellness topics. These programs can be delivered to employees and management groups and structured to fit lunch periods or staff meetings. Single Focus Programs can be tailored to your company’s specific needs. Wellness Connections offers a large number of Single Focus Programs ranging from beginning an exercise program, to nutritional topics, heart disease risk factors, cancer awareness, tobacco and other wellness topics.

To contact a Wellness Connections representative, please call (816) 271-7250 or learn more about Community Health Plan’s health improvement initiatives.