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Workplace wellness initiatives have the potential to benefit employers and employees in terms of health, wellbeing, productivity, improved morale and job satisfaction.
Simplot Australia's employee health initiative, the BeWell program, was launched in September 2006. It aims to support employee health by providing free annual voluntary health checks to identify potential health issues and challenge individuals to take responsibility for their health.
The BeWell program is staffed by health professionals who deliver health checks on-site and explain the results to participants. Staff who take part have the following measures taken:
Blood pressure (high blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and kidney disease)
Blood cholesterol (high blood cholesterol is a cause of cardiovascular disease and stroke)
Blood glucose (diabetes is characterised by high blood glucose levels)
Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (a high BMI or waist circumference is a risk factor for conditions such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes).
If you have any questions, comments or suggestions regarding the BeWell program, please email Shelley Dillon in the Nutrition Department shelley.dillon@simplot.com.au |
