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Here's what employees are saying about the Wellness Screenings:
- "The Wellness program helps me put my health concerns back on the right track again. I'm eating
a better diet and exercising now. Thanks!"
- "I'm very happy that this benefit is offered; it's so convenient and useful."
- "Because of my screening I went to see my primary care physician. My wellness check-up was definitely
a catalyst in getting me to think more about my health."
- "I appreciate being able to schedule a screening at a time and location that works for me."
- "The staff was very friendly and informative."
- "It was a life changing experience!"
The screening provides participants with rapid results of the following important tests and calculations:
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- Blood Sugar
- Total Cholesterol
- HDL (the good cholesterol)
- LDL (the bad cholesterol)
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- Triglycerides
- Blood Pressure (BP)
- Body Mass Index(BMI)
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Objectives of the Wellness Screenings:
Wellness Screenings are a convenient and cost-effective way for employers to help individuals monitor their current health status and offer support and encouragement for individuals to stay healthy or get healthy.
Research shows that individuals who routinely monitor these wellness indicators generally seek treatment sooner to improve their long-term health, and this often leads to lower health care costs both for the employee and the employer.
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Wellness Screening FAQs:
What is my role in the wellness screening process?
- Schedule your wellness screening appointment by contacting Employee Health Services at (408) 794-1250.
- If you are enrolled in a City of San José sponsored medical plan; take your medical plan’s on-line health assessment and enter your screening results. Upon completion, collect cash rewards from Kaiser or Blue Shield, plus learn some great tips to help you stay healthy!
How is the screening accomplished?
- Physical measurements are taken with clothing on and shoes off (socks remain on).
- BMI and WHR are mathematical calculations based on physical measurements.
- BP can be taken over thin clothing, but preferably should be taken directly on a bare arm.
- Blood-droplet tests are used to measure the cholesterol levels, triglycerides and blood sugar.
How long will the screening process take?
- Check-in, measurements, screening tests, receipt of results and follow-up consultation will take approximately 20 –30 minutes.
What should I wear on the day of the screening?
- Wear easily removed outer clothing and preferably a short sleeved shirt for blood pressure reading.
Will any part of the screening be painful?
- The finger-stick blood draws may cause momentary discomfort.
What are the credentials of the staff at the screening events?
- Nurse Practitioners and Medical Assistants who are supervised by a Medical Doctor.
Who is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of my information?
- Individually identifiable health information will not be shared or released.
- EHS will retain information in a HIPAA compliant medical file.
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