David Hunnicutt, President of WELCOA, joined the show to share his views on wellness in America.  Dr. Hunnicutt shared his thoughts on why everybody seems to understand that Good Health is Good Business; but why many businesses can’t seem to achieve it.  The key is to get away from an activity mindset to a results-oriented mindset.  To hear all of David’s insights and recommendations, click on this link:  Good Health 12012009 Interview.MP3

 The hosts also asked Dr. Hunnicutt what he found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear his response:  Good Health 12012009 Engagement.MP3

Finally, on the show’s health tip segment, the hosts revealed a website on the National Diabetes Education Program that provides valuable information to businesses on establishing activities and a communication-based program for their workforce.  To hear the location of this important website, click on this link:  Good Health 12012009 Tip.MP3

Ron Goetzel, Director of the Emory University Institute for Health and Productivity Studies, joined the show to share his expertise on what makes a company’s wellness program successful in improving the health of its employees.  Dr. Goetzel is a nationally recognized and widely published expert in health and productivity management, return-on-investment, program evaluation and outcomes research.  To hear all of Ron’s insights and recommendations, click on this link:  Good Health 11172009 Interview.MP3.

The hosts also asked Dr. Goetzel what he found to be as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear his response:  Good Health 11172009 Engagement.MP3.

Finally, on the show’s health tip segment, Dr. Dave and Steve identified key websites that all wellness professionals & company coordinators should bookmark for reference and use.  To hear all about these important sites, click on this link:   Good Health 11172009 Tip.MP3.

Today’s show focused on why wellness should be an important part of any company’s business strategy.  The hosts identified their five key reasons on why companies should implement a wellness program.  Hear all of their insights by clicking on this link:  Good Health 11102009 Feature.MP3.

On the show’s health tip segment, Steve provided an outline of how worksites can incorporate a “Maintain Don’t Gain” – weight maintenance program through the upcoming holiday season.  Hear Steve’s simple, fun, and effective recommendations on this link:  Good Health 11102009 Tip.MP3.

Peggy Manchester, Certified Wellness Coach and Owner of Fitspeak, www.fitspeak.com, joined the show to discuss all aspects of personal health coaching.  Ms. Manchester identified the many aspects of health coaching, including the necessary characterisics to being a successful health coach.  To hear all of Peggy’s insights and recommendations, click on this link:  Good Health 11032009 Interview.MP3.

The hosts also asked Peggy as to what she has found to be the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to her response:  Good Health 11032009 Engagement.MP3.

Finally, on the show’s health tip segment, the hosts provided information on how and why businesses should be participating in November’s Great American Smokeout.  To hear all about this valuable health tip, click on this link:  Good Health 11032009 Tip.MP3.

John Harris, Senior VP and Wellness Officer with Healthways, www.healthways.com, joined the show to discuss the National Well-Being Index.  The WBI is a joint endeavor between Healthways and the Gallup organization to provide an official measure for health and well-being within America.  To hear all of Mr. Harris’ insights regarding the importance and learnings from the index, click on this link:  Good Health 10272009 Interview.MP3

The hosts also asked John what he found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear his response:  Good Health 10272009 Engagement.MP3

Finally, on the show’s news segment, the hosts provided valuable information on the latest H1N1 news and interesting results from a trial of a smoking vaccine drug.

Dean Witherspoon, Founder and President of Health Enhancement Systems, www.hesonline.com, joined the show to discuss how online wellness campaigns benefit companies and affect behavior change.  To hear all of Mr. Witherspoon’s insights and to learn more about HES’ innovations, click on this link:  Good Health 10202009 Interview.MP3

The hosts also asked Dean what he found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear his response:  Good Health 10202009 Engagement.MP3

On the show’s health tip segment, Dr. Rearick and Steve highlighted two important National Health Observances occurring in October that businesses should be communicating to their workforce.  Hear what these observances are and ways to find out more about them on this link:  Good Health 10202009 Tip.MP3

The hosts shared their expertise by conducting a special presentation on The Seven Steps to a Successful Wellness Program.  Citing the latest industry research, case studies, and personal experiences, Dr. Rearick and Steve provided guidance on how to make your business a healthy one.  To listen to their special broadcast, click on this link:  Good Health 10132009 Presentation.MP3.

On the show’s product/service review segment, Dr. Rearick discussed and critiqued the book, The End of Overeating.  To learn the premise of this unique book, and to hear Dr. Rearick’s review, click on this link:  Good Health 10132009 Review.MP3.

Finally, on the show’s news segment, the hosts provided valuable information on the latest H1N1 concerns; and the latest news on the Genetic Information Non-Discrimination Act  (GINA) and how new GINA regulations will affect wellness programs.

Dr. Rachel Permuth – Levine, Director of the NHLBI Center for Employee Wellness and Health Promotion, www.nhlbi.nih.gov, joined the show to discuss the wellness efforts going on within the NHLBI.  Rachel provided insight on a variety of topics, including:  how to address diverse work populations; how to evaluate wellness initiatives when determining an ROI isn’t possible; the importance and effectiveness of organizational networking and resource sharing; and much more.  To hear all of Dr. Permuth-Levine’s insights, click on this link:  Good Health 10062009 Interview.MP3

 The hosts also asked Rachel what she found as the most successful engagement strategy to get members involved in health and wellness.  Click on this link to hear her unique response: Good Health 10062009 Engagement.MP3On the show’s health tip segment, Dr. Rearick and Steve pointed out that there are dozens of government websites that provide good sound heath education information and wellness tools for the consumer and businesses.  Hear a partial list of important sites on this link:  Good Health 10062009 Tip.MP3

 Finally, on the show’s news segment, the hosts provided valuable information on the latest research identifying PSA testing as an imperfect screening tool; and whether seeing your doctor before exercising is worthwhile.