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Corporate Wellness Program

Iredell Health System was founded with a mission to improve the health and wellness of the community we serve. Our Corporate Wellness Program is one way of fulfilling that mission.

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Reviewed 1/20/2023

7 great reasons to walk out your door.

Ready to improve your life? Show yourself the door.

Starting a regular habit of walking is one of the easiest and most popular ways to increase your daily activity. All you need is a good pair of shoes.

To put more pep in your step, you can think about all of the healthy benefits that walking offers, including these seven great perks.

1. A HEALTHIER HEART

A brisk walk will get your heart pumping more efficiently. Walking can also help keep high blood pressure in check—and give your good (HDL) cholesterol a boost.

Hearty and healthy: Besides protecting you from heart attack and stroke, staying active can also lower your risk for type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.

2. A STAY-TRIM SECRET

Along with nutritious food choices, regular physical activity can help you maintain a healthy weight over time.

Fun fact: Walking increases the levels of the same body hormones that are boosted by energy drinks—but without all of the calories and stimulants.

3. STRONGER BONES AND MUSCLES

Walking is both an aerobic and a strengthening activity. So in addition to improving cardio fitness, walking can keep you toned and reduce your risk for osteoporosis.

4. A ROUTE TO LESS STRESS

That may be especially true for walks in nature. Take a walk in a park, on a beach or in the woods to let your mind unwind and take in the beauty of the great outdoors.

5. A SOLUTION TO SITTING TOO MUCH

If your work involves sitting a lot, it can take a toll on your health. The human body isn't meant to be sedentary. Walking regularly can help counter the negative effects of sitting.

Did you know? Sitting for long periods of time may reduce an enzyme needed to process fat. Walking can help you keep those levels up where they belong.

6. BETTER MENTAL HEALTH

Studies have found that exercise can work as well as medication in treating depression and anxiety for some people. Staying active may even help significantly decrease symptoms of both over time.

7. ENHANCED RELATIONSHIPS

Our connection with others is good for our well-being. So invite friends and family on your walks to double down on the healthy perks. You'll be strengthening bonds.

Quick tip: Walking buddies can actually help you gauge your exercise intensity. If you're going at a good heart-pumping pace but you're still able to carry on a conversation, you're probably walking at a moderately intense speed.

WE HOPE YOU'RE FEELING INSPIRED TO STEP OUT YOUR DOOR.

Are there things keeping you from being active? If so, get ideas for breaking out of a fitness funk.

Break out!

Sources: American Council on Exercise; American Heart Association; Anxiety and Depression Association of America; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Institutes of Health

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Our Corporate Wellness Team helps community businesses learn to manage or reduce healthcare costs while helping employees make better health decisions. This, and the fact that we were voted as "Fit-Friendly" for promoting physical activity and health in the workplace by the American Heart Association, is all part of our effort to build a healthier and happier community.

An investment in workplace wellness pays long-term dividends. Our comprehensive Corporate Wellness Program's health screenings, educational seminars and counseling provide your employees with the tools they need to make positive changes to their health. By providing this beneficial program to your employees, you'll be cultivating a healthier, more productive workforce for years to come.

The benefits of our Corporate Wellness Program go straight to your bottom line:

  • Healthier employees.
  • Fewer missed days of work.
  • Increased productivity.
  • Decreased turnover.
  • Lower health insurance premiums.
  • Improved employee morale.
  • Reduced stress in the workplace.
  • Creates an added recruitment benefit.

For more information about bringing our Corporate Wellness Program to your company, call 704.878.4550 or email our wellness team. Our Corporate Wellness office is located at the Iredell Wellness Center, 285 N. Main St., Suite D, Troutman, 28166.

Why invest in your employees' wellness?

Workplace wellness is something often overlooked by employers. However, the health and wellbeing of a company's employees can directly impact how productive they are. It is a proven fact that a healthier workforce is far more productive and can reduce expenses to the bottom line. At Iredell Health System, we have a Corporate Wellness Program that can help your company minimize losses as a result of the unhealthy lifestyle choices of your employees.

The real cost of poor health in the workplace—unhealthy lifestyle choices of North Carolina's workforce cost our economy:

  • $8 billion in direct and indirect healthcare expenses.
  • $18 million in workers' compensation.
  • $16.1 billion in lost productivity.

Healthier employees create a more productive workforce for your company. Iredell's Corporate Wellness Program identifies the health concerns that need to be addressed with your employees. The goal is to address the specific needs of your employees and, at the same time, create a healthier workforce for your company.