National Nutrition Month: The Value of a Dietitian in the Workplace

National Nutrition Month: The Value of a Dietitian in the Workplace

March is National Nutrition Month and in this Episode to Wellbeing at Work, we meet with Brandon Kimbro and Lauren Battista, Employee Wellness Coordinators with The City of Columbus, to hear their perspective on the value of a dietitian in the workplace. We dive into both the challenges and successes of establishing a nutrition program and the value added by incorporating a dietitian into a wellness program. We’ll also hear powerful stories of how employees and their families can be impacted by this work.

Cardiovascular Health and Biometric Screenings

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This heart health month, we talk with Dr. Judson Millhon, cardiovascular physician with OhioHealth and Erin Emge, an occupational health nurse with OhioHealth about the importance of cardiovascular support and education in the workplace as well as proper screening to identify risk factors and treatment for healthier and happier employees. To learn more about how you can get involved this heart month, visit www.heart.org [http://www.heart.org].

Employer Spotlight: Franklin County Cooperative

In this episode, hear from Jessica McCurdy, Employee Wellness Administrator at Franklin County Cooperative and Rachel Dosch, Senior Fitness & Wellness Consultant at OhioHealth Employer Solutions as they share a first-hand story of the challenges and successes of running the wellness program at Franklin County Cooperative. Together, we’ll learn what it takes to meet the wellness needs of thousands of employees and see the power of consistently taking one small step in the right direction to create an impactful culture of wellness.

Cancer in the Workplace

Cancer is the top financial cost to employers due to delayed care during the pandemic and an increase in late stage diagnosis. In addition to the high cost of treatment, employees can experience tremendous stress and fatigue as they navigate treatment or care for a loved one through cancer. In this episode, we spoke with Laura Leach, Clinical Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth's McConnel Heart Health Center, and Denise Bridgette, Advisor for OhioHealth's Oncology Service Line about the many facets of life impacted by a cancer diagnosis and how employers can advocate for preventative and disease specific care by embracing their employees in a culture of compassion.

Workplace Wellness Culture

In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into workplace wellness culture. To explore the key components and players of a wellness culture, we spoke with two experts from OhioHealth Employer Solutions: Corporate Fitness & Wellness Manager, Lauren Quintana, and Wellness Consultant, Mariah Fredritz. Throughout this conversation, we discussed the impact culture can have on business and some practical action steps employers can take to build a positive wellness culture from the top down.