The 20th annual Symposium will be held on Thursday, April 23, 2009.

A Cost-Benefit Analysis of Employee Wellness Programs and their Potential Effect on Employee Healthcare Costs at Albion College
Norris 104, 2:15 PM

Jeffrey  Simmons,   '09 69
   Major: Physical Education (Exercise Science)
   Hometown: Midland, MI

Sponsor(s): Britton Johnson, Thomas Johnson
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Abstract: 
Employee Wellness Programs (EWP) have many benefits. From a financial standpoint EWP have shown to help lower a business’ healthcare costs, and from an epidemiological perspective, help improve the overall health and wellness of the employees. Albion College, a small liberal arts college in Albion, Michigan, having approximately 560 employees, is currently surveying the idea of implementing such a program. Albion College could reduce the amount of money the College spends on employee healthcare if all the employees participate in the program. Epidemiologically, Albion College could potentially discover staff and faculty with reduced health disparities, including hypokinetic conditions; reduced hospital visits; and reduced absenteeism. In turn, the employees will exhibit greater productivity levels within their position on Albion’s campus. The employees will become healthier; physically, mentally, and emotionally, by way of the program’s comprehensive approach to health and wellness. The Albion College Employee Wellness Program’s (ACEWP) ability to combine education in subject areas such as exercise and physical activity, nutrition, mental health and stress management along with essential health assessments including blood glucose levels, cholesterol levels, weight tracking, and waist measurements make it a program that can benefit every employee.

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