A compelling educational initiative - will this turn into an educational trend?
Historically black college in Pennsylvania, Lincoln University is making news today because of it's unique graduation requirements that are being challenged.
What are they? For one you have to reduce your bmi (that is body mass index) to an acceptable level before you graduate, in addition to attending mandatory nutrition and health courses.
One school official James Deboy explained that the initial motivation for this policy was the concern for the health of its student population and the overall social challenge with weight and it's related illnesses within the African American community. The school's desire was to constructively contribute to combating this epidemic.
Though admirable, I wonder if this is a fundamental violation of civil rights.
What do you think?
To learn more and read some of the student reactions click this link.
Showing posts with label corporate wellness programs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label corporate wellness programs. Show all posts
Monday, November 23, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Corporate Wellness and Safeway Grocery Stores
By: JoAnn Corley
On going component of the health care debate is the roll that employers play is promoting health within their populations. A wonderful model of this is the grocery store Safeway, which President Obama has noted several times in recent speeches.
No matter your opinion regarding a company's participation in the health of their employees, Safeway has demonstrated value in doing so; value both in their both line through lower health insurance premiums, but also in the improved health of their employees.
AS WE GO TO "PRESS": Safeway, Inc. with 1,775 grocery stores across the US and Canada just announced a new program to further reward employees for healthier behaviors. In the news today is its CEO Stephen Burd talking about their program, its rationality and implications for healthcare reform. Watch his 16-minute video at:
On going component of the health care debate is the roll that employers play is promoting health within their populations. A wonderful model of this is the grocery store Safeway, which President Obama has noted several times in recent speeches.
No matter your opinion regarding a company's participation in the health of their employees, Safeway has demonstrated value in doing so; value both in their both line through lower health insurance premiums, but also in the improved health of their employees.
AS WE GO TO "PRESS": Safeway, Inc. with 1,775 grocery stores across the US and Canada just announced a new program to further reward employees for healthier behaviors. In the news today is its CEO Stephen Burd talking about their program, its rationality and implications for healthcare reform. Watch his 16-minute video at:
Safeway's success might very well set the stage for a surge in employers to begin rewarding proper diet and nutrition, more than they already are, because their healthcare costs and workplace productivity will be directly affected by their workers poor choices.
So here's a viable question: Will the ways in which you handle your own health impact your employment? Definitely worth thoughtful consideration.
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