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November Monthly Meeting
Evidence-Informed Health and Wellness Solutions
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Speaker: Nicolaas P. Pronk, Ph.D., M.A., FACSM, FAWHP
This presentation is designed to provide an overview of best practice characteristics for health and wellness programs presented in the context of a comprehensive program design. In addition, results of specific components as well as a real-world case study will be discussed. At the end of this presentation, the participants will be able to:
- Recognize critical best practice features for health and wellness programs
- Appreciate the importance of incentives and communications in engaging employees into programs
- Understand the critical role of health assessments in quantifying participant health risk information
- Recognize the connection between program design, participant experience, health and productivity change, and return on investment
Nicolaas P. Pronk, Ph.D., M.A., FACSM, FAWHP is Health Science Officer for JourneyWell, a division of HealthPartners focused on health and wellness solutions for employers and health plans across the United States (see www.journeywell.com). He is also vice president for Health Management at HealthPartners, a large non-profit, member-governed integrated health system in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Pronk conducts research in the area of health behavior change and population health at the HealthPartners Research Foundation.
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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
11:30 AM Registration/Lunch
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Program |
| Location: |
Midland Hills Country Club
2001 Fulham St | Roseville, MN 55113-5111
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| Cost*: |
Members - $39
Nonmembers - $59
Season Ticket Holders - free
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