Why Asset Health?

St. John’s has partnered with Asset Health to provide you and your family access to these exciting new internet based courses.  These courses are designed to give you valuable information about health care consumerism, and educate you about wellness and specific health issues.  Increasing your knowledge about health care is important to make informed decisions regarding your own health care and your plan options.

St. John’s is committed to improving the knowledge our co-workers have about their health and the healthcare choices they will have to make.

In addition to the 10 courses from the Fall of ’08 centered on Health Care Consumerism and Health Plan options, we are pleased to offer 12 new courses for 2009.  These new courses are aimed at maintaining and improving your physical and mental health.  Increasing your knowledge and understanding of healthy behaviors is an important step in improving the quality of life for you and your family.  Your health is your greatest asset!

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https://www.assethealth.com/stjohns

·    My Diet and Good Health

Eating serves many purposes.  Sometimes it’s the center of social situations, other times it’s a source of enjoyment, but most importantly it is the body’s means of getting the energy it needs.  This course utilizes the new food pyramid to outline what food is needed for the body to stay healthy, lose weight, get the nutrients it needs and stay energized.

·    Understanding Nutrition Labels

Nutrition labels are frequently untapped resources in the effort to control weight and get daily recommended values of nutrients.  The course teaches your employees how to read food labels, what to look for and how to find out the nutritional value of foods that do not come in packaging with labels.

·    Achieving a Healthier Weight

A healthy body mass index (BMI) not only can help you feel better, but it can also lower your risk of developing serious health conditions in the future.  This course outlines the risks associated with obesity and gives step-by-step strategies for reaching a healthy BMI.

·    Begin a Simple and Healthy Fitness Program

Most people know that they should exercise, but they can’t seem to overcome barriers to do so or make sufficient time in their busy schedules.  This course reviews the various components that are necessary for a well-rounded exercise routine and how to successfully achieve exercise goals.

·    The Effects of Smoking

The majority of smokers know that smoking is harmful to their health; the problem is usually that they don’t know how to successfully quit and get discouraged by an unsuccessful quit attempt.  This course outlines quitting options, provides motivation for quitting and offers strategies for overcoming common barriers to quitting, such as weight gain.

·    Protecting My Back from Injury

The back is central to the body’s structure.  When it is in pain it can be debilitating and can make even the most basic daily tasks unbearable.  This course provides tips for avoiding, eliminating or improving painful back problems.

·    Preventing and Treating Cold and Flu

During cold and flu season it feels like it is impossible not to get sick, but that’s not always the case.  This course arms your employees with ways they can best defend themselves against cold and flu, and sifts through fact and fiction regarding the most effective ways to treat cold and flu.

·    Preventing Diabetes

Over 41 million Americans currently have diabetes.  Almost one-third of those people don’t even know they have it.  Pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes are becoming increasingly more prevalent in the United States.  This course introduces diabetes, its complications, proper testing and outlines how to live a healthy lifestyle that may delay or even prevent the onset of the disease.

·    Detecting Cancer Early

It is easy to feel like getting cancer is inevitable these days; it seems like everyone is being diagnosed with some form of cancer.  However, there are actions your employees can take to lower their risk of getting cancer.  In this course, your employees learn how to reduce their cancer risk and increase their cancer survival through healthy lifestyle changes and early detection.

·    Managing Hypertension

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is often referred to as “the silent killer.”  It can have a devastating impact on your health even before symptoms arise.  In this course your employees will learn how to detect and manage high blood pressure.

·    Coping With Depression

Millions of Americans struggle with depression each year.  Unfortunately, it often goes undiagnosed, which prevents people from getting the treatment they need.  In this course your employees will learn what the symptoms of depression are and how to get the help they may need.

·    My Emotional Health

Your emotional health can have a profound effect on your physical health.  This course provides strategies to respond properly to stressful environments along with how to properly identify and manage stress. 

If you have questions, concerns or feedback on Asset Health and its courses, please contact support@assethealth.com