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WELCOA
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WELCOA Releases
Self-Care Book
OMAHA (NE)--The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) has recently
released their new self-care book entitled Self-Care Essentials.
The self-care book was designed as a simple guide to help workplaces
engage their employees in effectively managing their healthcare
and living well.
Developed and reviewed by medical and health professionals, the
full-color 128 page illustrated publication provides a wealth of
self-care information useful in helping organizations contain their
health care costs and reduce unnecessary healthcare utilization.
At the current pace, health care costs are expected to double by
the year 2007, according to The Kiplinger Washington Letter. Approximately
70 % of all doctor visits are unnecessary, and over a third of all
minor medical conditions can be treated without a trip to the doctor
at all. Self-Care Essentials provides people with step-by-step guidelines
for
treating all kinds of health conditions in their own homes, thus
reducing unnecessary visits to the doctor.
The self-care book is complete with four chapters. The first chapter,
Emergency Care, outlines what is, and what isn't considered an emergency
situation. It offers critical information about treatment strategies,
explaining when it is necessary to seek the help of professional
emergency personnel. The next chapter, Our Most Common Conditions,
addresses 28 of the most common medical conditions, providing legitimate
solutions that can be implemented at home without professional medical
care. Chapter three, titled How to Manage Chronic Conditions, explores
chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and migraines, offering
preventive strategies for better living. Finally, Taking Medications
Appropriately provides valuable information and practical tips for
getting the most out of medications. Also included in Self-Care
Essentials is a comprehensive glossary containing over 100 medical
and health terms, allowing readers to gain an understanding of the
terminology surrounding self-care.
Self-Care Essentials is unique in design with its engaging and
"friendly format," as it cuts to the chase with its information.
"WELCOA's health information makes learning fun and easy. It's
colorful, entertaining and, most importantly, it contains outstanding
health information," says Dr. Joe Leutzinger, Director of Health
Promotion Union Pacific Railroad.
WELCOA's primary objective behind the publication of Self-Care
Essentials is to help organizations avoid significant increases
of their health care costs through self-initiatives, allowing businesses
and employees to move forward together. The book comes complete
with online information on how to implement a self-care initiative
into the workplace.
The Wellness Councils of America is a non-profit organization devoted
to promoting wellness at the worksite. For more information about
the Wellness Councils of America visit www.welcoa.org or call (402)
827-3590.
Contact:
Bo Abresch
Wellness Councils of America
Phone: (402) 827-3590
Fax: (402) 827-3594
Email: babresch@welcoa.org
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