Be Health Connected St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition

Diabetes is a growing concern globally, with millions affected by its impact on health and quality of life. Employers play a pivotal role in promoting employee wellness and mitigating the risks associated with chronic conditions like diabetes. The National DPP lifestyle change program offers a structured, evidence-based approach to preventing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes.In this episode, we are joined by Sara Hanlon, worksite health consultant with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors, or NACDD, to speak with us about the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) lifestyle change program and opportunities for employers to learn more about how they can offer this as a covered benefit for their employees. 

In this episode, we're shedding light on a topic that impacts
countless women's lives and the workforce at large – menopause in the workplace.



Join us as we sit down with Katie Schubert, the President and CEO at the Society for Women's Health Research (SWHR), discussing the significance of menopause, its impact in the workplace, and what can be done to create more supportive workplace environments for midlife and menopausal women.

In this episode, we're pleased to be joined by Neil Goldfarb who is the President and CEO of one of our sister coalitions, the Greater Philadelphia Business Coalition on Health. While GPBCH is widely known for its initiatives on obesity and diabetes prevention, in this episode, we'll discover their recent expansion into addressing another pressing concern – hypertension. Join us as we uncover the innovative strategies that employers can adopt to improve the quality of care for their employees with cardiac conditions. 

In this episode, you have the chance to listen to an exclusive excerpt from our latest Member Meeting on the topic of empowering individuals with chronic conditions. We are joined by Dr. Heidi Miller, the first Chief Medical Officer with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, as she delivers a crucial call-to-action for employers aiming to enhance employee health. Tune in as we explore Dr. Miller's insights on the vital role employers can play in fostering a healthier workforce. 

In the United States, chronic diseases take a heavy toll on individuals and businesses. The statistics are staggering. Six in ten adults have a chronic disease and four in ten adults have two or more. Conditions such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes are the leading causes of death and disability in the United States. They also account for a whopping 90% of the nation's $4.1 trillion annual healthcare expenditures, which poses an enormous economic burden on both employees and employers.But what if we could address these conditions through preventative measures, early intervention, and lifestyle changes? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. David Houghton, the Medical Director of Digital Medicine with Ochsner Connected Health to share insights on how digital solutions can help employers provide personalized support and make well-being a strategic focus for their organization.

Since 2001, St. Louis nonprofit BioSTL has laid the foundation for the region's innovation economy with a comprehensive set of transformational programs that elevate St. Louis’ leadership in solving important world challenges in agriculture, medicine, health care, and other technology areas. BioSTL’s recruitment arm, GlobalSTL serves as a navigator to St. Louis’ world-class corporate and innovation ecosystem and introduces overseas innovators to major payers, providers, and employers in St. Louis.



In this episode, we are joined by Vijay Chauhan, an expert in global health innovation, to explore how employers can connect with digital solutions from around the globe at the 2023 Health Care Innovation Summit.