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A podcast series from OhioHealth Employer Solutions

  1. National Nutrition Month: The Value of a Dietitian in the Workplace

    04/03/2024

    National Nutrition Month: The Value of a Dietitian in the Workplace

    March is National Nutrition Month and in this Episode to Wellbeing at Work, we meet with Brandon Kimbro and Lauren Battista, Employee Wellness Coordinators with The City of Columbus, to hear their perspective on the value of a dietitian in the workplace. We dive into both the challenges and successes of establishing a nutrition program and the value added by incorporating a dietitian into a wellness program. We’ll also hear powerful stories of how employees and their families can be impacted by this work.

    38 min
  2. Cardiovascular Health and Biometric Screenings

    02/16/2024

    Cardiovascular Health and Biometric Screenings

    Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. This heart health month, we talk with Dr. Judson Millhon, cardiovascular physician with OhioHealth and Erin Emge, an occupational health nurse with OhioHealth about the importance of cardiovascular support and education in the workplace as well as proper screening to identify risk factors and treatment for healthier and happier employees. To learn more about how you can get involved this heart month, visit www.heart.org.

    21 min
  3. Employer Spotlight: Franklin County Cooperative

    01/10/2024

    Employer Spotlight: Franklin County Cooperative

    In this episode, hear from Jessica McCurdy, Employee Wellness Administrator at Franklin County Cooperative and Rachel Dosch, Senior Fitness & Wellness Consultant at OhioHealth Employer Solutions as they share a first-hand story of the challenges and successes of running the wellness program at Franklin County Cooperative. Together, we’ll learn what it takes to meet the wellness needs of thousands of employees and see the power of consistently taking one small step in the right direction to create an impactful culture of wellness.

    31 min
  4. Cancer in the Workplace

    11/15/2023

    Cancer in the Workplace

    Cancer is the top financial cost to employers due to delayed care during the pandemic and an increase in late stage diagnosis. In addition to the high cost of treatment, employees can experience tremendous stress and fatigue as they navigate treatment or care for a loved one through cancer. In this episode, we spoke with Laura Leach, Clinical Exercise Physiologist at OhioHealth's McConnel Heart Health Center, and Denise Bridgette, Advisor for OhioHealth's Oncology Service Line about the many facets of life impacted by a cancer diagnosis and how employers can advocate for preventative and disease specific care by embracing their employees in a culture of compassion.

    24 min
  5. Workplace Wellness Culture

    10/18/2023

    Workplace Wellness Culture

    In this episode, we're taking a deep dive into workplace wellness culture. To explore the key components and players of a wellness culture, we spoke with two experts from OhioHealth Employer Solutions: Corporate Fitness & Wellness Manager, Lauren Quintana, and Wellness Consultant, Mariah Fredritz. Throughout this conversation, we discussed the impact culture can have on business and some practical action steps employers can take to build a positive wellness culture from the top down.

    32 min
  6. Addressing Workplace Violence

    09/12/2023

    Addressing Workplace Violence

    In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on workplace violence: A form of harassment that affects nearly 30% of all workers. To gain some insight on this topic, we spoke with, Dr. Genevieve Messick, Medical Director of Associate Health with OhioHealth Employer Solutions, and Matthew Akers, System Manager of Environment of Care, Safety, and Emergency Preparedness with OhioHealth. Together, we discussed how to establish a safe work environment and develop a safety program focused on preventing WPV from occurring in the first place.

    34 min
  7. The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

    06/16/2023

    The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

    In this episode, we're emphasizing the powerful effect that physical activity has on our mental health.  We spoke with Dr. Ben Bring, a board-certified physician in family and sports medicine at OhioHealth and Erin Hughes, Exercise Physiologist and Wellness Consultant at OhioHealth Employer Solutions joins as a guest! We discussed some of the latest research, barriers to supporting mental health with exercise, as well as the crucial role of employers in supporting opportunities to be active at work.

    34 min
  8. Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace

    05/17/2023

    Musculoskeletal Health in the Workplace

    Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are one of the top financial costs to employers due to medical spend, time spent away from work and lost productivity. In addition to the pain itself, employees can experience reduced quality of life and even impaired mental health as they navigate MSK issues. In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Joseph Ruane, Medical Director of OhioHealth’s McConnell Heart Health Center, and Jose Santos, Physical Therapist with OhioHealth Employer Solutions to learn more about how employers can reduce their spending, ensure employees receive appropriate care, and prevent MSK issues from occurring in the first place.

    26 min
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