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It's Your Life
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The It’s Your Life health management program is a leading-edge health management program administered by the Foundation for a Healthy Community that includes a comprehensive health screen and personal health coaching. This completely confidential program includes:
- Health risk appraisal (HRA)
- Blood draw testing for cholesterol, triglyceride and glucose levels
- Body mass index (height and weight measurement)
- Blood pressure reading
Each participant will receive an 8-page personal Healthy Lifestyle Profile that provides information on their individual health status and outlines suggestions for improving their health. These suggestions are supported with one-on-one coaching from health educators, quarterly newsletters and health education programs. The following items are included in the Healthy Lifestyle Profile:
- Personalized wellness scores, past and present
- Top three health risks
- Summarized analysis of strengths & improvement areas
- Detailed heart health assessment
- Personal health history and conditions analysis
- In-depth assessment of health factors & target goals
- Recommended preventative services
The It's Your Life health management program is part of a community-wide health improvement initiative that focuses on the following goals:
- Help improve the health of people throughout Jackson County
- Empower participants to take charge of their health
- Improve the quality of life for all participants
- Make health insurance costs more affordable
Listed below are the program components for the It's Your Life health management program for groups over 10 participants and groups under 10 participants. For more information on the It's Your Life health management program, please contact the Foundation for a Healthy Community at 517-780-7306 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or click the web site link below.
It’s Your Life website link
It’s Your Life Brochure
Groups with 1-10 Participants
It’s Your Life health management program components:
- Health Screen (requires a 12-hour fast)
The Foundation for a Healthy Community will conduct health screens for employees that participate in the It’s Your Life health management program. Employees can call the Foundation at 517-780-7306 to make an appointment for a 15-minute health screen done at their downtown Jackson location. The health screen consists of the following:
- Complete a consent form
- Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) questionnaire
- Fasting venous blood draw (cholesterol, lipid panel, and glucose)
- Body Mass Index (height and weight)
- Blood Pressure reading
- Healthy Lifestyle Profile
Each participant will fill out a Healthy Lifestyle Profile. The results will be mailed confidentially to the employee’s home address from the University of Michigan Health Management Research Center. This 8-page report outlines the participant’s risk factors and areas for improvement, and provides health information on seven additional areas.
- Personal Coaching
Each participant will be contacted either by telephone or e-mail by a health coach from the Foundation for a Healthy Community. Employers may purchase one, two, or three sessions per year. Coaches will:
- Review results of the participants Healthy Lifestyle Profile and select a health goal based on current risk factors
- Provide details of the It’s Your Life health management program
- Encourage participants to complete a Personal Wellness Plan
- Provide resources and knowledge needed to change lifestyle behavior
- Additional Components
- Participants will receive an It’s Your Life quarterly newsletter
- Participants gain access to the It’s Your Life website
- Continuous wellness and health management resources
All participant information is strictly confidential. Access to participation information is restricted to the participant and the Foundation for a Healthy Community.
Groups with Over 10 Participants
It’s Your Life health management program components:
- On-site Health Screen (requires a 12-hour fast)
The Foundation for a Healthy Community will conduct on-site health screens for employers purchasing the It’s Your Life health management program. The employee signs up for a 15-minute appointment through their employer. The health screen consists of the following:
- Complete a consent form
- Health Risk Appraisal (HRA) questionnaire
- Fasting venous blood draw (cholesterol, lipid panel, and glucose)
- Body Mass Index (height and weight)
- Blood Pressure reading
- Healthy Lifestyle Profile
Each participant will receive a Healthy Lifestyle Profile mailed confidentially to their home address from the University of Michigan Health Management Research Center. This 8-page report outlines the participant’s risk factors and areas for improvement, and provides health information on seven additional areas.
- Personal Coaching
Each participant will be contacted either by telephone, e-mail, or at the employer site by a health behavioral coach from the Foundation for a Healthy Community. Employers purchase one, two, or three sessions per year. Coaches will:
- Review results of the participants Healthy Lifestyle Profile and select a health goal based on current risk factors
- Provide details of the It’s Your Life health management program
- Encourage participants to complete a Personal Wellness Plan
- Provide resources and knowledge needed to change lifestyle behavior
- Additional Components
- Participants will receive an It’s Your Life quarterly newsletter
- Participants gain access to the It’s Your Life website
- Continuous wellness and health management resources
- On-site presentations (if purchased by employer)
All participant information is strictly confidential. Access to participation information is restricted to the participant and the Foundation for a Healthy Community.
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