On July 1, Cleveland Clinic revealed several new enhancements to its employee wellness program. The enhancements provide employees who participate in the clinic’s corporate employee health plan (EHP) access to select Weight Watchers® services at no cost, free memberships to select fitness facilities and free smoking cessation treatment and medication through the hospital’s smoking cessation program.
Cleveland Clinic began offering employee-focused wellness programs when it established its Wellness Institute nearly two years ago. The effort has raised awareness for healthy lifestyle choices among employees and has resulted in the clinic taking a leadership role in employee wellness.
At this time, the enhancements are available only to employees who are EHP members. Currently, there are more than 27,000 clinic employees enrolled in the EHP. The new wellness efforts launched in three phases:
- EHP employees can receive free treatment and medication by enrolling in Cleveland Clinic’s smoking cessation program. A certified smoking cessation specialist will work in the program.
- Beginning Aug. 1, Cleveland Clinic will offer free participation in a variety of non-surgical weight management services, including select Weight Watchers options. EHP employees can choose from Weight Watchers community meetings, At Work meetings or Weight Watchers Online subscription.
- As of Nov. 1, Cleveland Clinic will offer free access to Cleveland Clinic fitness centers and Curves®, an international fitness franchise with weight loss facilities designed specifically for women.
Address: Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195; ( 216) 444-2200,
http://www.clevelandclinic.org.
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Source: Wellness Program Management Advisor, July 2008
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