Promoting health together: stories and impact from our Select Health Health Promotion and Wellness team

Our Health Promotion and Wellness team at Select Health is deeply committed to our mission: Helping People Live the Healthiest Lives Possible. Using a diverse approach that includes biometric screenings, health coaching, wellness consultations, and data-driven insights, this team guides members toward better health.

As a team that provides on-site screenings to all lines of business and during community events, they are often referred to as “the face of Select Health.” Whether helping members set personal wellness goals, conducting screenings to detect health risks, or collaborating with employers to create wellness strategies, their unified goal remains the same: inspire and support healthier living for our members and communities.?

Biometric screenings: early detection and personalized support?

Health screenings play a pivotal role in helping our members understand and take control of their health. Last year during an employer’s worksite health screening event, a member learned about the benefits and impact strength training can have on overall health, longevity, and body composition. Motivated by this knowledge, the member hired a personal trainer and committed to regular strength training. When they returned to the health screening the following year, they were pleased to see a 10% reduction in body fat. This improvement is a demonstration of the power of informed decisions and personal support in achieving wellness goals.?

In 2024, the team successfully:?

• Screened 22,874 members across 267 events?
• Delivered 216 wellness presentations? ?

These services are accessible both in-person and virtually, across all commercial and government lines of business in all Select Health geographies. Along with the support of many great caregivers, the team regularly works with Sebastian de Frietas, Community Health Marketing and Communications Manager, to create awareness and encourage community members to take proactive steps toward healthier lives. Sebastian said, "Bringing screenings and wellness experts to our community events is a huge differentiator for Select Health. They help us engage consumers and guide them on their journey to better health."?

Screenings such as waist circumference, body fat percentage, grip strength, prediabetes risk, and emotional health, provide valuable insight, including:?

• Early detection of health risks?
• Personalized support for long-term health improvement?
• Increased access to professional guidance on emotional and physical well-being?

All of these provide actionable data to help our members make informed decisions about their health.?

During a recent blood pressure screening, a member learned that their numbers were critically high. Thanks to the encouragement of the screening team, the member immediately sought medical attention, during which they were diagnosed with high blood pressure. Their physician stated that the screening may have saved their life. When the member returned the following year, their blood pressure was in a healthy, manageable range, and said that they were working closely with their doctor to maintain these improvements.?

Health coaching: building lifelong healthy habits?

Health coaching is another option to help members build the habits that lead to long-term well-being. Through one-on-one coaching sessions with certified Health and Wellness coaches, members explore personalized strategies for making positive changes in their daily routines.?

This holistic approach empowers members by helping them:?

• Identify their purpose and motivation for living their healthiest life?
• Learn small, sustainable steps toward healthier living?
• Connect with resources like apps, blogs, and additional wellness programs?

The success of the health coaching program speaks for itself:?

• 100% of participants recommend coaching?
• 91% find the coaching experience useful?
• 81% report improvements in their overall wellness?

These results demonstrate how targeted support can lead to lasting behavioral changes.?

While health coaching is a new program, it has already seen great success and has engaged 354 members in a coaching experience. One member shared, “Health coaching has been life-changing! My mindset and actions have been positively impacted, and I now feel more in control of my health than ever before.”?

Another stated, “Beginning with an understanding of my purpose and passion changed my view of health and healthcare in ways I never imagined. It shifted my perspective to proactive and preventive-focused, rather than reactive and emergency-driven.”? ?

These testimonials show the transformative power of health coaching, demonstrating its ability to inspire meaningful change. By empowering members to take control of their health and well-being, the coaching program is creating lasting impacts that ripple through their lives and communities.?

Wellness consulting: tailoring wellness strategies for employers?

Wellness consultants play a vital role in helping employers integrate wellness strategies into their workplace cultures. By managing wellness accounts for all lines of business, consultants provide:

• Tailored ongoing strategy discussions to enhance workplace wellness?
• Reports and training that improve wellness program participation and engagement?
• Collaboration with Marketing to develop resources like wellness challenges and member guides?

Consultants ensure that wellness strategies are effectively embedded within organizational structures, creating a meaningful impact on employees' health journeys.?

One company contact stated, “I know the wellness program has a lot of merit, and I appreciate the support our wellness consultant offers.”? ?

The dedication and expertise of these wellness consultants are essential in bridging the gap between wellness programs and workplace cultures, ensuring these initiatives drive meaningful results. By providing personalized support and fostering strong partnerships, they empower employers to create environments where health and well-being thrive, ultimately benefiting employees and organizations alike.?

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Business Systems analysts: data-driven decisions for greater impact?

Behind every successful wellness program is a robust analytics infrastructure. Select Health Business Analysts provide the critical insights needed to drive the Health Promotion and Wellness team’s success. By analyzing data, identifying process gaps, and supporting the development of digital tools, they ensure that the wellness programs are data-driven and effective.? ?

This partnership enables the team to continually refine strategies and offer services that meet the evolving needs of our members. Their work ensures that informed decisions are made to further elevate the impact of wellness efforts.?

Moving upstream in proactive care?

Our Health Promotion and Wellness team is focused on moving upstream and preventing illness early. A member shared, “Select Health seems to strive hard to be able to keep members healthy, while also helping us to get healthy and well when needed.”?? ?

Learn more about the Health Promotion and Wellness team’s programs by exploring the health coaching or wellness resources page.?