Base recognized as a Certified Healthy Business
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. --
Tinker Air Force Base has been recognized as a Healthy Business for 2014 as part of the Certified Healthy Oklahoma Program that includes businesses, campuses, communities, congregations, early childhood programs, restaurants and schools.
The Certified Healthy Business Program recognizes businesses that are working to improve employee health by providing wellness opportunities and implementing policies that lead to healthier lifestyles.
The CHBP began in 2003 as an initiative with four founding partners, including the Oklahoma Turning Point Council, the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, the Oklahoma State Chamber and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
"The vision for Oklahoma is to create a healthier place to live, work, learn and play by implementing policies and programs that will assist Oklahomans to be healthy," said Laura Crowder, Tinker's Health Promotion manager with the 72nd Medical Group.
"Oklahomans are challenged to become healthier by eating better, moving more and staying tobacco free."
According to Ms. Crowder, becoming a certified healthy business means that you are providing a healthy work environment for employees and support a healthier workforce.
"Fostering behavior modification and the adoption of healthier behaviors, businesses reduce the risk factors that are more likely to cost employers money through absenteeism, disability, lost productivity and health care," said Ms. Crowder.
According to statistics reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Vital Statistics, each year seven in 10 deaths are a result of chronic disease, which in many cases are preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 40 percent of the five leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke and unintentional injuries) are preventable.
Additionally, as of 2013, almost a quarter of Oklahomans reported they smoke.
Smoking related health care costs for Oklahoma were $1.6 billion, and the cost of lost productivity due to smoking was $1.73 billion. An American Productivity Audit found that tobacco use was a leading cause of lost production time, more than alcohol abuse or family emergencies.
Obesity is another health problem for some 35.4 percent of Oklahomans, according to BRFSS data from OK2Share on the Oklahoma State Department of Health website.
Obese employees spend 77 percent more on medications than non-obese employees, and 72 percent of those medical claims are for conditions that are preventable.
"Businesses that are Certified Healthy see a return on their investment with decreased health costs, decreased absenteeism, increased productivity and better morale among employees," said Ms. Crowder. Oklahoma businesses that advocate for health are recognized as leaders in the community.
For more details, visit http://certifiedhealthyok.com/business/.
The Certified Healthy Business Program recognizes businesses that are working to improve employee health by providing wellness opportunities and implementing policies that lead to healthier lifestyles.
The CHBP began in 2003 as an initiative with four founding partners, including the Oklahoma Turning Point Council, the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals, the Oklahoma State Chamber and the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
"The vision for Oklahoma is to create a healthier place to live, work, learn and play by implementing policies and programs that will assist Oklahomans to be healthy," said Laura Crowder, Tinker's Health Promotion manager with the 72nd Medical Group.
"Oklahomans are challenged to become healthier by eating better, moving more and staying tobacco free."
According to Ms. Crowder, becoming a certified healthy business means that you are providing a healthy work environment for employees and support a healthier workforce.
"Fostering behavior modification and the adoption of healthier behaviors, businesses reduce the risk factors that are more likely to cost employers money through absenteeism, disability, lost productivity and health care," said Ms. Crowder.
According to statistics reported by the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Vital Statistics, each year seven in 10 deaths are a result of chronic disease, which in many cases are preventable. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 40 percent of the five leading causes of death (heart disease, cancer, chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke and unintentional injuries) are preventable.
Additionally, as of 2013, almost a quarter of Oklahomans reported they smoke.
Smoking related health care costs for Oklahoma were $1.6 billion, and the cost of lost productivity due to smoking was $1.73 billion. An American Productivity Audit found that tobacco use was a leading cause of lost production time, more than alcohol abuse or family emergencies.
Obesity is another health problem for some 35.4 percent of Oklahomans, according to BRFSS data from OK2Share on the Oklahoma State Department of Health website.
Obese employees spend 77 percent more on medications than non-obese employees, and 72 percent of those medical claims are for conditions that are preventable.
"Businesses that are Certified Healthy see a return on their investment with decreased health costs, decreased absenteeism, increased productivity and better morale among employees," said Ms. Crowder. Oklahoma businesses that advocate for health are recognized as leaders in the community.
For more details, visit http://certifiedhealthyok.com/business/.
