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Beyond Biometrics: The Impact of UR Medicine Employee Wellness

See what an person or organization can accomplish with UR Medicine Employee Wellness.

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Why It's so Hard to Lose Weight in the Winter

While New Year’s is a great time to set resolutions and make lifestyle changes, winter may pose challenges if your goal is dramatic weight loss.

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It's Not You, It's Your Goal Setting

When people give up on their resolutions, they might think it’s because they lack discipline. But what if it had nothing to do with you?

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Workplace Wellness & Health Coaching

Most of us have the foundation to lead healthy, happy, satisfying and productive lives. Health coaching can help us get there.

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Worksite Wellness ROI

Learn what kind of returns an organization can get when they invest in workplace wellness with UR Medicine Employee Wellness.

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Fingerstick vs. Venipuncture

Does your employee wellness program start with the right “stick”? This article explains how biometric screening options impact program success.

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Emotional Wellbeing

Is your employee wellness program falling short? This article explains why you should address mental and emotional health—now more than ever.

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Publications

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Differences in Outcomes Between Men and Women Enrolled in Chronic Disease Programs for Diabetes, Hypertension and Hyperlipidemia

Circulation | November 9, 2021

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Improving the Health of a Diverse Population Through a Nurse-Driven Chronic Disease Management Program

Eastern Nursing Research Society Virtual Conference | March 25, 2021

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Smith, J, Pesis-Katz, I, Anson, B, McGregor, H, Norsen, L. and Singh, R.

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Employee Wellness Programs

JAMA Internal Medicine | December 21, 2020

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Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Employees Through Participation in a Wellness Program

Population Health Management | September 2019

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What Can Predict Enrollment in Health Promoting Activities of Complex Condition Management?

Nursing Research | March/April 2014

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Pesis-Katz I, Smith JA and Norsen L.

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Presentations

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Improving the Health of a Diverse Population Through a Nurse-Driven Chronic Disease Management Program

Eastern Nursing Research Society Virtual Conference | March 25, 2021 *^

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Smith, J, Pesis-Katz, I, Anson, B, McGregor, H, Norsen, L. and Singh, R.

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Vaccine Update for Employers

Webinar Hosted by US Employee Benefits Services Group | February, 2021 *

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Norsen, L.

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Addressing Depression in the Workplace using the Chronic Disease Management Model

Webinar Hosted by Strategic Benefits Advisors | June 2020 *

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Norsen, L.

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Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Employees through a Comprehensive Wellness Program

Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association | November 2-6, 2019 *^

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Pesis-Katz, I. and Norsen, L.

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The Beat Goes on: The Comprehensive Wellness Program that Reduces Cardiovascular Disease Risk for Employees

Podium presentation at the National Wellness Conference | September 30 - October 1 2019 *^

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Singh, R.; Pesis-Katz, I.; and Carmen, R.

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Effective Methods to Drive Higher Engagement to Disease Management Programs: Tried and True

National Wellness Conference | June 18-20, 2018 *

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Singh, R. and Pesis-Katz, I.

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What Can Predict Enrollment in Health Promoting Activities of Complex Condition Management?

Podium presentation at the Eastern Nursing Research Society | April 9-11, 2014 *^

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Pesis-Katz I, Smith JA and Norsen L.

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Wellness and Prevention, Who will fill the gap in care

Plenary Podium presentation at the Annual Business Officers of Nursing Schools Conference | April 25, 2019 *^

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Singh, R.

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Making the Old New Again: Innovation in Chronic Disease Management in the Workplace

National Wellness Conference | June 18-20, 2018 *^

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Norsen, L.

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