Wellness Program Tips

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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.

Publications

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Circulation | November 9, 2021

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Eastern Nursing Research Society Virtual Conference | March 25, 2021
Smith, J, Pesis-Katz, I, Anson, B, McGregor, H, Norsen, L. and Singh, R.

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JAMA Internal Medicine | December 21, 2020

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Population Health Management | September 2019

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Nursing Research | March/April 2014
Pesis-Katz I, Smith JA and Norsen L.

Presentations

Eastern Nursing Research Society Virtual Conference | March 25, 2021 *^
Smith, J, Pesis-Katz, I, Anson, B, McGregor, H, Norsen, L. and Singh, R.

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

Webinar Hosted by Strategic Benefits Advisors | June 2020 *
Norsen, L.

Poster presentation at the American Public Health Association | November 2-6, 2019 *^
Pesis-Katz, I. and Norsen, L.

Podium presentation at the National Wellness Conference | September 30 - October 1 2019 *^
Singh, R.; Pesis-Katz, I.; and Carmen, R.

National Wellness Conference | June 18-20, 2018 *
Singh, R. and Pesis-Katz, I.

Podium presentation at the Eastern Nursing Research Society | April 9-11, 2014 *^
Pesis-Katz I, Smith JA and Norsen L

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

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

* data-based; ^ peer-reviewed

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