Enrollment Letter Join Us! The West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency would like to cordially invite you to apply to our work site health promotion program, Pathways to Wellness. By filling out the enrollment application, your employees can receive a number of free services designed to promote healthy lifestyles and the prevention of chronic diseases. Services offered include: H ealth Screens and Health Risk Appraisal to screen for: heart disease hypertension diabetes osteoporosis - colon cancer Mini Grants up to $1,000 per site for the promotion of healthy behaviors at the worksite Well Steps Health risk intervention programs for high risk members. Phone counseling is provided addressing such topics as fitness, cholesterol management, blood pressure education, weight management and nutrition. Healthy Campaigns PEIA Spring Walks, Colonoscopy Awareness, Take it Home and Super Size campaigns are designed to raise awareness and educate the population about the benefits of exercise, nutrition and preventive care. Stepping Stones Pedometers Walking 10,000 steps a day is a proven method for reducing the incidence of heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and colon cancer. Pedometers, or step counters that you wear on your waistline, help motivate members to walk the recommended daily amount. The Pathways Program offers pedometers as part of a structured program on a first come, first served basis. | |
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