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Biometric Screening
Convenient, first-class
screenings at your location
Health Advocate’s Biometric Screening Program is an important first
step toward improving the health of your employees and reducing
healthcare costs.
The data it extracts delivers an accurate health risk baseline, providing key insight into the
health of your population… and enabling more targeted health management initiatives and
tracking of results over time.
Serving organizations of all sizes across the U.S., we offer a broad selection of customizable
screenings and other services, all designed to meet the diverse needs of our clients, including
those with remote staff and multiple locations.
All screening services are administered by our trained staff of
registered nurses, EMTs, paramedics and health educators, each
one dedicated to providing a personalized, first-class experience.
How Healthy is Your Organization?
Many health problems are preventable. They are also more treatable—and less costly—when detected early.
For many employers, empowering employees to take control of their health is a key part of their wellness and
cost control strategies.
Health Advocate’s onsite Biometric Screening Program offers professional biometric screenings and other
related services to employers of all sizes that can be customized to meet their needs and budget. This turnkey
service lets employees “know their numbers” and their risk for preventable diseases such as diabetes, heart
disease and hypertension… motivating them to take action to reduce their risks and improve their health.
For employers, it provides strategic baseline data to help shape their wellness initiatives.
Each phase of the process is coordinated by our professional staff, from planning to reporting. Best of all,
our national footprint ensures a consistent, seamless experience across your entire organization.
What Sets Us Apart
Nationwide Capabilities*
• Leader in health and wellness solutions
• Services available nationwide
• Clinical excellence
• C
omplete program management
and onsite coordination
• O
nsite education provided by
experienced health educators
• R
esults and data kept completely
confidential
• F
ully compliant with all HIPAA and
GINA regulations
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ulti-lingual screeners and
health educators
• Comprehensive aggregate reporting
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an accommodate organizations of all
sizes, locations and schedules
*Including Alaska
and Hawaii.
Member Screening Brochure
Biometric Screenings
Your Results
Congratulations on taking an important step toward better health! Biometric screenings are a
great way to gain insight into your unique health needs and risks for chronic diseases. Armed with
the results, you can then make a plan to get—and stay—healthy!
• Convenient options for remote staff
• S
eamless integration with other Health
Advocate programs and services
Confidential Information Enclosed: See Pages 4 & 5
Health Screening Options
Available as a stand-alone service or as part of a larger wellness strategy, Health Advocate’s health screenings
deliver valuable insight into employee health and modifiable risk factors, with an emphasis on health education and
behavior change. We take pride in delivering all of our services in a professional and caring manner.
Standard Screening Package
Additional Screening Options
Our most popular screening plan is our Standard
Screening Package, which includes:
Health Advocate offers a broad menu of screening
options and immunizations that can be customized
to meet the needs of your organization.
• Blood Pressure
• B
lood Glucose—fingerstick, non-fasting (HbA1c
fingerstick for out-of-range results)
• C
holesterol— finger stick, fasting (Total
Cholesterol, LDL, Triglycerides, HDL, Ratio) or
non-fasting (Total Cholesterol, HDL, Ratio)
• B
ody Composition (Body Fat, BMI, Height/Weight,
Waist Circumference)
• F
ace-to-face consultation with a professional
health educator at the screening event
• O
ne toll-free follow-up call to a Health Advocate
Wellness Coach within one year of the screening
All screenings, including our Standard Screening
Package, come with value-added services:
• D
edicated program managers
and onsite coordinators
• C
onvenient, online scheduler
• T
ip sheets and educational materials
• C
omprehensive aggregate reporting
• Cholesterol*
• Blood Glucose*
• Height/Weight
• Waist/Hip Ratio
• T
obacco—mouth swab, blood draw
or affidavit verifying tobacco-free status
• Colorectal Cancer (home test)
• Immunizations for Influenza (flu), Pneumonia,
Hepatitis B and Tetanus
• A
ccommodations for remote staff
(physician forms, home test kits, lab vouchers)
• R
eport cards reflecting year-to-year result
changes/improvements
*Choice of fingerstick or blood draw (venipuncture);
fasting or non-fasting
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pload of data directly into the Health Advocate
Health Risk Assessment (HRA), or to third-party
vendors for an additional fee
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Can a bowl of oatmeal help prevent a heart attack? How about a handful of
walnuts or a couple of fresh figs? By making simple tweaks to your diet, you
can significantly lower your LDL cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) that clogs
the arteries and protects your heart.
Think of your diet on a “macro” level
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esults can be seamlessly integrated with existing
wellness and incentive programs, or used to design
new wellness initiatives
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Reduce Your Cholesterol
Tobacco Cessation
Help for High
Blood Pressure
Take a big picture view of your diet, then make small
changes. For example, first reduce your intake of
saturated fats, such as those in red meat, hard cheeses
and fried foods. Contrary to popular belief, eating foods
that are high in cholesterol (eggs and shrimp) does not
raise your blood level’s cholesterol. It’s the saturated fat
that does the harm.
Go nuts!
Walnuts and almonds also have been shown to positively
impact cholesterol levels. They are rich in polyunsaturated
fatty acids (Omega 9 fats). All nuts loaded with calories,
so limit your intake to a handful (1/3 C = 240 calories).
You’ll get the most out of these fatty acids if you eat them
in place of foods high in saturated fats. For example,
instead of using cheese or meat in your salad, add a
handful of walnuts or almonds.
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No matter how old you are or how long you’ve smoked, quitting will help you live longer.
Ex-smokers enjoy a higher quality of life with fewer illnesses from cold and flu viruses,
Eat at least
two servings of fish a week for
better self-reported health, and reduced rates of bronchitis and pneumonia. Quitting
heart-healthy
benefits.
smoking also decreases the risk of lung cancer, other cancers, heart attack, stroke
The fats in fish have been shown to decrease blood
and chronic lung disease.
pressure and inflammation in the body. The highest levels
What Is Blood Pressure?
of Omega-3 fats are in found in trout, albacore tuna,
Blood pressure is a measurement of the force of flowing blood against the artery
Why Quit?
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How do I get started?
reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease!
Just thinking about quitting may make you anxious.
But your chances will be better if you get ready first.
Quitting works best when you’re prepared. Before you
quit, START by taking these five important steps:
S = Set a quit date
T = Tell family, friends and coworkers that you
plan to quit
A = Anticipate and plan for the challenges you’ll face
while quitting
R = Remove cigarettes and other tobacco products
from your home, car and work
T = Talk to your doctor about getting help to quit
after quitting smoking:
Unfortunately, more than 1 in 4 Americans have high blood pressure, also known
Heart rate and blood
as hypertension.
Left unchecked, this disease can lead to some very serious
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Know Your Reading
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of infectionalcohol consumption
• Diastolic pressure, bottom number. The pressure
when the heart is refilling with blood. A blood
pressure measurement of 120/80 mmHg (millimeters
of mercury) is expressed verbally as “120 over 80.”
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• Systolic pressure, top number. The measurement
of the pressure when the heart contracts to push
blood throughout the body.
An individual’s blood pressure is considered high when it
persists above 140/90 for an extended period of time.
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• Chest pain
First-class support from start to finish
Our staff is among the most qualified and
professional in the industry, working together
seamlessly to ensure an optimal experience
for your employees.
An onsite coordinator will be assigned to your
event, and will oversee the health screenings to
ensure that all logistics go according to plan within
the specified timeframe.
A designated program manager will tailor your
screening program based on the number of
participants, their hours, language requirements
and other factors. They will also set up the
schedule, define staffing requirements and
Each screening event is further supported by
a comprehensive suite of communications,
including promotional materials to raise awareness
and promote attendance, and topic-specific
educational materials in print and electronic formats.
promote the event to drive participation.
Our experienced clinical staff of registered
nurses, EMTs, paramedics and health educators
understand, and will help maximize, the “teachable
moments” that occur when employees receive
their screening results, increasing employee
engagement in their health.
Finally, your program manager will provide
confidential, aggregate reports of your
biometric data shortly after the screening event.
These comprehensive reports include employee
demographics, results ranked by risk level,
where your population falls in relation to “normal”
measures and suggested next steps, all critical
data you can use to plan future employee wellness
strategies and programs.
Key Benefits
About Us
For employers
Health Advocate™, Inc., a subsidiary of West
Corporation, is the nation’s leading healthcare
advocacy and assistance company. Health
Advocate serves more than 10,000 clients
offering solutions that save time and lower
healthcare costs. Our award-winning solutions
include EmpoweredHealth, Health Advocacy,
Wellness Coaching, EAP+Work/Life and
Chronic Care Solutions, among others. We also
leverage the power of data analytics to help our
clients and members get more value out of the
healthcare system.
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Flexible and customizable; can be stand-alone
or part of an existing program
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Improves health outcomes; increases
productivity; reduces costs
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Program management and onsite coordination
of all phases
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Onsite health educators capture
“teachable moments”
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Complete suite of promotional and educational
materials included
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Fully integrated with wellness and incentive
programs, including Health Advocate’s
comprehensive Wellness Coaching Program
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Simple, per-participant pricing with no
hidden costs
For employees
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Quick and convenient
• Improves employee awareness of health
risks early, before they turn into chronic
health conditions
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Increases employee engagement in their health
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One-on-one health education about results
and next steps
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Refers at-risk employees to a wellness
program or healthcare provider for follow up
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Opportunity to contact a Health Advocate
Wellness Coach within one year
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Includes current, topic-specific educational
materials and preventive health information
For more information, visit HealthAdvocate.com.
Get started today
Assess the true health of your organization
We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate how
our onsite Biometric Screening Program and other
solutions can help you reduce costs and improve
the health and productivity of your employees.
We would also be happy to tell you about our fully
integrated Core Health Advocacy service and
comprehensive Wellness Coaching Program—
solutions that work seamlessly together to
improve health outcomes and save you and your
employees time and money. Put Health Advocate’s
expertise to work for your organization.
Contact us for more information
866.799.2655
Email: [email protected]
Web: HealthAdvocate.com
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government privacy standards. Health Advocate does
not replace health insurance coverage, provide medical
care or recommend treatment.
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