Support Services

Wellnomix offers as-and-when wellness services to support existing programmes, specific interventions and campaigns which can include the following:

• Wellness Days more
• Print Campaigns more
• Electronic Programmes more
• Workshops & Health Talks more
• Personal Consulting more

 

Wellness Days

Many organisations invest in Wellness Day activities varying in strategy, implementation and success. Over the last few years Wellnomix assisted organisations directly or indirectly via strategic partnerships in screening over 14,000 individuals. With this experience Wellnomix provides any one or a combination of the following key WELLNESS DAY support elements:

• Strategy development
• Marketing
• Provider – sourcing & coordination
• Representation – on behalf of other organisations
• Logistics – Audio; Photo; Video; Tables; Chairs; Equipment; Floor Plans
• Screening:
  • Surveys – Medical History and current Health status; Family history; Lifestyle; Productivity; Stress etc.
  • Biometrics – Anaemia; Blood Alcohol Content; Blood Pressure; Body Mass Index; Body Fat %; Flexibility; Random Cholesterol; Random Glucose
  • Fitness – Abdominal Endurance; Lower and upper body strength & endurance; Cardiovascular fitness etc.
• Interactive Entertainment:
  • Drama Theatre
  • Exercise Experience
  • Nutrition Demonstrations
  • Soccer Shoot-Out
  • Workshops / Talks – Topics such as: Arthritis / Back Awareness / Breast Health / Candle Light Memorial Talks / Condom Demonstrations / Diabetes / Exercise / Healthy Lifestyles / High Blood Pressure / High Cholesterol / HIV & AIDS / Sexually Transmitted Infections / Reproductive Health / Men’s Health / Mental Illness / National Heart Awareness Month / Nutrition / Obesity / Osteoporosis / Tuberculosis / World No Tobacco Day / World AIDS Day / Women’s Health / Design-a-Talk (As per request…)

• HIV Screening
• Anonymous Testing for HIV
• Voluntary Counselling and Testing for HIV
• Reporting
  • Organisational Health & Wellness Analysis
  • Personal Health & Wellness Analysis

 

Print Campaigns

Hard copy health and wellness campaigns remain a key component for health & wellness interventions in an environment where a reasonable compliment of staff do not have internet or email connectivity. This is true from a cost and effectiveness perspective. It is also important that the message should be literacy and language appropriate. We offer generic and tailored:

• Leaflets
• Posters
• Newsletters

 

Work • Life • Wellbeing Series - produced by HealthInSite with permission distributed by Wellnomix Workplace Wellness

The images (right column of table) are available as high quality standalone A3 posters for notice boards and similar. The content was written by independent health writers, peer reviewed and offers a non-partial view of the various Work Life and Wellbeing issues covered in the series.

The posters are printed in full color on 135gms white gloss stock.

The posters can be used in conjunction with tailored A4 Z-fold leaflets designed to support a Health / Wellness-specific Awareness and / or a General Health Awareness campaign as a handout for more information on the topic. The z-folds are printed duplex on A4 135gsm white gloss stock.

Contact us for higher resolution images, more information or a tailored quotation. Please feel free to tell us about your requirement for ongoing print campaigns.

 

ALCOHOL

 

Alcohol plays a big part in many of our lives,whether we have something to celebrate,commiserate, or just as part of a wellprepared meal.Drunk in moderation, it is not harmful to your health. But in excess, alcohol can affect your health and wellbeing. Unfortunately alcohol remains a common drug of abuse, not only in alcoholics, but also in binge drinkers and “social” drinkers.

It’s important to understand the risks of alcohol consumption, so we can learn how to drink responsibly.

 

 

 

 

BACK PAIN

Back pain is one of the commonest complaints world-wide. For most people back pain is due to mechanical ‘wear and tear’ on the spine.

It is often preventable and most often will resolve within a few weeks but it can be serious and should be checked by your doctor, especially if the symptoms are severe and include pain in the legs.

 

 

 

 

 

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Most of us have multiple roles in life:employees, partners, friends and possibly parents. In addition, we have to take care of our mental and physical health. Not surprisingly, we find it difficult to balance these different elements. Achieving work-life balance means achieving harmony between priorities.

 

Although this state is different for each of us, most of us know when we’re out of balance. When that happens, it’s important to address before it harms our health.

 

 

 

 

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Hypertension or high blood pressure is common and is the leading cause for heart disease worldwide. It is called the “silent killer” because it normally causes no symptoms until long-term damage has been done to the body. If detected early enough, high blood pressure can be managed effectively.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CANCER

Cancer (“the big C”) is one of the most feared group of diseases that exists today. This may be because it is usually difficult to predict who will get cancer and to understand why they develop the disease. The issue of cancer is clouded in unknowns because there are many different types that affect very different body tissues and systems.

 

The good news is that we know more than ever before about how to prevent and treat cancer.

 

 

 

 

CHANGE

Change is stressful: whether positive change such as getting a promotion, moving house,or having a baby, or negative change such as losing a loved one, ending a relationship or being retrenched. Change, regardless of its form, essentially means abandoning the known for the unknown. And, more often than not, the unknown is scary and unsettling.

 

While there is always risk associated with change and the possibility that you are unable to cope with the transition, change also presents opportunities for learning and growth. The key is to understand how change affects you and how to manage the process.

 

 

 

 

HIGH CHOLESTEROL

High cholesterol is a condition where excessive fatty substances are found in the body. These are deposited on the walls of the blood vessels which then harden and narrow. This process is called atherosclerosis and increases your risk of heart attack and stroke.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION

Communication seems fairly simple at first glance: one person talks and the other listens. But if it was such a simple, linear process, we wouldn’t experience so many misunderstandings, errors and disagreements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPRESSION

We’ve all felt down at some point in our lives.Feelings of discouragement, frustration,and despair are normal reactions to bad news, which can last from a few hours to a few days before disappearing. However, when these bad feelings linger and begin to interfere with work or family, reducing your overall quality of life, the low mood may be a sign of depression.

 

This pamphlet is designed to encourage reaction. Someone who thinks they may be suffering from depression should partner with their healthcare provider to find the right treatment.

 

 

 

 

DIABETES

Diabetes is a serious condition in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin (a hormone responsible for the uptake and usage of sugar). There are different types of diabetes, type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes.

 

Diabetes is preventable in some cases and early diagnosis can ensure proper management of this condition. For these reasons, it’s important to know your risks for diabetes and how you can reduce these risks. You should also know the signs and symptoms of this condition.

 

 

 

DRUG ABUSE

Drug Abuse and dependence is a more common problem than we would like to admit. Drugs are chemicals that can cause physical and psychological addiction.

 

Drugs are unpredictable and dangerous. However, with proper treatment and support, drug addiction can be overcome.

 

 

 

 

 

ERGONOMICS

Working smart is about adapting your surroundings to suit your body instead of the other way around. Good ergonomics can help you avoid the aches and pains you feel at the end of the day. In the long term, paying attention to ergonomics can prevent chronic pain.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXERCISE

According to some experts, being physically inactive may be as damaging to your health as smoking cigarettes. Many people these days shun smoking because of the health implications. But do they exercise? Mostly – no!

The truth is that exercise is the one thing you can’t afford NOT to do.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEBT MANAGEMENT

Credit can be helpful when used wisely, but more and more people are getting into situations where they can’t settle their debt. Unfortunately, most only notice when it’s too late. If you’re already finding yourself drowning in debt, it’s important to act as soon as possible – the longer you ignore the problem, the worse the situation is going to get.

 

Although it won’t be quick or easy, you can solve your debt problems.

 

 

 

 

HAYFEVER

Hayfever (also known as Allergic rhinitis) is a common allergic condition where the nose and sinuses become blocked and produce excessive mucous. This condition occurs in almost 25 per cent of all people. Allergies can be caused by almost any substance but pollen, house dust mite and animal dander are the commonest. Allergic rhinitis is treatable and often preventable.

 

Hayfever is often dismissed as a minor condition but it can significantly impact quality of life for sufferers.

 

 

 

 

HEARTBURN

Heartburn is a common affliction –in fact,most adults will experience heartburn at some stage in their lives. Heartburn refers to a feeling of discomfort or pain in the upper abdomen and/or lower chest, often associated with a sour taste in the mouth. This happens when acidic contents from the stomach push upwards into the oesophagus or ‘swallowing-pipe’ which connects the mouth to the stomach.

Most causes of heartburn are of minor concern, but sometimes it may be a sign of a more serious underlying condition, or it may be confused with other serious causes of pain, like heart problems.

 

 

 

 

HEADACHES

Headache is one of those conditions everyone experiences at some time. However, for quite a number of people headache becomes an ongoing and debilitating problem. Often with the right diagnosis and treatment the problem can be entirely resolved or managed.

Headaches could also herald a more serious underlying problem so knowing more about your condition is important.

 

 

 

 

 

CORONARY HEART DISEASE

Coronary Heart Disease refers to narrowing in the coronary arteries, leading to inadequate blood supply to the heart muscle. This may produce no symptoms for many years, but can lead to serious conditions such as angina and heart attack.

It is the leading cause of death in the Western world. Coronary Heart Disease is largely preventable through diet, exercise, weight control and properly controlling certain conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.

 

 

 

 

AIDS AWARENESS

Anyone who has had unprotected sex,whether oral, forced sex, anal sex or vaginal sex could have HIV. It is very important to be aware of all the issues surrounding HIV infection so that you are equipped to either avoid becoming HIV positive or to manage the disease appropriately (whether it is you or someone you know that is infected).

The following information aims to help you become more aware about how HIV is transmitted, why you should be tested for HIV and how you can prevent yourself from becoming infected.

 

 

 

 

VOLUNTARY COUNSELING AND TESTING FOR HIV – VCT

Being tested for HIV can be a daunting task as many people are afraid of finding out that they are HIV positive. Today, an HIV positive test result is not a death sentence. There are many things that you can do to ensure you live a long, happy and healthy life.

The process of testing for HIV is called Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) as it is something only you can choose to do (nobody can force you) and it is confidential in that nobody will know your status unless you choose to tell them about it. Knowing your status is about being empowered to live well. Get tested today!

 

 

 

POSITIVE HEALTH

HIV is a viral infection that attacks the immune system. Damage to the immune system is what causes illness. A healthy lifestyle and medications when appropriate, can boost your immune system, slowing the progression of HIV to AIDS.

The key is to be empowered by learning about the disease and having a strong support system that provides emotional and practical support when it is needed. As scary as an HIV positive diagnosis can be, there is life thereafter.

 

 

 

 

 

MEN’S HEALTH

Men have specific health needs. Due to malehormones, lifestyle choices and health risks specific to men they need medical care and screening which is different to women. Prostate and testicular cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure are common concerns for men.

Screening is the process of testing for medical illnesses like high blood pressure or cancer even before they occur. The earlier illness is detected, the better are the chances of controlling or treating the condition.

 

 

 

 

NUTRITION

Healthy eating is about providing your body with the nutrients it requires to stay healthy. Most of us don’t eat as healthily as we should. We don’t eat enough variety. We eat too much fatty, salty and sugary foods and not enough fresh fruit and vegetables.By eating less junk food and including more of the right foods in our diets we can achieve a state of improved wellbeing.

 

 

 

 

 

RELATIONSHIPS

Relationships can either be a source of fulfillment or irritation. While no one expects any relatiopship to be perfect, there are certain basic guides that without which, a relationship becomes negative and even harmful.

 

Long term relationships are one of life’s most wonderful experiences. But how do you make them last?

 

 

 

 

 

SEXUAL WELLNESS

Sexual wellness means being free from fear, injury, infection and misconceptions. It involves being comfortable, having the ability to control and positively experience your own sexuality, as well as protecting and nurturing your and your partner’s sexual wellness.

 

Take a look at some of the most common factors that affect your sexual wellbeing.

 

 

 

 

SUN CARE

Taking care of your skin isn’t just for people who care about wrinkles and it isn’t just for people with a light complexion. The effects of sun damage go beyond skindeep and measures to protect yourself from short- and long-term effects of sun damage should be adopted by everyone, every day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLEEP DISORDERS

Sleep, for most of us, is energising, both psically and mentally. But when we truggle to get a good night’s sleep, daily life becomes a challenge. Fortunately, there are simple interventions you can try to improve sleep hygiene. If that doesn’t help, a doctor or sleep clinic will be able to assist you with working through underlying causes of poor sleep.

This pamphlet looks at the effects of a lack of sleep, how much sleep you really need, the types of sleep disorders, diagnosis and treatment options.

 

 

 

 

 

 

SMOKING

Cigarette smoking is an addiction that is harmful to your health. Through proper planning and support, you can stop. Smoking cigarettes is one of the most preventable causes of disease and death world-wide. Tobacco is both physically and psychologically addictive. Quitting smoking is probably the most positive single action you can take for improving your health.”

 

 

 

 

 

STRESS

We all experience stress. Long-term stress does have serious health and psychological wellbeing implications.Whether it’s decreasing the stress itself, developing better coping skills, or a combination of the two, we all could do with stress management.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TB (TUBERCULOSIS)

 

 

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infection transmitted through the air, from those infected to others. The usual site of infection is the lungs, but from there TB can infect any part of the body. With proper treatment, TB is almost always curable. Not finishing treatment leads to problems like drug resistance and less effective response to treatment. TB is a very common infection world-wide, but particularly in sub-Saharan Africa.

 

 

 

 

 

WEIGHT LOSS

The only way to lose weight and keep it off for good is to forget dieting and find a way of eating that is balanced and which includes all the food groups that nature gave us. Losing weight does not mean starvation, hunger, cravings or boring and bland food. With healthy eating guidelines that become life long habits you can ditch the kilo’s but gain confidence, self esteem and energy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

WOMEN’S HEALTH

Women have specific health needs. Female hormones, body changes, and health risks specific to women mean that women have health needs which differ from men. Cervical, breast and ovarian cancer are specific to women. Osteoporosis, heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes are important health issues in women.

Screening for medical illnesses and cancer can allow conditions to be diagnosed early or before they even occur.

 

 

 

 

Workshops & Health Talks

Whilst it may be considered more expensive, face to face interventions provide a personal touch unequalled to electronic and print media. Many organisations rely on as-and-when workshops or talks as their preferred wellness intervention. Wellnomix offer literacy and language appropriate talks and workshops lasting from 20 minutes to 2 hours, tailored to achieve the client’s objective/s on a range of topics such as:

• Health
• Financial
• HIV Disclosure
• Lifestyle
• Campaigns

Amongst the regular Wellnomix workshops the following topics are most popular:

• Anti-Tobacco
• Arthritis
• Back Awareness – Posture Perfect
• Breast Health
• Candlelight Memorial Talks
• Condom Demonstrations
• Diabetes
• Exercise
• Weight Loss vs Fat Loss
• Healthy Lifestyles
• High Blood Pressure
• High Cholesterol
• HIV & AIDS – Prevention / Transmission / Myths and Misconceptions / Stages of HIV
• HIV Update 2012 (Latest Stats; New Developments; HIV Basics; Disclosure Management; HIV & the Law
• Sexually Transmitted Infections
• Reproductive Health
• Men’s Health
• Mental Illness
• National Heart Awareness Month
• Nutrition
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• Tuberculosis
• World No Tobacco Day
• World AIDS Day
• Women’s Health

Design-a-Talk – Is available for groups seeking a tailored solution. Feel free to discuss your specific needs with us.

Electronic Programmes

Electronic media delivery of health and wellness material is the most cost effective strategy amongst employers, with a significant number of employees who has access to internet and email. Wellnomix via HealthInSite offer generic, co-branded or branded best practice electronic solutions which include:

• Profile driven email communication
• Web-based resource centres
  • Work
  • Life
  • Wellness
  • HIV & AIDS
• Professional Advisory Services
• Health, Wellness and Stress Assessments
• Wellness Tracking

 

Personal Consulting Services

Modern day living goes hand-in-hand with an array of challenges. These challenges may severely impact the productivity of the individual. Wellnomix offers telephonic and face-to-face personal consulting and counselling services offering support and guidance to employees that face challenges regarding: ‘

• Abuse
• Bereavement
• Finances
• Health
• HIV & AIDS
• Lifestyle
• Stress
• Substance Abuse

The illustration below offers a view of a new PERSONAL WELLNESS CONSULTING service which will be available from January 2012. Organisations that want to support their employees by offering a comprehensive face:face wellness consulting service can opt to use this service. The illustration includes the areas that can be covered although the specific configuration will be tailored for each employer.

For more information contact us.