The Baltimore City Health Department’s “Prevention Wednesday” program highlights preventative health issues on occasional Wednesdays throughout the year. The goal of “Prevention Wednesday” is to deliver timely prevention information to a broad public audience by linking a frequently overlooked health topic with a frequently overlooked day of the week.
Researchers estimate that 75% of all company healthcare costs are due to preventable chronic health conditions such as seasonal flu, obesity, and hypertension. “Prevention Wednesday” will help implement easy and effective health education programs that will improve the health of your employees. The program will encourage individuals to practice healthy lifestyles and take advantage of immunizations, preventative medications, and/or screenings.
The “Prevention Wednesday” message provides information and tips on relevant health topics where action today can prevent illness tomorrow. It is our hope that you will help us spread the “Prevention Wednesday” message by
- Displaying “Prevention Wednesday” posters on bulletin boards
- Incorporating “Prevention Wednesday” messages into your own organizational culture (e-mails, newsletters, events)
- Getting more involved by sponsoring a “Prevention Wednesday event” (i.e. National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, National Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, or World AIDS Day)
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