Providing health and wellness information is the first step to helping your employees better manage their health. By educating your employees about health and wellness, you create a “win-win” situation for you and your employees.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has a variety of For Your Health communication materials available for your use. These pieces include this Wellness Monthly Planner with suggested topics to help you plan a wellness program. A list of communication materials that support the suggested topics is included on this planner.

Benefits of Promoting Health and Wellness in the Workplace

• Healthier employees are more productive.

• Since employees spend much of their time at work, the workplace provides a great opportunity to raise awareness about health and wellness.

• Developing a healthy culture can have positive, long-term results.

Most of the monthly health topics are taken from the National Health Observances calendar.For a complete list of topics, visit www.healthfinder.gov.FHV-23 (Rev. 1-2011)

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How to Use the Wellness Monthly Plannerto Create a Wellness Program

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has a variety of For Your Health communication materials available for your use. These

Preventive Screenings Tool Kit

Providing health and wellness information is

the first step in helping your employees better

manage their health.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama offers

the Preventive Screenings Tool Kit as a program

guide to help you educate employees about the

importance of preventive screenings for adults.

It’s Easy to Get Your Copy of the

Preventive Screenings Tool Kit Materials

1. Go to www.bcbsal.com.

2. From the employer home page, go to

“Order Forms and Materials.”

3. Enter the form number for the materials you’d like

to order and do one of the following:

• Download and print materials from the tool kit;

• Order the materials online; or

• Call your Marketing Representative to order

materials for your wellness campaign.

Form # Title

FHV-47 Preventive Screenings: Women - Poster

FHV-48 Preventive Screenings: Men - Poster

FHV-49 Preventive Screenings: Family - Poster

FHV-51 Screenings & Immunizations - Brochure

FYH-30 What Age, What Test? - Handout

FYH-269 Preventive Guidelines - Wallet Card

What Age,

What Test?

There are many medical tests that can detect and

prevent medical conditions or problems. The difficulty

is remembering what age to get what test. Here is a

guide to help you.

Dental: Annual (or more frequent) dental visits are

recommended for adults and children. Your dentist or dental

hygienist can help you determine how frequently you should

have your teeth cleaned. Children should have their first

dental visit by age one.

Vision: Adults should have an eye exam every two years

or as recommended by a health professional to detect and

diagnose vision changes or problems and to maintain good

eye health. Children should have their vision tested before

age five.

Pap smear: All women who are or have been sexually active,

or women who are age 21 or older, should have a pap smear

with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test every one to three

years.

Mammogram: The American Cancer Society recommends

annual mammograms for women age 40 and over. Women

who are at a higher risk for breast cancer, from family or

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Nutrition Video Series

Part 1......Portion Distortion

Part 2......The Facts on Food Labels

Part 3......MyPyramid

FYH-219 (3-2006)

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Preventive Screenings and

Immunization Guidelines for Adults

Early detection is the key to beating many illnesses and

diseases. Getting the right tests at the right time can

increase chances of treatment success and survival.

Ask your doctor what’s right for you.

Adult1 Immunizations

CDC’s 2009 Adult Immunization Schedule2 and USPTF

ImmunizationFrequency

Influenza

1 dose annually age 19-49 if high risk3

and age 50+ with or without risk factors

Pneumoccal

1-2 doses age 19-64 if high risk3;

1 dose 65+ with or without risk factors

Tetanus/Diphtheria/

Pertussis (Td/Tdap)

Substitute 1-time dose of Tdap for Td booster,

then Td booster every 10 years

Human papillomavirus (HPV) Females, 3 doses age 19-26 years

Measels, Mumps,

Rubella (MMR)

1-2 doses age 19-49;

1 dose age 50+ if high risk3

Varicella

2 doses

Zoster

1 dose age 60+

Hepatitis A

2 doses age 19+ if high risk3

Hepatitis B

3 doses age 19+ if high risk3

Meningococcal

1 dose unless otherwise reccomended by physician;

age 19+ if high risk3

1 Age 19 and older

2 2009 Adult Immunization Schedule is approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

3 Risk factor based on medical, occupational, lifestyle, or other indication

This health pamphlet is provided for general informational purposes to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

customers. Information contained in this health pamphlet is not intended to replace professional medical advice,

diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding

your healthcare needs. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking medical advice because

of something you have read in this health pamphlet. Remember to check your benefits booklet for coverage

information and limitations.

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

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Facts About Preventive Screenings:

• Preventive care is one of the most important

ways to improve the health of individuals

and control rising healthcare costs.

• Many people do not know which preventive

screenings are recommended or understand

their risk factors. Educating your employees

about preventive screenings empowers

them to seek the appropriate screenings.

• Disease, injury and premature death can

often be avoided if preventive screenings

are delivered as recommended.

• Healthcare costs can be controlled by shifting

spending from high-cost disease treatment to

low-cost early detection or intervention.

• Take this opportunity to remind your

employees which preventive screenings and

benefits are covered on your plans, and

consider adding coverage for preventive

screenings that are not currently covered.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has a variety of For Your Health communication materials available for your use. These Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama has a variety of For Your Health communication materials available for your use. These

Preventive Screeninin ngs ToToT ol Kl Kl ititi

Providing health and wellness information is

the first step in helping your employees better

manage their health.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama offers

the Preventive Screenings Tool Kit as a program

guide to help you educate employees about the

importance of preventive screenings for adults.

It’s Easy to Get Your Copy of the

Preventive Screenings Tool Kit Materials

1. Go to www.bcbsal.com.

2. From the employer home page, go to

“Order Forms and Materials.”

3. Enter the form number for the materials you’d like

to order and do one of the following:

• Download and print materials from the tool kit;

• Order the materials online; or

• Call your Marketing Representative to order

materials for your wellness campaign.

Form # Title

FHV-47 Preventive Screenings: Women - Poster

FHV-48 Preventive Screenings: Men - Poster

FHV-49 Preventive Screenings: Family - Poster

FHV-51 Screenings & Immunizations - Brochure

FYH-30 What Age, What Test? - HandoutTest? - HandoutT

FYH-269 Preventive Guidelines - Wallet Card

What Age,What Age,

What Test?What Test?

There are many medical tests that can detect and

prevent medical conditions or problems. The diffiffif culty

is remembering what age to get what test. Here is a

guide to help you.

Dental: Annual (or morual (or morual (or e frequent) dental visits are

recommended for adults and children. Your dentist or dental

hygienist can help you determine how frequently you should

have your teeth cleaned. Children should have their first

dental visit by age one.

Vision: Adults should have an eye exam every two years

or as recommended by a health professional to detect and

diagnose vision changes or problems and to maintain good

eye health. Children should have their vision tested before

age five.

Pap smear: All women who are or have been sexually active,

or womor womor en who are age 21 or olderor olderor , should have a pap smear

with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test every test every test one to three

years.

Mammogram: The American Cancer Society recommends

annual mammograms for womfor womfor en age 40 and over. Women

who are at a higher risk for breasfor breasfor t cancer, from family or

An Independent Licensee of t of t of he Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Nutrition Video Series

Part 1......Portion Distortion

Part 2......The Facts on Food Labels

Part 3......MyPyramid

FYH-219 (3-2006)

W E L L N E S S T O O L S F O R Y O U

Preventive Screenings and

Preventive Screenings and

Immunization Guidelines for A

Immunization Guidelines for Adultsdults

Early detection is the key to beating many illnesing many illnesing many ses and

diseases. Getting thetting thetting right tests at the right time can

increase chances of treatment success and survival.

Ask your doctor what’s right for you.

W E L L N E S S T O O L S F O R Y O U

W E L L N E S S T O O L S F O R Y O U

FHV-46 (3-2010)

Facts About Preventive Screenings:

Facts About Preventive Screenings:

• Preventive care is one of the most important

ways to improve the health of individuals

and control rising healthcare costs.

• Many people do not know which preventive

screenings are recommended or understand

their risk factors. Educating your employees

about preventive screenings empowers

them to seek the appropriate screenings.

• Disease, injury and premature death can

often be avoided if preventive screenings

are delivered as recommended.

• Healthcare costs can be controlled by shifting

spending from high-cost disease treatment to

low-cost early detection or intervention.

• Take this opportunity to remind your

employees which preventive screenings and

benefits are covered on your plans, and

consider adding coverage for preventive

screenings that are not currently covered.

Preventive Screenings Tool Kit

Providing health and wellness information is

the first step in helping your employees better

manage their health.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama offers

the Preventive Screenings Tool Kit as a program

guide to help you educate employees about the

importance of preventive screenings for adults.

It’s Easy to Get Your Copy of the

Preventive Screenings Tool Kit Materials

1. Go to www.bcbsal.com.

2. From the employer home page, go to

“Order Forms and Materials.”

3. Enter the form number for the materials you’d like

to order and do one of the following:

• Download and print materials from the tool kit;

• Order the materials online; or

• Call your Marketing Representative to order

materials for your wellness campaign.

Form # Title

FHV-47 Preventive Screenings: Women - Poster

FHV-48 Preventive Screenings: Men - Poster

FHV-49 Preventive Screenings: Family - Poster

FHV-51 Screenings & Immunizations - Brochure

FYH-30 What Age, What Test? - Handout

FYH-269 Preventive Guidelines - Wallet Card

What Age,

What Test?

There are many medical tests that can detect and

prevent medical conditions or problems. The difficulty

is remembering what age to get what test. Here is a

guide to help you.

Dental: Annual (or more frequent) dental visits are

recommended for adults and children. Your dentist or dental

hygienist can help you determine how frequently you should

have your teeth cleaned. Children should have their first

dental visit by age one.

Vision: Adults should have an eye exam every two years

or as recommended by a health professional to detect and

diagnose vision changes or problems and to maintain good

eye health. Children should have their vision tested before

age five.

Pap smear: All women who are or have been sexually active,

or women who are age 21 or older, should have a pap smear

with the human papillomavirus (HPV) test every one to three

years.

Mammogram: The American Cancer Society recommends

annual mammograms for women age 40 and over. Women

who are at a higher risk for breast cancer, from family or

An Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

Nutrition Video Series

Part 1......Portion Distortion

Part 2......The Facts on Food Labels

Part 3......MyPyramid

FYH-219 (3-2006)

W E L L N E S S T O O L S F O R Y O U

Preventive Screenings and

Immunization Guidelines for Adults

Early detection is the key to beating many illnesses and

diseases. Getting the right tests at the right time can

increase chances of treatment success and survival.

Ask your doctor what’s right for you.

Adult1 Immunizations

CDC’s 2009 Adult Immunization Schedule2 and USPTF

Immunization Frequency

Influenza

1 dose annually age 19-49 if high risk3

and age 50+ with or without risk factors

Pneumoccal1-2 doses age 19-64 if high risk3;

1 dose 65+ with or without risk factors

Tetanus/Diphtheria/

Pertussis (Td/Tdap)

Substitute 1-time dose of Tdap for Td booster,

then Td booster every 10 years

Human papillomavirus (HPV) Females, 3 doses age 19-26 years

Measels, Mumps,

Rubella (MMR)

1-2 doses age 19-49;

1 dose age 50+ if high risk3

Varicella2 doses

Zoster1 dose age 60+

Hepatitis A2 doses age 19+ if high risk3

Hepatitis B3 doses age 19+ if high risk3

Meningococcal 1 dose unless otherwise reccomended by physician;

age 19+ if high risk3

1 Age 19 and older

2 2009 Adult Immunization Schedule is approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

3 Risk factor based on medical, occupational, lifestyle, or other indication

This health pamphlet is provided for general informational purposes to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama

customers. Information contained in this health pamphlet is not intended to replace professional medical advice,

diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider regarding

your healthcare needs. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking medical advice because

of something you have read in this health pamphlet. Remember to check your benefits booklet for coverage

information and limitations.

An Independent Licensee of the

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

W E L L N E S S T O O L S F O R Y O U

FHV-46 (3-2010)

Facts About Preventive Screenings:

• Preventive care is one of the most important

ways to improve the health of individuals

and control rising healthcare costs.

• Many people do not know which preventive

screenings are recommended or understand

their risk factors. Educating your employees

about preventive screenings empowers

them to seek the appropriate screenings.

• Disease, injury and premature death can

often be avoided if preventive screenings

are delivered as recommended.

• Healthcare costs can be controlled by shifting

spending from high-cost disease treatment to

low-cost early detection or intervention.

• Take this opportunity to remind your

employees which preventive screenings and

benefits are covered on your plans, and

consider adding coverage for preventive

screenings that are not currently covered.

Choose a topic for the month or quarter. Go to www.bcbsal.com and select “I am an Employer.” Order the materials by clicking on “Order Forms and Materials” under Additional Services. Enter your group number and division, and click “Submit.” Select the materials for your topic. Use the stock number (for example: FYH-13) to order or download the materials. Distribute and communicate the information to your employees.

W E L L N E S S M O N T H L Y P L A N N E R

BeHealthy.com Promotion ProgramFHV-31 BeHealthy.com Tool KitFYH-191, 227, 243, 270, 274FYH-244 (poster)Right Road to Health DVD (upon request)How to HQ DVD (upon request)

LifeStyle Solutions Online ProgramsMake Your New Year’s Resolutions with LifeStyle Solutions FYH-246FYH-249 (poster)

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL

MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER

Heart MonthFYH-14, 26, 47, 88, 99, 165, 187FYH-259 Health Tracker Card

National Cancer Prevention MonthFHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool Kit FYH-46, 74, 121, 122, 139, 183, 184, 185

Wise Health Consumer MonthFHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool KitFYH-24, 30, 42, 43, 44, 45, 147, 243

National Nutrition Month FYH-218 Nutrition Tool KitFYH-13, 49, 106, 108, 144, 187, 188, 189, 190, 221, 224, 265, 266, 267, FYH-222 (poster) FYH-273 Fruit and Vegetable Tracker Card

National Sleep Awareness WeekFYH-119, 130

WalkingWorks: Take the First StepFHV-35 WalkingWorks Tool KitFYH-14, 162, 179, 226, 263FHV-40, 41 (posters)National Walk @ Lunch Day fourth Wednesday in AprilNational Cancer Control Month FHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool KitFYH-20, 30, 46, 74, 121, 122, 139, 184, 185National TV Off Week FYH-14, 101, 133, 162

Celebrate Health All Year Long

National High Blood Pressure Education MonthFYH-36, 37, 89, 267FYH-259 Health Tracker Card

Asthma and Allergy Awareness MonthFYH-33, 40, 131

National Women’s Health WeekFHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool Kit FYH-30, 46, 79, 120, 137, 183

National Safety MonthBe Careful, Be Safe FYH-7, 19, 23, 26, 116, 130, 200

National Men’s Health WeekFHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool KitFYH-4, 30, 47, 88, 121, 122, 139

Baby Yourself Prenatal Wellness Program ADV-17,15, 21, ADV-12 (poster), FYH-27ADV-40 Baby Yourself: A Prenatal WellnessProgram Video ADV-41 Baby Yourself: Testimonials, Looping Play Video

Children’s Health and Safety FYH-12, 23, 48, 49, 73, 101, 102, 110, 144,265, 266

National Immunization Awareness MonthFYH-12, 60FHV-51 Eye Injury Prevention MonthFYH-48

National Fruit and Vegetable MonthFYH-218 Nutrition Tool KitFYH-99, 102, 108, 189FYH-273 Fruit and Vegetable Tracker Card

National Cholesterol Education Awareness MonthFYH-4, 99, 165, 187

Prostate Health MonthFHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool Kit FYH-121, 122, FHV-48 (poster)

National Breast Cancer Awareness MonthFHV-46 Preventive Screening Tool Kit FYH-30, 46, FHV-51, FHV-47 (poster)

Healthy Lung Month FYH-40, 91, 131, 184

American Diabetes AwarenessFYH-2, 68

Great American Smokeout DayFYH-91, 142, 184

Healthy Holidays FHV-28 Stress Management Tool KitFYH-11, 14, 239

National Hand Washing Week FYH-60, 136, 149

Plan Now for National Walk@Lunch Day! Electronic Tool Kit available first quarter on www.bcbsal.com,

click “I am an Employer,”then go to “Health and Wellness Resources.”

It’s time to plan for next year’s Wellness program.

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