PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – Simonton Windows®, a leading manufacturer of energy-efficient vinyl windows and doors, has contracted Wellness Coaches USA to provide one-on-one individualized wellness coaching for its employees nationwide.
Support has now been made available to more than 2,000 Simonton employees at nine different facilities.
"Professionals from Wellness Coaches USA will work directly with individual employees to address their various lifestyle issues, including nutrition, exercise, diet and weight loss, medication noncompliance, tobacco cessation and chronic health conditions,” said Ethan Frank-Collins with Simonton Windows. “We believe this dedicated attention will help our employees take action to improve their lifestyle behaviors. Hopefully this will lead to their better overall health and quality of life.
“We view these wellness coaches as an investment in our employees and their families. Improved health will lead to decreased medical costs for individuals in the form of decreased usage of medical services. When fewer medical services are used, individuals pay less in the form of deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. A healthier work force overall enjoys a better quality of life and results in shared savings for both our company and individual employees.”
In addition to the one-on-one-support, Wellness Coaches USA will lead group sessions at the Simonton facilities on various health and wellness topics on a regular basis. Phone consultations and Web site support also will be available to employees.
“Participation in this program is free to all Simonton employees,” Frank-Collins said. “This is a voluntary program that is designed to be a positive experience.”
Simonton selected Wellness Coaches USA based on its strong track record for success with similar programs for other corporations across the country. The highly-visible coaches dedicated to Simonton will be available to support employees on all shifts and are trained to proactively reach out to connect with employees.
Participation in the program is confidential and focuses on education, guidance and motivation to support employees in their efforts toward creating more healthy lifestyles.
In addition to the individual coaches, Simonton also provides a results-based wellness incentives program for its employees.
Bravo Wellness, LLC monitors the blood pressure, Body Mass Index (BMI), tobacco use and cholesterol of its employees. Robert Gearhart, of Gearhart Insurance Agency, Inc.. began assisting Simonton on their road toward healthier lifestyles in 2009.
"After evaluating numerous remedial solutions for Simonton, Wellness Coaches USA was the right solution to complement the Bravo Wellness screenings," Gearhart said.
“We expect Wellness Coaches USA to build on the successful results we have already seen by participating in the Bravo Wellness program,” Frank-Collins said. “These programs combined can have a tremendous impact on the lives of our employees. We’re giving them the tools to lead healthier and longer lives.”
About Wellness Coaches USA
Wellness Coaches USA, recognized for its innovation and leadership in adapting coaching science to the realities of workplace delivery, is the leading national provider of onsite wellness coaching services. Since the company’s inception in 2001, WCUSA has grown rapidly and now provides onsite coaching services to employers of all sizes, throughout the country, and in virtually all business and industrial classifications.
Employers served include regional employers; large national multi-state/multi-location employers; municipalities and cities; universities; and regional health care systems. For more information, visit www.wellnesscoachesusa.com <http://www.wellnesscoachesusa.com/> .
About Bravo Wellness
Bravo Wellness offers services to employers and business partners desiring results-based incentives for wellness. Customers experience immediate cost savings by linking employee incentives to participation and results. Bravo Wellness recognized the potential legal challenges of health insurance law, including HIPAA non-discrimination regulations, and has unique expertise in the practical application of wellness regulations for group health plans. Bravo Wellness is headquartered in Avon, Ohio. For more information, visit www.bravowell.com <http://www.bravowell.com/> .
About Simonton Windows
Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards from Market Research Associates.
Founded in 1946, Simonton’s hallmark has been to deliver its made-to-order products in five days or less. Part of the home and security business of Fortune Brands, Inc. (NYSE: FO), Simonton delivers award-winning products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States. Simonton has operations in West Virginia, Illinois, Oklahoma and California.