Learn why organizations are and why they should provide
an employee health newsletter to their employees
and members.

1. Good health is smart business
   More and more organizations agree that good health is good business. Healthier employees make a healthier organization and lead to a healthier bottom line.
2. An affordable first step
   An employee health newsletter can be an affordable first step, and an ongoing foundation, within your organization's employee wellness program.
3. Builds health awareness
   An employee health newsletter helps build health awareness by reaching 100 percent of your population, the first step in effective health promotion. You reinforce health awareness with every issue.
4. Educates people to make better health decisions
   As we ask people to take greater responsibility for their health, an employee health newsletter helps to educate people to make better informed health decisions.
5. Addresses a variety of health and lifestyle issues
   An employee health newsletter addresses a variety of health and lifestyle issues on a regular basis ... from physical activity and nutrition to stress management and self-care.
6. Decreases absenteeism
   A healthier work force can lead to decreased absenteeism.
7. Increases productivity
   A healthier work force can lead to increased productivity.
8. Controls health care costs
   Healthier people making better informed health decisions can lead to lower health care costs.
9. Sends a positive message and improves morale
   Providing an employee health newsletter sends a positive message from your organization ... that you care about people, their families, and their health and well-being.
10. Reaches families at home
    An employee health newsletter can also reach spouses and families at home ... where health issues and health decisions occur.

10 reasons Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth
should be your employee newsletter of choice

1. Focus
   On the key areas that contribute to health problems and affect your organization's health costs ... self-care, stress, exercise, nutrition, family matters, disease management and workplace issues.
2. Original Mayo content
   Written, edited and reviewed at Mayo Clinic, ensuring unparalleled medical credibility. Information that you, and your employees, can trust.
3. Short, easy-to-read articles
   Designed for busy people and for easy reading and retention.
4. Take-away messages
   Practical, action-oriented information ... a point to each article ... laying the groundwork for behavior change.
5. Broad appeal
   A family focus, with information for all ages and demographics.
6. Attractive colors, design and illustrations
   Inviting to readers, enhancing the text ... without looking like a comic book.
7. Affordable
   A variety of options ... frequency, distribution, customization ... to meet your needs and your budget.
8. Customization options
   From your name and logo on the masthead to your own custom articles.
9. Customer-driven
   Covering today's important work-health issues based on your direct input.
10. Integrated family of products
    Including Mayo Clinic Guide to Self-Care, Mayo Clinic EmbodyHealth portal and Ask Mayo Clinic nurse line. One source, one consistent message.