Health Education Programs

Providence Health & Wellness can deliver education programs on-site. Our experienced instructors lead engaging programs on subjects ranging from back pain to nutrition and stress relief. The length of program, timing and number of participants can be tailored to meet your company’s needs.

On-site Providence Hospitals’ Health & Wellness Programs include:

• Nutrition 101
• Healthy Choices: From the Store to the Restaurant
• Cholesterol Connections
• Oh, the (Blood) Pressure
• Control Your Diabetes Instead of Letting It Control You
• Weight Management and Fad Dieting
• Stress Busters
• Physical Activity
• Back Pain/Healthy Lifting and Wellness

Want to Know More?

Click on the topics below for some additional resources and information.

Cholesterol Quiz
Cholesterol is a soft, waxy substance found in all parts of the body. It helps form cell membranes and is involved in production of some hormones and vitamin D. Excess cholesterol can build up in the arteries, narrowing them and slowing or blocking blood flow to the heart. Test your knowledge of cholesterol by taking our quiz.

Facts About Diabetes
The three main types of diabetes - type 1, type 2, and gestational - are all defined as metabolic disorders that affect the way the body metabolizes, or uses, digested food to make glucose, the main source of fuel for the body. ...more 

Getting the Better of Back Pain 
Back pain is a common complaint: Nearly everyone will have low back pain that interferes with work or daily activities at some point in his or her life. Back pain is the second most common nerve problem in the United States, after headaches. It is the most common cause of job-related disability, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ...more 

High Blood Pressure
Blood pressure, measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope by a nurse or other healthcare provider, is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls. Two numbers are recorded when measuring blood pressure - systolic pressure and diastolic pressure. ...more 

Maintaining Weight Loss
While losing weight is difficult for many people, it is even more challenging to keep weight off. Most individuals who lose a large amount of weight regain it two to three years later. ...more 

Stress Quiz
Slow traffic. Screaming children. A job interview. A crumbling marriage. Any of these could be a stressful situation. We all face stress in our lives, and some days are more stressful than others. Stress can take its toll on our physical and mental health. Learn more about stress and its effects by taking this multiple-choice quiz.