Workplace Health & Wellness

Disability Management - Employee Assistance Program - Lifestyle Management

Employers recognize the productivity and cost saving associated with a healthy workforce. They are making a real effort to address issues related to safety and health risk.

MedEx provides a comprehensive health and lifestyle evaluation program. Our preventive services include: assessment with healthcare specialists as well as a range of procedures to evaluate cancer, lung function, cardiac risks and assess vision and hearing. MedEx also advises on preventive measures for the influenza virus.


At MedEx we assess lifestyle factors such as exercise, diet, stress, substance abuse and smoking. MedEx’s team of health care professionals carry out this intensive analysis of your overall health and provide a personalized feedback that will guide you along the path of healthier living 

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18 Wynford Drive North York, 

Ontario M3C 3S2

OVERVIEW

We customize our wellness program based on the requirements of our client's standard aiming at identifying and accommodating Wellness needs of their employees.


Our Programs will include the following;


• Consultation Services

    o Assessments

    o Awareness Programs

    o Monitoring and Reassessments 


• Organizational Analysis

    o Wellness Profiles

    o Wellness Groups


• Wellness Communications and Activities

    o Health Educational Materials

    o Onsite Group Activities

    o Wellness Fair


• Onsite Services

    o Onsite Health Coaching

    o Onsite Fitness

    o Onsite Health Services 


 

• Communications and Surveys
     o Health and Economic Benefit Report

     o Wellness Committee

     o Surveys

   

 



Types of Services

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Substance Abuse Testing

In the Work place, substance abusers increaase the risk of accidents, lower productivity, compromise product quality, raise insurance cost and reduce profit.

Substance use in the work place cost employers approximately $81 billion annualy in lost productivity.  (The U.S. department of labour)

We are committed to provide programs that help you keep substance abuse out of your work place.

BMI Index

  • Approximately 300,000 adult deaths in the United States and Canada each year are attributable to unhealthy dietary habits and physical inactivity or sedentary behavior 
  • Nearly two-thirds of North American adults are overweight (BMI > 25, which includes those who are obese).
  • Nearly one-third of North American adults are obese (BMI > 30).

Blood Pressure

  • High blood pressure is a major risk factor for the heart disease, stoke, congestive heart failure, kidney disease.
  • Twenty-eight percent of people with high blood pressure don't know they have it.

Cholesterol

High blood cholesterol is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. By lowering your cholesterol, you can 
dramatically reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

Blood Glucose

Diabetes mellitus is a group of diseases marked by high levels of blood glucose resulting from defects in insulin production, insulin action, or both. 

Diabetes can lead to serious complications and premature death, but people with diabetes can take steps to control the disease and lower the risk of complications.

Healthy Back

MedEx Healthy Back Program is designed to educate employees on how to 
maintain back health and reduce the risk of back injury.  

Our Program covers basic back autonomy, postures, preventive exercises as well as practical movement and lifting techniques.  

Influenza Virus

The ‘flu’ is a respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. Each year an estimated 10-25 % of North Americans get the ‘flu’.  

Experts recommend the best way to reduce the impact of the ‘flu’ is to get the flu shot between October and December. MedEx offers organizations on-site flu 
vaccinations for their employees during this period.

Smoking Cessation

Tobacco use can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke and it can also decrease the effectiveness of 
certain medications used to manage hypertension and angina.

MedEx assist clients in understanding why they smoke, the consequences of smoking and the health benefits of not smoking.


Nutrition & Weightloss

 MedEx Nutrition and Weight Loss Management Program encourage employees to develop better eating habits through seminars and personal one-on-one consultation. 

Our Mission
To deliver superior services at the highest level of quality, always placing our client needs first.