Advantage Health

Bone Density

Bone density testing can be the first step in identifying the risk of developing osteoporosis. AdvantageHealth experts conduct a simple heel ultrasound to measure bone mineral density, indicating your risk for future health problems.

Cholesterol & Glucose

Screening consists of our staff obtaining a small finger stick blood sample, which is processed onsite within a few minutes. (Venipuncture available as well if interested – please inquire.)

• Total Cholesterol and Glucose
• Total Cholesterol, HDL, Ratio
• Total Cholesterol, HDL, Ratio and Glucose
• Lipid Profile, including Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Ratios, Triglycerides
• Lipid Profile, including Total Cholesterol, HDL, LDL, Ratios, Triglycerides and Glucose

Fitness Assessments

Individual components include:

• Blood Pressure
• Body Fat
• Body Mass Index (Height and Weight)
• Cardiorespiratory Fitness
• Flexibility
• Girth Measurements (Hips and Waist)
• Muscular Endurance
• Muscular Strength
• Resting Heart Rate

Other Screenings

Hearing Awareness

Using a pure tone audiometer, this screening tests how well an individual hears various high and low frequencies.

Lung Function

Lung function is screened by having the participant blow into a small, hand-held spirometer. This screening is ideal for encouraging participants to quit smoking and/or decrease exposure to other pollutants, to exercise, and to appropriately manage existing lung conditions, such as asthma and allergies.

Nicotine (Cotinine)

Quantitative results can be determined in approximately 15 minutes through this saliva test. The test is FDA approved with 99% accuracy. A negative result means that the individual has not used or been exposed to a tobacco product with the past 2-3 days.

Vaccinations

Influenza (flu), Tetanus/Diphtheria, Hepatitis A & B, Mantoux (TB) and Pneumonia.

Visual Acuity

Using a Titmus machine, a visual acuity screen is conducted to see how well individuals see both near and far. A glaucoma screen can also be done to check for early signs of this blinding disease.

Health Risk Assessment (HRA)

The purpose of a HRA is to provide the information and motivation necessary to encourage individuals and organizations to achieve optimal health. This survey tool is designed to assess lifestyle habits and other health-related issues. After completing a questionnaire, participants receive a personalized report detailing their health habits and suggestions for improvement. In addition, aggregate reports are available for organizations to assess high risk areas and measure return-on-investment. HRA available online or in paper version.

Individual reports include:

• Individual Overview
• Physicians Summary
• Counselors Summary
• Progress Report
• Trend Report

Group reports include:

• Executive Summary
• Group Report
• Productivity & Economic Benefits Report
• Group Progress

Needs & Interest Survey

Employee input is essential to the success of any health promotion program. AdvantageHealth will customize a survey to assess program interests, modes of delivery, preferred programming times and potential participation from your employees. This will give your organization a starting point and is also critical for establishing benchmark data. AdvantageHealth distributes, collects, and analyzes data and presents information in an aggregate report. Paper and online surveys available.