In 2007, the Dow Chemical Company's workplace health promotion program delivered $11.7 million in total economic benefit to Dow and saved 9,232 total absenteeism days. Dr. Catherine M. Baase, M.D., Dow's Global Director of Health Services, recently told a U.S. Senate committee that workplace health promotion programs should be an important part of health reform efforts. In this installment of our "Prevention Matters" podcast, we talk to Dr. Baase about her company's experience and her testimony to Congress. Listen to this broadcast by clicking on the media player below.
Partnership for Prevention is an organization of businesses, non-profit organizations and government agencies dedicated to improving the health of the nation through policies and programs that prevent disease and promote health.
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