Colgate’s U.S. employees and their families will receive two key health management tools -- MayoClinic.com and Mayo Clinic HealthQuest newsletter.
http://MayoClinic.com is a customized online health management site that employees and their families can use to plan and live healthy lifestyles, research medical information and learn about self-care. Services include extensive activity-based and lifestyle-based tools, as well as resources to help employees make informed decisions about personal health issues and chronic medical conditions. The site is customized to address specific health management goals for the employee population and can be personalized by the employee based on individual health objectives or concerns.
Mayo Clinic HealthQuest newsletter covers health-related workplace issues, illness prevention, coping with family matters, maintaining a proper diet and exercise program. Each issue brings self-help advice, recommendations about when to see a health care professional and how to use the health care system more efficiently.
"It is gratifying to be of service to visionary companies like Colgate-Palmolive," says Philip T. Hagen, M.D., medical director, Mayo Clinic Health Management Resources. "Colgate clearly recognizes the importance of employee health, and by supporting their efforts, Mayo is able to help more people -- beyond those who come to us as patients."
Following an extensive selection process, Colgate chose health management products from Mayo Clinic because of its health expertise and reputation as a trusted source of health information.
"We are proud to offer our employees the high-quality, educational and informational resources of Mayo Clinic," says Rick Zoog, vice president -- Human Resource Services for Colgate-Palmolive. "Just as our company is dedicated to improving the lives of our consumers with our products, we are committed to giving our employees the type and quality of resources they need to live healthier, happier lives."
As part of the customized MayoClinic.com package, Colgate also is receiving implementation support from Mayo Clinic Health Management Resources, including strategic goal setting, communications planning, launch program execution, integration strategies with other employee health initiatives, data analysis and success measurement.
A MayoClinic.com usage report package will provide Colgate with data on health risks, site usage and program impact over time. Reports identify the top health interests and usage patterns within the employee population, as well as the impact of integrating activities that cross-promote other health initiatives within the organization.
Companies interested in more information about Mayo Clinic Health Management Resources may call 800-430-9699 or visit the http://www.MayoClinicHMR.org web site.
Note to Editors: Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Household Surface Care, Fabric Care and Pet Nutrition. In the U.S., Colgate sells its quality products under such nationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Mennen, Ajax, Irish Spring, Softsoap, Murphy Oil Soap, Ultra Brite and Fab, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet pet foods.