Healthy Executives a Step Away
January 2010
With one in four executives retiring prematurely as a result of cardiovascular disease including stroke, aneurism and heart attack; Wesley Corporate Health's recent expansion into the Brisbane CBD is well timed.
The expansion increases the capacity of Wesley Corporate Health's executive health service; which can now screen up to 3000 executives each year, catering for all of their health needs in one central location.
Wesley Corporate Health Doctor and General Practitioner, Dr Cherri Ryan, is a member of Wesley Corporate Health's team of health professionals including Doctors, Medical Specialists, Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians and Psychologists. Dr Ryan believes that Wesley Corporate Health offers its executive clients a unique service,
"Every executive we see receives two hours of focused, one-on-one health professional care.
"During the health assessments we integrate information about executives' physical and psychological health with their medical and family history; allowing us to identify and explore any health risks.
"We then look for opportunities to enhance their health and wellbeing.
"After all, we don't just want our executives to live to the age of 80. We want them to be fit, healthy and enjoying life when they turn 80!"
Dr Ryan believes that every executive has something to gain from visiting Wesley Corporate Health,
"15% of our new executive clients require an urgent medical referral and a further 73% require non-urgent referrals.
"These referrals are often for serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. They can also be for lifestyle-related conditions such as stress, poor diet and exercise habits and sleep disorders.
"When we have identified executives' health risks, we can liaise with their General Practitioners if appropriate; facilitating the ongoing management of their health."
Dr Ryan believes that the benefits of a comprehensive health evaluation extend beyond the identification of health risks,
"We find ways to enhance the quality of life of all of our executives. And that's ultimately what our service is about.
"We teach our clients how to reduce their risk of developing cancer, keep their weight in a healthy range and maintain their cardiovascular health. We want them to remain fit and healthy - for life."
Speaking at the suites' opening event, Wilson HTM Executive Chairman Steve Wilson commented that he was extremely pleased with the standard of Wesley Corporate Health's executive health program,
"Wesley Corporate Health saved the lives of two of my staff members by alerting them to serious medical conditions that they were unaware of."
Mr Wilson affirmed his belief that healthier, fitter people make more productive staff members,
"It's a key part of work life balance: the bigger the investment, the bigger the reward."
For more information about Wesley Corporate Health's executive health services call 3234 2600.