HEALTHYBUSINESSJOURNAL
September / October 2015
We’re here
for you.
Business Health Services is open
six days a week. Drug testing and
treatment for injured workers are
provided on a walk-in basis.
Weekdays 8 am – 7 pm
Saturdays 10 am – 4 pm
Woodburn Health Center
1475 Mt. Hood Avenue
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
For more information:
971.983.5256
silvertonhealth.org
Contacts
Marilyn Trinkle, Director, Business
Development – Business Health Services
[email protected]
971.983.5256
Liz Marik, FNP-C, Director, Clinical Services
[email protected]
971.983.5340
Becky Walker, RN, BSN, COHN-S
Practice Manager
[email protected]
971.983.5362
Melissa Hudson, RN
Clinical Coordinator
[email protected]
971.983.5354
Wendy Boughton, RN, COHN-S, BA
[email protected]
503.874.2498
3 Things
That Help Any “Diet” Succeed
Let’s take a look at a fundamental of workplace health
and safety — nutrition. If a workplace team, and every
member of it, is not paying attention to the quality
of food and beverages consumed daily, individual
health begins to break down, and along with good
health goes production, efficiency and wellbeing. As
employers, it is to our benefit to take advantage of
every opportunity to educate our employees regarding
good nutrition.
Our culture’s current focus on weight loss and weight
management often results in at-risk behaviors, often
masquerading as “diets”. As a nutritionist, I cringe
when someone tells me they are going on a diet.
Sam Rader
Owner, Proactive Injury
Prevention
Typically, that means that they are going to make short-term changes to
their eating habits with the sole purpose of losing weight. However, shortterm changes rarely lead to long-term results. As old eating habits return,
so does the weight that was lost during the diet. Sometimes, even a few
pounds more.
So how do you do it? Are any diets good? I’m not going to discuss the pros
and cons of every diet out there. Just remember these 3 things that help
any diet succeed; drink enough water, get enough fiber, and eat enough
protein.
Water: The average person needs about half their body weight in ounces
of water every day. Some of that water comes from food, especially fruits
and vegetables. Most of it comes from what we drink, and many people
don’t drink enough. Water helps keep the body hydrated, which is essential
because almost every cell in the body needs water to function properly.
Drinking enough water can also help you lose weight. In a clinical trial,
scientists found that drinking two eight-ounce glasses of water prior to
meals can help suppress appetite and hence support weight loss efforts.
Plus, it helps increase the rate at which your body burns fat, and promotes
the breakdown and elimination of fat cells.
Fiber: There are two types of dietary fiber, soluble and insoluble. Soluble
fiber can help lower blood cholesterol and glucose levels. It is found
in foods like oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, and barley.
Insoluble fiber promotes the
movement of material through your
digestive system and increases
stool bulk, so it can be of benefit
to those who struggle with
constipation or irregular stools.
Whole-wheat flour, wheat bran,
nuts, beans and vegetables such
as cauliflower, green beans and
potatoes, are good sources of
insoluble fiber.
beans, nuts, and dairy products.
using the building blocks available.
According to FDA
recommendations, our
protein requirement is
between 0.36 and 0.45
grams of protein per
pound of body weight
per day.
However, if we fail to ingest enough
protein, our body will break down
its own muscle tissue to get the
amino acids it needs for survival.
This mechanism, known as
muscle catabolism, can be highly
detrimental to everyday health and
wellness.
Men should eat between
30-38 grams of fiber per
day, and women should
eat between 21-25 grams
per day.
According to FDA
recommendations, our protein
requirement is between 0.36 and
0.45 grams of protein per pound of
body weight per day.
According to the institute of
medicine, men should eat between
30-38 grams of fiber per day, and
women should eat between 21-25
grams per day. From a weight loss
perspective, getting enough fiber
can help you achieve a healthy
weight. High fiber foods generally
require more chewing time, and
leave you feeling full longer.
Protein: The word protein is derived
from a Greek root meaning “of first
importance.” It constitutes about
one-fifth of an adult’s body weight
and is the basic material of life.
Muscles, organs, bones, cartilage,
skin, antibodies, some hormones,
and all enzymes are made of
protein. Without dietary protein,
growth and bodily functions would
not take place.
Protein foods primarily come
from animal sources such as beef,
chicken, turkey, pork, fish, and eggs.
Other sources include soy, whey,
However, recent studies suggest
that dietary protein needs
increase with physical activity. In
addition, protein is very filling and
getting enough can help prevent
overeating.
Proteins are constantly being
broken down into amino acids in
our bodies. Most of the amino acids
are reused, but we must continually
replace some of those that are lost.
This process is known as protein
turnover. Our need to keep this
process going begins at conception
and lasts throughout life.
There are nine “essential” amino
acids that we must consume. We
can either get them from plant
protein directly or by eating animals
that consume plants and animals.
When we eat foods containing
protein, the digestive system breaks
it down to the constituent amino
acids, which enter the body “pool”
of amino acids. Each cell then
assembles the proteins it needs
So, think twice before you start
your next diet. Ask yourself how
much of these 3 things you get
every day. Chances are you might
be short on one or two. Getting
enough water, fiber and protein will
lead both you and your employees
to improved health, whether on a
diet or not.
Sam Rader, Certified Nutritional
Consultant, will share his expertise
of personal nutrition and workplace
wellness at the 8th annual BHS Health
& Safety Conference on October 21,
2015. You are urged to join us for a
presentation that promises to be both
entertaining and informative.
BUSINESS MEMBER PROFILE
Tyler Gilmore,
MAT, ATC, PES
Director of Clinical Operations
and Community Relations
PT Northwest is a physical rehabilitation company that
serves the Mid-Willamette valley. We provide Physical
Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and
Athletic Training services to the Salem, Corvallis,
Woodburn, Silverton, Monmouth, Stayton, and Keizer
communities.
How many employees do you employ?
96.
What is the biggest employee health and
safety challenge you face?
What was the last good management book
you read?
Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap… and
Others Don’t - Jim Collins
Personnel and patient safety in the clinics. Fall risks while
moving around the clinic and during the use of exercise
equipment, for a large portion of our population, is a daily
focus.
What is your favorite business quote?
What health and safety programs have
been successful for you?
What is your leadership philosophy as it
relates to your employees?
Workstation Ergonomics – training for lifting, transfer, and
body mechanics during patient care - Personnel Fall and
Safety Risk Training.
Working to create an environment where our employees
can be happy and successful in their positions. Striving to
bring out the best in each person. Finding their passions
and skills and highlighting those in their everyday jobs.
How has Business Health Services helped
your business?
BHS has been an effective and convenient partner in
providing monitoring and screening services such as TB
testing, immunizations, urine drug screening and breath
alcohol testing. When we do have an on-the-job injury, their
providers work closely with us and our employee regarding
treatment and early return to work. We also benefit from
their very valuable annual Health & Safety Conference.
“Breakthrough results come about by a series of good
decisions, diligently executed and accumulated one on top
of another.” - Jim Collins, Good to Great
What else would you like to share with
other business owners or managers?
Your employees (team) are the biggest asset you have. Take
the time to find out what they are passionate about and
what drives them. Then let them do that…you will then find
you have a rock star team that will give 110% for you and
your organization.
1475 Mt. Hood Avenue
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
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8th Annual Health & Safety Conference
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 • 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m
REGISTER TODAY
FOR THE CHANCE
TO WIN
ONE OF TWO
HP Stream Laptops!
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg
PREAPPROVED FOR 5.50 HR GENERAL CREDIT HOURS
THE USE OF THIS SEAL IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE HR
CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE OF THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM. IT
MEANS THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS MET THE HR CERTIFICATION
INSTITUTE’S CRITERIA TO BE PRE-APPROVED FOR RECERTIFICATION
CREDIT.
8th Annual BHS
Health & Safety Conference
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Agenda
7:00 - 7:50 a.m. Registration, Exhibits
7:50 - 8:00 a.m. Welcome and Opening
Remarks by Marilyn Trinkle, Director, Business
Development, Business Health Services
8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Keynote Speaker,
Dr. Christopher Van Tilburg, M.D.
Anatomy of a Search: Lessons from Mountain Rescue
In Anatomy of a Search: Lessons from Mountain Rescue, Dr.
Van Tilburg describes thrilling rescues involving emergency
wilderness medicine with the Hood River County Sheriff Search
and Rescue Team, and discusses how the lessons of safety, risk,
responsibility, teamwork and camaraderie are equally important
in the workplace. Drawing from tense, life-threatening
situations, Dr. Van Tilburg correlates rescue proficiency with
essential workplace skills and techniques.
This vital workplace toolbox also includes risk management,
organization and safety. He demonstrates how these skills
are important for managers and leaders, as well as for every
member of the team, and shows how these lessons can be
migrated from the mountains to the workplace.
In addition to describing case studies, he describes his role as
medical advisor to his search and rescue team, which involves
member wellbeing, safety, quality assurance and training
oversight.
9:00 - 9:30 a.m. Break, Exhibits
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Clarence M. Belnavis, Partner
Fisher & Phillips, LLP
Stoned at Work: What’s an Employer to Do?
Oregon recently legalized marijuana for recreational use.
Employers want to maintain a safe, healthy, and productive
workforce, but how can they do that in light of this new
legislation? This presentation will address the employment law
implications of employees using marijuana and other common
drugs at work. We will examine hiring, discipline, testing, and
termination as they relate to the general employee population,
with a focus on non-safety sensitive positions.
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. Break
at Woodburn Health Center
1475 Mt. Hood Avenue
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
971.983.5340 Phone
silvertonhealth.org
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Matthew Jaszkowiak, Certified
Professional Ergonomist (CPE) and Consultant with EORM
The Business Case for Ergonomics and Innovation
In today’s economy, businesses must be flexible and efficient if they expect
to survive. This necessitates business situations that are rapidly changing
and constantly evolving. Constantly changing work environments can often
present significant challenges, both from an economic and a health and
safety perspective. This presentation describes a successful, tactical approach
to facilitating change through ergonomics and innovation, while significantly
improving the bottom line. Several case studies will be included. The concepts
discussed are applicable to every industry and every place where people are
tasked with accomplishing work. At the end of the day, ergonomics and
innovation make good business sense.
11:45 - 1:00 p.m. Lunch, Exhibitor Prizes Awarded
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Sam Rader, Owner, Proactive Injury
Prevention Inc.
Nutritional Health & Wellness in the Workplace
This session is an interactive discussion on nutritional choices, dieting and
the importance of staying properly hydrated at work. It targets the overall
wellness of employees, mentally and physically. Learn strategies to help
overcome obesity, stress and chronic fatigue. This program is designed to help
identify potential health concerns before they become serious injuries.
2:30 - 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 - 3:45 p.m. Angie Wisher, SAIF Sr. Safety
Management Consultant and Ben McCormack, SAIF Sr.
Safety Management Consultant
Cool Tools
If you have ever wished they had an easier way to lift a large flower pot or
transform an everyday pair of shoes into ice walkers, this session is for you.
This will be a hands-on session in which you will be introduced to a variety
of products that can help make daily activities easier and safer regardless of
the industry. We hope you will find a few tools to share with your peers, but
you may just find something that you can use in your own daily activities—at
home, at work, or at play.
3:45 p.m. Drawing for BHS-contributed door prizes
THE USE OF THE ABOVE SEAL IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT
BY THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE OF THE QUALITY
OF THE PROGRAM. IT MEANS THAT THIS PROGRAM HAS
MET THE HR CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE’S CRITERIA TO BE
PREAPPROVED FOR RECERTIFICATION CREDIT.
1475 Mt. Hood Ave.
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
971.983.5340 Phone
silvertonhealth.org
Eighth Annual BHS Health & Safety Conference
Wednesday, October 21, 2015 • 7:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Participant Registration
Early registration is recommended, as space is limited.
Company Name:
Street Address:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Registrant 1
Registrant 2
Registrant 3
Registrant 4
Registration Fee
FREE - BHS Preferred Business Members (Limit four representatives per company)
$50 per Registrant (Non-Members)
Registration fee includes continental breakfast and lunch
Total Registrants
Amount Enclosed $
Please make checks payable to: Business Health Services
Send completed registration form to:
Business Health Services, Administration
Mail: Woodburn Health Center
1475 Mt. Hood Ave.
Woodburn, Oregon 97071
Fax:971.983.5229
Email:[email protected]
Please direct questions to Lori Neufeld at [email protected] or 971.983.5223