Wellness expert will visit Decorah next week

A wellness expert from Iowa City will come to Decorah next week to examine critical employment concerns about changes in the overall health of today's workforce.  Drew Bossen will speak at a free  two-hour program Wednesday, June 27th, titled "Employee Wellness … Understanding the Real Cost to Your Organization."  The 3:00 p.m. event at the Hotel Winneshiek  is sponsored by Rockwell Collins in collaboration with Winneshiek County Development, Inc. and the Northeast Iowa Business Network.

Bossen says that understanding the implications of a "well" workforce is critical in today's competitive business environment. Ignoring the implications of wellness can be very costly.

"As we couple the undeniable relationship between obesity, the prevalence of related health issues and the associated costs of chronic disease, it is clear that our nation is facing a monumental challenge," Bossen said.

His presentation will shed light on how individual behavior can result in improved health for workers.

Bossen also addresses the aging work force, pointing out that as workers become older and heavier.

The event is free, but WCDI asks that you register by contacting WCDI Director Randy Uhl at wcdi@thinkdecorah.com or by calling (563) 382-6061.