Smarter Health Decisions → Healthier Employees  → Stronger Organizations.

Strategic Action Health

CONSULTING

We believe that to improve employee health, employees must be empowered to make better health decisions. So, we work with organizations to equip employees to make better health decisions.

PRESENTATIONS, WORKSHOPS, BOOKS, ARTICLES, MARKETING

We teach people how to take control of their health outcomes, regardless of their health status. We bridge the gap between applied behavioral research and real-world health.

COACHING

We offer a team of Health Navigator Coaches who work with individuals amid health confusion to guide them to make confident, informed, and personalized health decisions.

88%

A staggering 88% of Americans are not proficient in health literacy.*

$2+ billion

Nationally, each risk factor or disease costs employers over $2 billion annually in absenteeism alone. For businesses, absenteeism costs range from $16 to $286 per employee per year, depending on company size.**

30-60%

Health plans can cut costs by 30% to 60% by addressing risk factors that health coaches help manage.***

*U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (n.d.). Reports and publications: Health literacy. Office of the Surgeon General. Retrieved [Insert Date], from https://www.hhs.gov/surgeongeneral/reports-and-publications/health-literacy/index.html

**Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2016). Absenteeism costs associated with chronic diseases. Preventing Chronic Disease, 13, E130. Retrieved from https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2016/15_0503.htm

***Chapman, L. (n.d.). Interview with Dr. Michael Arloski: Proof positive of the impact of wellness coaching. Real Balance Global Wellness Services. Retrieved from https://realbalance.com/images/chapman_interview_proof_pos.pdf

Your employees must see their health as a valuable asset to nurture rather than something to manage. The result will be employees who make smarter health decisions.

To start, download our free white paper.

Helping Employees Understand: Improving Health Literacy, a Crucial Strategy for Corporate Wellness Programs

Or contact us today for a free 30-minute consultation to explore how we can work together to empower your employees and transform workplace wellness.

Our Mission

We help organizations and communities empower populations through transformative wellness solutions that include health literacy, health advocacy, health awareness, and informed decision-making.

  • Health literacy is about the ability to find, understand, and use health information and services to make informed health decisions and take effective action. At an individual level, it means empowering people to manage their health confidently by helping them easily find quality information, resources, and health awareness tools.

    At an organizational level, it involves creating systems that support and enable individuals to make informed decisions.

  • Health awareness is about recognizing the state of our physical, emotional, and mental well-being and understanding how your daily choices impact our overall health. At an individual level, it means becoming attuned to our body's signals—like energy levels, stress, and symptoms—and knowing when to take action or seek support. It also involves being proactive in learning about potential health risks and taking preventive measures to maintain long-term well-being.

    At an organizational level, health awareness involves fostering environments that encourage individuals to prioritize their well-being. This includes providing tools, resources, and education to help people identify health challenges early, adopt healthier habits, and take meaningful steps to address concerns before they become significant issues.

  • Informed health decision-making is the process of using reliable information, personal values, and professional guidance to make thoughtful choices about our health. At an individual level, it means evaluating our options with clarity and confidence, understanding the risks and benefits of each, and aligning your decisions with our unique needs, goals, and circumstances. This includes seeking credible resources, asking the right questions, and considering both short- and long-term outcomes before taking action.

    At an organizational level, informed health decision-making involves creating systems and frameworks that equip individuals with the tools and knowledge they need to make sound health decisions. This includes promoting transparency in health information, offering decision-making support, and ensuring access to diverse, evidence-based interventions tailored to varying health needs.

    Ultimately, informed health decision-making empowers individuals to take charge of their health with confidence and purpose.

Unlike standard wellness programs, which often focus on generic initiatives like fitness challenges, broad educational campaigns, or specific health conditions, we embed health literacy into workplace wellness initiatives to empower employees to take control of their health decisions, deepen their understanding of health choices, and embrace a health-first philosophy.