Health Balance^SM News Wire: Cholesterol

Employees or family members who want to take control of their health first need to know their current health status and understand their health risks. A cholesterol check is a great way to start.

Screenings for cholesterol levels, triglycerides, blood pressure, waist-to-hip ratio and body-mass index are available from participating health care providers for low out-of-pocket costs. Refer to your summary of benefits for details.

Here are three great ways to communicate to your employees about cholesterol screenings: