Over 6,500 participants have been screened since the program's inception in February 1995. Companies can benefit by offering Heart Partners to their employees as part of a comprehensive wellness program. The program is also available to the general public through ongoing community screening events. OSU Medical Center's commitment to education is evident in its two new maternity education programs. Expectant couples who join the free program receive monthly newsletters prior to the birth explaining the physical and emotional changes they're experiencing.
Newsletters continue for a year after birth, offering infant development and parenting information.
Members also receive valuable coupons fromf area merchants. Our First materials are for people who are expecting their first child, and Our New Addition is for parents who have other children. We understand that healthier employees lead to a healthier bottom line for employers. That's why we have created the Corporate Health Education and Wellness department to meet the needs of businesses. Corporate Health Education and Wellness representatives can help employers contain costs and focus resources on decreasing health risks by using the latest health education, disease prevention and health promotion services available.