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People with chronic diseases such as diabetes can get help managing their condition.

Everything is voluntary, and employees' privacy is protected under federal patient privacy law.

Many classes are available always during the lunch hour so they don't interrupt work including yoga, healthy cooking, weight loss, Classes on personal and family issues, including parenting, elder care support groups, and pregnancy seminars for women are included in the wellness program.

"We've had a lot of success with people once we've identified what their risks are," Heller said.

"Simple lifestyle changes can make a difference." Yolanda Walker, an employee in the Sheriff's Department human resources office, gave the county program a try two years ago.

The health appraisal and work with a health coach helped her find a diet that worked for her, and she lost nearly 20 pounds.

The better eating and exercise habits brought other benefits, as well, Walker said.

"I noticed that I don't get as sick anymore," she said.

"I can fight off a lot of viruses that are running around.

I may get the sniffles, but I recover quickly." On the Net: Fit Business toolkit: http://www.wellnesstaskforce.org/fitbusiness/fitbusinesskit.html Comments Post your comment (Requires free registration.) Comm...

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