CORPORATE INCENTIVE PROGRAMS

Tobacco use is the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Cigarette smoking causes an estimated 440,000 deaths, or about 1 of every 5 deaths each year. This estimate includes 35,000 deaths from secondhand smoke exposure. Based on current cigarette smoking patterns, an estimated 25 million Americans who are alive today will die prematurely from smoking-related illnesses, including 5 million people younger than 18.

Employees who smoke are at increased risk of heart disease, cancer, and other smoking related illnesses that contribute to these premature and preventable deaths. Nationwide, medical care costs attributable to smoking (or smoking related disease) have been estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be more than $50 billion annually. In addition, the CDC estimates the value of lost earnings and loss of productivity to be at least another $47 billion a year.

Studies show employees who smoke cost businesses more to employ because they are “out-sick” more frequently. Employees who smoke miss 50% more workdays than nonsmokers, from such minor illnesses as colds, exhaustion, depression and the flu. Furthermore, smokers are more susceptible to major illnesses such as cancer, emphysema, strokes and heart attacks. Non smoking employees also suffer from the effects of second hand smoke, making them susceptible to the same diseases as smokers. By decreasing the number of smokers in your company you will significantly reduce sick days, doctor visits and insurance premiums in general. Employees who are ill more often than others can also raise an employer’s need for expensive temporary replacement workers. Additionally, smokers in a building also typically increase the maintenance costs of keeping odors at an acceptable level, since residue from cigarette smokes clings to carpets, drapes and other fabrics.

With the introduction and availability of Laser Therapy for smoking cessation now available in the United States, there has never been a better time for companies to help their employees break free from the deadly chronic disease of nicotine addiction. Laser Therapy for smoking cessation and weight control has been available in Canada and Europe for over 20 years with an astounding 85% overall success rate. Preliminary findings from some clinics in the United States are reporting success rates of 94%.

This exciting and successful method of treatment is now available to businesses and corporations throughout the mid-west by Laser Associates located in Rockford, Illinois or Madison, Wisconsin. Laser Associates would like to make it easy for you to help your employees. Our Certified Laser Therapists are available by special appointment to administer treatments to your employees, at discounted group rates.

As a direct result, your employees will be healthier and happier, thereby increasing efficiency and productivity within your company. As an employer, you will become an integral part in helping your employees become nicotine free, which in turn will save your company lost time, money, and productivity from sick days and health care premiums. It’s a minimal investment with maximum returns. Contact our office today to learn more about Laser Therapy and our corporate incentive programs.