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Episode 31 - Boosting Health Literacy & Well-Being in Blue-Collar Workplaces: Challenges & Opportunities - with John Toomey
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In this episode of The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast, Seth Serxner is joined by John Toomey from Wide Awake Wellness to talk about the crucial topic of health literacy and its impact on individuals in the blue-collar workforce.
John Toomey shares valuable insights on educating blue-collar workforces in industries like construction, mining, and oil and gas, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and empowerment in taking charge of one's health and well-being.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Seth and John discuss:
☑️ Challenges and opportunities in promoting health literacy and well-being education in blue-collar industries.
☑️ The concept of personal responsibility and empowerment in taking charge of one's health and well-being.
☑️ How employers can create a caring working environment that supports employees' mental health.
☑️ Barriers for individuals in low-paying jobs to prioritize their health and well-being, and how can workplace well-being education effectively reach and support these individuals.
☑️ And much more.
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About The Health Literacy 2.0 Podcast from EdLogics
Improving health literacy — the ability to understand and act on health information — is key to improving health outcomes and lowering costs.
Together with business and community leaders, we'll explore effective, behavior-changing solutions that can improve health literacy — and drive engagement in corporate and public health and wellness programs.
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Links:
John Toomey on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/johntoomey-thoughtleader
Wide Awake Wellness: www.wideawakewellness.com.au
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