Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
If you are interested in becoming healthier, losing weight and improving your blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, then the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) may be the right fit for you.
We offer CHIP courses in 18 one-hour sessions over three months. In these courses, you will learn about positive lifestyle changes through entertaining, educational video sessions and discussions. We also give you a supporting text,
"Learn More"; an accompanying workbook and a cookbook to guide you on your health journey.
What does CHIP include?
Enrollment in the program includes:
- Baseline, midpoint and endpoint lab work (lipid profile, blood sugar) and biometrics to include blood pressure, pulse, waist circumference and weight.
- CHIP kit, which includes workbook, textbook and cookbook.
- All 18 educational sessions, food samples and videos.
You take part in blood draws and health risk assessments, which help track your progress and guide you on your unique journey.
Upon completion of the program, you are encouraged to join Club CHIP, a support group for people who have successfully completed the CHIP program. We hold
Club CHIP meetings regularly.
CHIP results
CHIP results have been published in more than 31 scientific articles in peer-reviewed medical journals, including the American Journal of Cardiology, the Journal of the American Dietetic Association and Preventive Medicine.
Enroll and contact us
To enroll in CHIP, contact:
Ileana Jarecki, wellness manager
Occupational Health Services
imjarecki@columbushosp.org
Phone: 402-562-4490
Danielle Frewing, BSN, RN, director
Occupational Health Services
dafrewing@columbushosp.org
Phone: 402-562-4483
Health care providers interested in the program, should visit the CHIP for health care providers page of our website.
Employers interested in the program for their employees, should visit the CHIP for employers page of our website.