Success Story: Rob Loy
Rob Loy, an employee of the SC State Ports Authority, was aware he needed to make some lifestyle changes. However, other obligations and excuses got in the way.

Success Story: Ken Moore
In December 2007, Ken realized it was time to make some important lifestyle changes. He was active during his younger years, but work and family responsibilities slowed him down.

I Kicked the Habit
The following story is a testimonial from one of our readers. To read other success stories from people who have kicked an unhealthy habit (or to share one of your own), log on to the WCA blog.

An Onsite Clinic Success Story
Consider what life must be like for a 36-year-old woman--we’ll call her Ann--who is a single mother of a handicapped child and is employed full-time. That information alone might give you a clue that she probably doesn’t find time to eat properly or exercise.

Hidden Disease Identified by Screening
TB (initials changed to protect privacy) is a 42-year-old African-American male who works in a local manufacturing plant. He had been in his usual state of good health when his employer arranged to have all employees and spouses undergo a health risk assessment and laboratory screening at the plant.

The Value of Screening
What is screening? Who should have it? When should it be done? How often? Screening is checking for a disease when no symptoms are present. An additional goal of screening is to identify those conditions which are present that may indicate an early stage or precursor to a known disease.