Who is Eligible for this Program?
Personal Wellness Profiles (PWPs) are available to the
following members of Team Coast Guard:
Purpose of Program
The Coast Guard utilizes the PWP HRA to enhance the health
of both the individual Coast Guard member and the organization as a whole.
Individual Benefits. The PWP provides each member who completes a questionnaire with a personalized report on their health habits with recommendations for improvement. This report can also be used to assist members in designing their own personal health and fitness plans.
Organizational Benefits. The data collected from members provides valuable information for measuring the overall health of the Coast Guard. This information is used to identify and track common risk factors within a unit, a specific portion of the Coast Guard population (rank, rate, age, gender, etc.), and/or the organization as a whole. The HP Program uses this data to formulate targeted education and intervention programs aimed at decreases these identified risk factors.
How does it work?
Members or units can request to complete the PWP either online or in paper
format from their regional Health Promotion Manager. The HPM will forward
instructions for how to complete the three part assessment. The assessment
includes:
Once the PWP has been completed by the member, the HPM will compile the
results and return a sealed comprehensive report to the member. The PWP is
an educational report designed to help evaluate currently lifestyle,
identify health risks, and assist individuals with making decisions on how
to improve lifestyle. It is not a diagnosis of medical problems.
Individuals with specific medical problems or needs should consult with
their physician.
For more information about how to administer the PWP at your unit, see
Chapter Five of the Coast Guard Health Promotion Manual -
COMDTINST M6200.1A
Program
Confidentiality
All information collected by the PWP is confidential. This information
will be used in the following limited applications:
The information will not be used for any other administrative or
disciplinary purposes. The collected information will be held in a
secure, limited access data base at Coast Guard Headquarters under the
direct control of the Chief, Health Promotions Division.
The only exceptions to this confidentiality are in cases where an
individual is could hurt themselves or another. In those cases,
appropriate personnel within the Work-Life Staff would be notified, so
that appropriate care can be provided.
Services and Resources Available
The following services are available as a part of the PWP:
Body Composition Analysis | Push-up Assessment |
Cholesterol Screening | Sit-up Assessment |
Fitness Recommendations | Waist-to-Hip Ratio Assessment |
Flexibility Assessment | Weight Analysis |
Heart Health Analysis | Weight Loss Recommendations |
Nutritional Analysis and Recommendations | Resting Pulse & Blood Pressure Screening |
1.5 Mile Run & 1 Mile Walk Assessment |
Requesting Services or Resources
These services or resources can be obtained by contacting the
Health Promotions Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff. Work-Life Staffs are located at Integrated
Support Commands CG-wide and at the Headquarters Support Command.
Program References
The following references provide details applicable to
the Personal Wellness Profile
Point of Contact
If you are unable to contact the Health Promotion Manager on your
Regional Work-Life Staff, or need additional
assistance beyond the information provided here, please contact the
Headquarters Health Promotions Program Manager, Tim Merrell at (202)
475-5146, fax (202) 475-5907, or e-mail at
Timothy.M.Merrell@uscg.mil.