Many serious health conditions develop quietly. People can feel fine for years while their blood pressure, cholesterol or blood sugar slowly climbs. Biometric screenings help employees catch those changes early. With fingerstick screenings, your team can learn their key health numbers in minutes, right at work.
The Hidden Cost of Unknown Health Risks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about one in three U.S. adults has prediabetes. More than eight in 10 of them do not know it. Similar gaps exist for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. These conditions often have no symptoms until they become serious. For employers, undetected risks can lead to higher claims, more absences and lost productivity. For employees, early awareness can change the direction of their health.
Consider a common scenario. An employee in their forties feels healthy and has not seen a doctor in years. A workplace screening shows elevated blood sugar. That one number prompts a doctor visit, a few lifestyle changes and a much healthier path forward.
What a Fingerstick Screening Measures
Kapnick Strive fingerstick screenings provide a complete snapshot of key health indicators:
- Total, HDL and LDL cholesterol
- Triglycerides, which reflect fat in the blood
- Glucose, an indicator of blood sugar levels
- Blood pressure
- Waist circumference, which can signal heart disease and diabetes risk
- Height and weight
Together, these numbers give employees a clear picture of their heart health, diabetes risk and overall wellness.
A Simple, Personal Experience
The process is quick and easy. Only a small drop of blood is needed, and results are ready in minutes. A trained examiner will provide participants with a results summary sheet to take home. The summary highlights important health metrics and identifies potential risks or areas for improvement. That way, employees can take informed next steps with their doctor.
Why Employers Choose Biometric Screenings
Biometric screenings are one of the easiest wellness services to launch. They do not require a full program or a long implementation. Because screenings happen onsite, employees do not need to travel. As a result, more people take part, including those who might otherwise skip preventive care. Screenings also pair naturally with events you already host. For example, many employers add them to benefits fairs, open enrollment meetings or safety meetings.
Timing works in your favor, too. Year-end is when many employees are already thinking about their health, their coverage and their goals for the new year. A screening event gives them a concrete starting point.
Make Screenings Part of Your Year-End Plan
Screening results can also point the way forward, highlighting interest in nutrition education, health coaching or a wellness challenge. If you want a simple, high-value way to support employees before year-end or anytime throughout the year, a fingerstick screening event is a strong place to start. Contact Kapnick Strive at strive@kapnick.com to schedule biometric screenings for your team.
