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Take the Call, Make the Call, for Nurtur Health Coaching

Does the name "Nurtur" look or sound familiar? You may have seen it on something received in the mail. You might have heard it mentioned by someone trying to reach you by phone. If you're wondering what Nurtur is all about, read on.

Nurtur is the name of a company hired by the Carpenters Health and Security Plan to offer telephone-based health coaching to participants with chronic health conditions. Low back pain, diabetes, respiratory and heart conditions are the main areas of emphasis. These are manageable conditions if participants are well informed and have the skills to deal with them. That's the whole point of Nurtur's coaching program.

If you receive a call from Nurtur, it's because Carpenters Trusts wants you to have an in-depth understanding of your condition and equip you to make sensible choices so you get the most from your health benefits. Please take the call. Give Nurtur a few minutes to say what they have to say. They are not trying to sell anything. They are inviting you to participate in a free coaching program.

When you accept the invitation, you are teamed up with a personal Health Coach who will schedule short telephone calls with you once or twice a month at a time that is both private and convenient for you. Your Health Coach will take the time to listen to your concerns, answer questions, and encourage you to take better care of yourself. Your coach understands that each person is unique and will work with you one-on-one to guide you to better health.

Nurtur's Health Coaches know what they're talking about. Depending on the area of emphasis, your coach could be a registered nurse, exercise physiologist, respiratory therapist, dietitian or diabetes educator. If you think of your doctor as your "head coach," your Nurtur coach is a personal trainer–someone who will take the time to explain things in more detail, provide additional information, and develop your skills so you can get back in the game.

Don't forget: The rewards of Nurtur health coaching are even greater when you participate in Carpenters Rewards. Nurtur health coaching is just one of 60 possible ways to earn points that you can redeem for a $100 gift card.