Liver transplantation and bile analysis: a parallel evolution

We hypothesized that women employees working in a hospital environment would be particularly attuned to aspects of personal health, well-being, and disease prevention. We performed an observational study at a local hospital, offering free assessments in its outpatient women's wellness screening program to women employees aged 39-60 years. Data from the first 60 women to enroll in the program are presented as a test of our hypothesis. Undiagnosed hypertension, abnormal lipid profiles, glucose intolerance, alcohol abuse, abnormal cervical cytology, breast masses, depression, or combinations of these were found in 49 of the 60 women. Twenty-one women were obese. Most women with abnormal findings did not follow specific personalized recommendations for remedial follow-up, including referral to a specialist. An important percentage of midlife women employees at this hospital exhibited unhealthful personal behaviors, had unrecognized disease, and did not use recommended health screening practices. The data emphasize the benefit for employees who participate in medical facility worksite health promotion programs.