Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP (\u201cBCC\u201d) is going on the offensive to combat the negative health affects associated with the practice of law.\u00a0 The firm has instituted a wellness program for the BCC team to help negate the negative side effects of the long hours and stress that can be an everyday part of the practice.<\/p>\n
It is no secret that life can be tough for the average person trying to make a living, raise a family, and deal with all of the additional stresses that life throws at us, especially with a struggling economy.\u00a0 But what about the average person with a law degree?\u00a0 While statistics vary in terms of percentages,*\u00a0 the general consensus is that the rates of substance abuse and depression among attorneys are higher when compared to the general population.\u00a0 This troubling phenomenon is finally being addressed at all angles.\u00a0 These efforts fit nicely in the Indiana State Bar Association\u2019s latest health and wellness initiative.<\/p>\n
BCC is and always has been focused and committed to providing its clients with the highest quality legal service in a broad range of practice areas.\u00a0 In addition to this, BCC has now also made a commitment to those at the firm to provide the necessary resources in order to supply them with the knowledge to live a happier and healthier life within the confines of practicing law.\u00a0 To ensure success of its wellness program, the program has been governed by both the firm\u2019s Executive Committee and a Wellness Committee comprised of a combination of partners, associates, and support staff.\u00a0 Despite its only having been recently implemented, the program began with a sprint and included a wellness presentation, a ten-week fitness competition focused on reducing body fat percentage along with encouraging better dietary, hydration, and sleep habits, and group participation in surrounding 5k races.\u00a0 The most recent 5k races the firm has participated in include the YMCA Hub Run, the Mudathlon, and the Rotary Ramble.<\/p>\n
George Carberry, managing partner, has said, \u201cOur firm\u2019s wellness initiative is another opportunity to improve the health and\u2014certainly, I hope\u2014the lives of our colleagues and staff and their families.\u00a0\u00a0 It\u2019s open to all employees, whether they are participating in our health insurance plan or not.\u00a0 Like many \u2018great movements\u2019 the roll-out of the initiative is modest, but I believe it will thrive as more of us recognize its value over the longer term.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The response and participation to the wellness program has been great.\u00a0 It is not really surprising considering that America is inundated with so many health problems, including, but not limited to:<\/p>\n
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- diabetes, the leading cause of kidney failure and nontraumatic lower-limb amputations, affects 8.3% of the U.S. population and 26.9% of those 65 and over;<\/li>\n
- obesity affects more than 1\/3 of U.S. adults\u00a0 and an estimated $147 billion was spent on obesity related medical costs in 2008; and<\/li>\n
- depression, a costly and debilitating condition to those who suffer from the condition, affects an estimated 1 in 10 U.S. adults.**<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
BCC prides itself on being able to provide a wide range of legal services to its clients.\u00a0 Now, the firm can pride itself on providing the BCC family with the knowledge to combat inactivity with activity in a fun, supportive, and knowledgeable way.\u00a0 Undoubtedly, those in the firm will get healthier and be happier.\u00a0 What a great place to work!<\/p>\n
*See Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program\u2019s statistics at http:\/\/www.in.gov\/judiciary\/ijlap\/2361.htm<\/a>.<\/p>\n
** Diabetes, obesity, and depression statistics taken from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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