Emory cares about your health!

Take a minute to learn more about your health and well being by completing a HealthQ. Secure and confidential, HealthQ’s are online personalized questionnaires designed to help you identify your current health needs.

See Dr. Michael Johns talk about the importance of HealthQs in this video.

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Access a Health Questionnaire

Access a health questionnaire through the links below. You will need to register or log in and click the appropriate program.

Aetna - Simple Steps to a Healthier Life®

BlueCross Blue Shield of Georgia - 360 Health

HealthStatus - Health Risk Assessment

RealAge - RealAge Test

WebMD - Health Assessment

You will be asked to provide information about your family history, your health and your habits. To receive the most accurate results, you will need information such as your blood pressure, cholesterol and weight.

After submitting your personal information, you will receive a detailed health report that can be shared with your health care provider. You will also receive a personalized action plan that will suggest proactive ways to modify your habits to live a healthier life.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is HealthQ?

HealthQ is Step UP Emory’s promotion of health questionnaires, which are designed to help you identify your risks for developing various health conditions, and may discuss medical and family history, eating habits, physical activity, stress, safety, health interests and more. The questionnaire is followed by helpful tips to help you reduce or eliminate those risks. This questionnaire is designed to give you tools to help you take charge of your health and make positive lifestyle changes. Return to FAQs

Who can participate? 

Everyone! Faculty and staff with benefits through Emory are eligible to participate through their health insurance vendors. If you are enrolled in another plan, please take the time to complete your vendor’s health questionnaire. There are also numerous free generic questionnaires on the web.Return to FAQs

Why should I participate?

Taking responsibility for your health can have a tremendous effect on the quality of your life.  While voluntary, the questionnaire may raise your awareness of risk factors, and set you on the path to overall wellness. Return to FAQs

What if I am already healthy?

Constant vigilance is required to stay healthy, and you may be surprised by your results.  HealthQ participants will receive tips on maintaining their health. Return to FAQs

How long will the questionnaire take?
A questionnaire takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. You can complete the questionnaire when you have the time either in the privacy and convenience of your own home or on any system with internet accessibility (just be sure to remember to log out of the questionnaire before turning off the computer.) Return to FAQs

What will I need to complete my HealthQ?

While not necessary, some questionnaires may request the following information to provide you with a more accurate report:

Medical History (Personal and family)

Weight and Height (shoes off)

Body Mass Index

Blood Pressure

Cholesterol levels

Blood glucose

If you do not have this information readily available, you may want to contact your doctor or visit a Comprehensive Screening Clinic provided by the Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Return to FAQs

What happens after I complete my HealthQ?

After completing the survey, you will receive a confidential, personalized report to help you better understand your health risks and needs. The questionnaire will score and rate overall behaviors as well as health in key areas. Suggestions for improvement are generally linked to specific outcomes. Return to FAQs

Who will see my results?

Your results will be emailed you via the email address that you provide when you enroll in the questionnaire. No one will have access to your private personal information, including your specific health risk, unless you provide it to them. Return to FAQs

Will my information be kept private?

Yes. Your personal information will reside with the health questionnaire provider, through a password protected system. Emory will not have access to your personal information. Return to FAQs

What should I do with the information I receive?

Your questionnaire will be filed with your personal medical information as well as recommended courses of action for improving your health.  Additionally, the results can serve as a good reference point for discussions with your doctor to address any concerns you may have. Return to FAQs