Statistics show that approximately 50% of all deaths in the Unites States can be prevented. The causes for these deaths are linked to poor lifestyle and behavior choices which later develop into chronic illnesses. Many people predispose themselves to disease by smoking, drinking, overeating, not exercising, and poorly managing their stress. 

Because a number of these illnesses are more prevalent among minority groups, DrTango has created customized wellness programs focusing on preventing these diseases. Our initial and ground-breaking program, MiDieta(MyDiet) was developed to address the epidemic of obesity. It was selected by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as a “Top 20 Most Innovative Health Promotion and Disease Preventions Applications” in the country (in 2004) and has been scientifically-evaluated through a large, on-going randomized trial funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s (RWJF) Health eTechnology Initiative. It is an evidence-based, bilingual, personalized program including health, nutrition and fitness assessments, customized diet and exercise plans, individualized meal plans and recipes, daily health articles and social networking.  DrTango helps organizations seamlessly integrate our wellness program with other health and wellness initiatives currently in use and can customize the program to match your company’s branding.

In June 2007, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) implemented the Hispanic Obesity Prevention and Education (HOPE) program that provided funds to develop a customized version of MiDieta(MyDiet) for the state of Florida. Learn more about DrTango's work with the HOPE program.

DrTango's wellness program adds value to your organization’s healthcare management programs and is effective in significantly decreasing health risk percentages. Studies have repeatedly proven that the higher the health risks of an individual, the lower their productivity. Consequently, companies are paying more in healthcare for employees with higher health risks. In order to minimize healthcare costs, leading organizations realize the need for customized wellness programs.

DrTango will implement culturally relevant health management programs into your organization targeting your multicultural population that allow you to: