AOK starts health offensive in Niesky: Free courses for everyone!

AOK starts health offensive in Niesky: Free courses for everyone!

In Niesky, the well-being of citizens is at the top of the agenda. The AOK health fund has announced that it will carry out an extensive health promotion program from September to December. Under the motto “Experience health together”, a variety of activities are offered at Bautzener Straße 23 that will be very popular. Even though the offer is aimed specifically at AOK members, the events are open to anyone interested. This is a great opportunity to get active together!

Eric Dallmann, the head of the AOK Plus customer center, emphasizes the importance of these offers in everyday life and sees them as an opportunity to turn the branches into “places of health and community”. “We want to actively promote the well-being of the people in our region,” says Dallmann. In recent years, the AOK in Niesky has organized almost 100 events, all of which have responded to the wishes of the insured. The healing power of community is undisputed, and this initiative starts right there.

Diverse offers for everyone

The program includes free offerings such as cooking workshops, yoga sessions and valuable information on care and prevention. Such initiatives are not only a benefit for the participants, but also a valuable enrichment for the community itself. The broad spectrum covers the needs of many and at the same time promotes a healthy lifestyle.

But it's not just in Niesky that you can get involved in health care. AOK offers a variety of certified health courses nationwide that can be reimbursed up to 100%. AOK members can take advantage of two health courses per year. The courses offered range from strength training for older people to online programs such as “Slim without a diet” or “Qi Gong – The 8 Brocades”. These activities are not only health-promoting, they also provide a platform to meet like-minded people and exchange ideas.

Health insurance companies actively promote health

In 2025, statutory health insurance companies will have a wide range of prevention courses in their program that aim to prevent illnesses and improve health. The range extends from stress management to weight loss to relaxation techniques. Free offers from health insurance companies are particularly advantageous as they do not cause any additional costs. Up to two courses per year can be subsidized by the health insurance company, which gives those insured the opportunity to do something specifically for their health.

Participation in at least 80% of the course units is required to receive reimbursement, which gives insured persons the responsibility to actively work on their health. There are now also comprehensive search portals that make it easier to select health insurance benefits so that everyone can find the health offers that are right for them.

Overall, it shows that the AOK is on the right track with its innovative concepts and close cooperation with regional partners to strengthen health in the region. “A strong community also means strong health,” someone might say – and that is probably right on target in this regard.

For further information about AOK's offerings, those interested can visit the website Sächsischen.de, gesundheitskurs.de and statutory health insurance funds.de visit.