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Wellness Works Coalition Meeting: July 9th, 2009

The following are materials from the last Wellness Works Coalition Meeting:

  

Mitzi Baker, Senior Planner with the Rochester/Olmsted Planning Department, gave a presentation connection the built environment to the health of our workplaces.  Built Environment Presentation

   

Jess Ihrke and Jennifer Hegland from the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce Business Learning Network presented on the future collaboration between the Chamber's workforce flexibility initiative and Wellness Works.  Business Learning Network Discussion Outline

   

Jen Cannon from Live Healthy America presented on the Live Healthy worksite wellness program. 

Live Healthy Presentation

  

Kaitlin Anderson gave an overview of the evaluation results ffrom the May 27th Wellness Works Conference.

Wellness Works Conference Evaluation Summary

  

Peter Moehnke with the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce revealed plans for an Employee Wellness Fair on October 14, 2009 at University Center Rochester.  Employee Wellness Fair Flyer 

  

The next Wellness Works Meeting will be held on October 15th from 3:00 - 5:00 pm at Olmsted County Public Health Services. 

 

Wellness Works Conference - May 27th, 2009

The first Wellness Works Conference was held on May 27, 2009 at Rochester Community and Technical College.  Experts from across Minnesota shared their knowledge and expertise with participants.  Listed below are the presentations from each presenter.

 

Wellness Works - Rochester's Worksite Wellness Coalition

Wellness Works is for businesses - large and small - that may or may not have a wellness program in place.  The Coalition's vision is to integrate the latest topics, trends and research in worksite health promotion, network with other worksite health professionals, and exchange ideas for maximizing program participation and outcomes.  Membership is free.  For more information please see click on the brochure link below.

 

Wellness Works Brochure

Meet the Steering Committee

On-Line Worksite Wellness Resources

Employee Interest Survey

 

Wellness Campaigns - Ideas to Share!

Wellness campaigns are a great way to motivate employees towards healthier eating and increased physical activity.  If you'd like to share your wellness campaign ideas, please contact Jill Walters, Steps Community Coordinator, at walters.jill@co.olmsted.mn.us

   

Biggest Loser Contest - Custom Communications

Get Healthy Challenge - Olmsted County Attorney's Office

Poker Walk - Olmsted County

 

 

 
 

Diabetes
 

Physical Activity

 

Hydrate and Head Out!
Fall is here, so plan to get out and enjoy some fresh air and exercise! Check out this simple worksite program, Hydrate and Head Out, (or H2O) which encourages participants to get in the habit of taking a walking break and staying hydrated. What could be easier?
 

  

Stairwell Campaign

Taking the stairs regularly is a great way to increase physical activity. It’s fast, easy, accessible, and a lot cheaper than joining a gym! One way to inspire your employees is to hang these motivational posters that offer short encouraging messages to prompt a climb on the steps instead of an elevator ride. Try a new poster each week or each month to help get moving!
 
Set 1            Set 2            Set 3
  

America on the Move 2007 -- the Results!

Steps to a Healthier Rochester partnered with the Rochester Area Family Y to implement a local, community worksite challenge during the fall of 2007.   Utilizing the America On the Move steps logging website, 26 organizations including schools, non-profits, health care organizations, businesses and government entities took part in the six-week wellness challenge. Donated pedometers were distributed to all participants, in addition to random prize drawings to encourage continued motivation and incentive. The goal of the campaign was to incorporate additional physical activity into daily lives of staff by working with employers.

Here's a quick look at the statistics from this year:

Total Participants: 308

Total Steps Reported: 97,853,501

Total Distance (Steps to Miles): 48,926.75 miles

Total distanced traveled by America On the Move 2007 participants was equal to 1.96 trips around the equator! 

 
 

Nutrition

 

Healthy Handouts for Worksites:
A variety of support materials have been developed to assist worksites in taking a healthy step toward better nutrition. 
 
 
Bon appetit! 
 
In Need of a Vending Make-Over?
Are you looking to add healthier choices to your vending machines?  Check out these resources to help you make-over your vending machines! 
 
 

Tobacco Use and Exposure

Tobacco Cessation Resources

Want to quit smoking or know someone who wishes to kick the habit? A listing of local tobacco cessation resources is provided. Whether you are looking for participating in a research study, a support group or just wanting some quit tips, many options are available in the Rochester community.
 
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