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Worksite Wellness and Air Quality Improving employee health and the environment. Julie Jackman Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Mecklenburg County Health Department. 50% of awake time is spent in the workplace…. Commuting Shopping Dining Family Time Other. In the Workplace. Asleep.
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Worksite Wellness and Air Quality Improving employee health and the environment Julie Jackman Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Mecklenburg County Health Department
50% of awake time is spent in the workplace… Commuting Shopping Dining Family Time Other In the Workplace Asleep Shouldn’t it be a place that encourages healthy lifestyles?
Guaranteed Ride Home • Give your employees the freedom to use alternative commuting by providing a ride home in an emergency. • This simple safety net can give employees the peace of mind to try an alternative form of transportation.
Invest in Greenways • Adopt-A-Greenway – Volunteer maintenance opportunities for employees • Sponsorship - Invest in a feature such as a picnic shelter or water fountain • Partnerships – Connect your facility to a local park or greenway
Get rid of that grass! Mowing, fertilizing and maintaining a grass area is costly both to the environment and the bottom-line. Consider naturalizing those areas and join the “Wildlife and Industry Together” program through the NC Wildlife Federation
Gardening in the Workplace • Offering opportunities for employees to interact with nature during the workday can reduce stress which can help prevent high blood pressure, tension headaches, and employee illness. • Start small with container gardens or join a local community garden.
Go Smoke Free! • By taking steps toward having a smoke free facility employers can reduce onsite pollution and improve employee health and productivity. • Set employees up for success by offering smoking cessation opportunities before going smoke free.
What’s For Lunch? Are there healthy options for employees during the workday? • Cafeteria • Vending Machines • Food at Meetings • “Donations” from Employees
Healthy Snack and Fruit Basket Program The Mecklenburg County Health Department piloted a program to improve employee access to healthy snacks and fruit during the workday. The response was very positive!
Quick Snack Ideas Pack a Healthy Lunch Frozen Lunch Options Healthy Dinner Recipes Healthy Prepackaged Soups Find a Farmers Market Start an Onsite Garden Market Eat Right at Work Eat at least 5 servings of fruit or vegetables a day! Join the Fit City Challenge to keep track! * http://www.fitcitychallenge.org/Worksite/Eatwork.aspx
Fitness At Work Participate in activity during the workday! Join the Fit City Challenge to track your progress. • Walking Meeting • Walking Groups • Take the Stairs • Desk Stretching • Onsite Fitness Classes • Company Sports Teams • ttp://www.fitcitychallenge.org/Worksite/FitWork.aspx*
Build a Healthier Worksite • Cafeteria or Break-room Makeover • Stairwell Makeover • Gardening in the Workplace • Create Paths and Walkways • Outdoor Conference Areas
And much more… There are many resources for businesses wanting to begin the process of healthy change. Visit www.fitcitychallenge.org for more information. * http://www.fitcitychallenge.org/Worksite/Resources.aspx
Thanks to our contributors… • Fit City Challenge, Mecklenburg County Health Department • Fit City for Fit Families Program • Charlotte Department of Transportation, Pedestrian Planning • Charlotte Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Planning Commission • Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation • Mecklenburg County Public Service and Information • Mecklenburg County Healthy Carolinians Program • Tobacco Control, Mecklenburg County Health Department • Urban Ministries, Community Gardening Program • North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Wildlife and Industry Together (WAIT) • Charlotte Area Transit Service (CATS), Bus Transportation • Charlotte Department of Transportation, Bicycling Program • Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Greenway Planning & Services • Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Parks and Fitness Centers • Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation, Adult Sports Teams • Mecklenburg County (GIS), Healthy Communities Site • Mecklenburg County Solid Waste, Compost and Gardening Program
Thank you! Julie Jackman Mecklenburg County Health Department Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Coordinator 704-432-4526 julie.jackman@mecklenburgcountync.gov www.fitcitychallenge.org