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Julie Jackman Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Mecklenburg County Health Department

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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Julie Jackman Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Mecklenburg County Health Department

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  1. Worksite Wellness and Air Quality Improving employee health and the environment Julie Jackman Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Mecklenburg County Health Department

  2. 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?

  3. Start with Alternative Commuting!

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. What’s For Lunch? Are there healthy options for employees during the workday? • Cafeteria • Vending Machines • Food at Meetings • “Donations” from Employees

  10. 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!

  11. 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

  12. 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*

  13. Build a Healthier Worksite • Cafeteria or Break-room Makeover • Stairwell Makeover • Gardening in the Workplace • Create Paths and Walkways • Outdoor Conference Areas

  14. 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

  15. Funding for this program provided by…

  16. 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

  17. Thank you! Julie Jackman Mecklenburg County Health Department Fit City Worksite Wellness Program Coordinator 704-432-4526 julie.jackman@mecklenburgcountync.gov www.fitcitychallenge.org

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