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WIC Works: Worksite Wellness

WIC Works: Worksite Wellness . Lyshell Grigg, RD, WIC Worksite Wellness Coordinator, Tulare County Health & Human Services WIC. Tulare County WIC Worksite Wellness. First Well Worksite in CA!! First in the Nation!! April 15, 2010. Barriers. Barriers: Getting organized Getting motivated

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WIC Works: Worksite Wellness

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  1. WIC Works: Worksite Wellness Lyshell Grigg, RD, WIC Worksite Wellness Coordinator, Tulare County Health & Human Services WIC

  2. Tulare County WIC Worksite Wellness First Well Worksite in CA!! First in the Nation!! April 15, 2010

  3. Barriers Barriers: • Getting organized • Getting motivated • Finding the time • Changing of hands

  4. Positive Results • Boosts Morale • Monthly Challenges-Lasting Changes • Creates a great example of the importance of physical activity & wellness goals for our participants.

  5. Requirements To Ensure Absolute Success! • Continuing to stay organized & active • Monthly meetings, newsletters, challenges,& annual training. • Continuing to coordinate with Clinic Managers to ensure time available for meetings & fitness breaks. • Continuing to motivate Wellness Sparkers

  6. What Are We Doing Now? • Monthly meetings with Wellness Sparkers • Yearly Wellness Training for the Tulare WIC Agency • Fundraisers • Healthy Breakfast/Snacks during In-services • Holiday Basket Raffle i.e. Mother’s Day

  7. Wellness Snacks For Sale!

  8. Monthly Activities • Wellness members volunteer to create measureable monthly challenges • Monthly drawing for previous challenge • Wellness coordinator shares one nutrition related article with sparkers each month • Wellness coordinator publishes newsletter with the following sections: • Challenge description, an article related to challenge, recipe corner, previous winners, and total participation.

  9. Monthly Challenge

  10. Newsletter

  11. In Clinic Sparker Roles • Bring healthy foods when food is served • Lead fitness breaks and encourage participation • Distribute challenges, newsletters, and wellness related articles • Be an example to others

  12. Going Forward! • ISIS News-wellness announcements and fun facts • Use wellness funds to expand exercise DVD library • Reach out to local businesses

  13. Contact Information Peggy Redfern, RD, Tulare County Health & Human Services WIC Director Email: predfern@tularehhsa.org Phone:559-684-3479 Lyshell Grigg, RD, WIC Worksite Wellness Coordinator, Tulare County Health & Human Services WIC Email: lagrigg@tularehhsa.org Phone:559-788-1321

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