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USF Well-Life (Since 1990) The Art and Science of Health Promotion Christin M. Anderson, MS Lone Mountain 339 (415) 422-2442 andersonc@usfca.edu The Wheel of Wellness Key Issues that Impact Health Longevity and Costs for Healthcare in the US Lifestyle - 45% Environment - 21%
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USF Well-Life (Since 1990)The Art and Science of Health Promotion Christin M. Anderson, MS Lone Mountain 339 (415) 422-2442 andersonc@usfca.edu
Key Issues that Impact Health Longevity and Costs for Healthcare in the US • Lifestyle - 45% • Environment - 21% • Genetics - 16% • Health Care - 10% • Other 8 % *Wellness Programs DO impact employee lifestyle
Injury Prevention ClinicsEvery 3 Months for Facilities Management
Ergonomic Assessment and Worksite Retrofit Healthy Spine Classes Department Injury Prevention Classes Nutritional Counseling and Exercise Training Services Knee Class
Stress Reduction Through On-Going Behavior Modification Classes. Tai Chi, yoga. Lunch Time Walks Stress Reduction
Yoga Tennis Golf Fit Together Cooking School Self-Care Challenge Groups Group Activities(Creates Community) Fit Together Class Cooking School
Activity Builds Community Yoga Class Gardening Golf Tennis
1 on 1 Wellness Coaching Weight Management Challenge Programs with Incentives Fit Together Physician Referral Screening for Heart Disease and Diabetes Cholestech Annual Health and Benefits Fair Flu Shots Specialized Programs for Health Risk Reduction
Raises employee moral Lowers absenteeism Lowers injury rate and workers compensation cost Lowers health care cost Improves retention and recruitment Improves productivity A healthy employee is an asset EASILY MEASURED! Participation Employee feedback Costs associated with illness and injury Benefits to the University
In Conclusion • Working Toward a More Active and Greener Campus • “Well Earth, Well People”