FOREVER WELL Employee Wellness Program

1. FOREVER WELLEmployee Wellness Program Maria Morales-Beale Tom Bausman Brittany Prince Erin Stewart Della Garrett-Huff Charmagne Johnson HCMG 5650 Dr. Michael Dalmat

2. Hearts to Nourish Hope • Circa 1995 • Deborah Anglin, CEO • Number of Employees: 24 • Located in Riverdale, Georgia • Servicing families and youth in Clayton County and surrounding areas • Hearts impacts over 1,000 youth per year “We must be advocates to preserve and protect our future!” ~Deborah Anglin, CEO

3. H2NH Services Teen Programs • Alternative Education Center • Suspension Center • Internship/Work experience • High School After School Program • Evening Reporting Center (ERC) • Counseling • Food Pantry • Drama, Art & Technology Summer Apprenticeship • Special Community Programs (Project HIP Remix, School Conflict and Saturday School) H2NH also provides an array of community programs.

4. Current Employee Wellness Options • H2NH does offer insurance plans through Aflac • Only 29% of respondents are insured by H2NH plan(s) offered • Hearts does not currently have an Employee Wellness Program

5. Inspiration! “We believe that long-term change always requires deliberately replacing bad actions with good actions and long-term success requires long term support.” ~H2NH FOREVER WELL Employee Wellness Program has tailored a program that has been designed to speak to the core values of the mission on which Hearts to Nourish Hopeis founded.

6. OBJECTIVES: • To present the FOREVER WELL Employee wellness program to Hearts to Nourish Hope which will: • Address the health and wellbeing of the employees • Be supported by Deborah Anglin, CEO • Be accepted and regularly utilized by the employees • Be practical, convenient, affordable, and sustainable

7. Benefits of a wellness program… What’s being said… • “Preventable wellness is a complete lifestyle and behavior change and change takes time and commitment.” Joshua Love, Forbes • “A workplace culture sets the tone for its employees. A supportive work environment, where managers reinforce a sound wellness strategy, can keep employees motivated and engaged.”Karen Smith, ACC Chamber • “One of the primary benefits of corporate wellness involves a reduction in the rates of illness and injuries among employees.” John Bates, Wellness Proposals • “Although chronic diseases are among the most common and costly of all health problems, adopting healthy lifestyles can help prevent them. A wellness program aimed at keeping employees healthy is a key long-term human asset management strategy.” CDC Features

8. Benefits Continued… Obesity is reaching monumental proportions. • According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 1 in 5 American adults is now considered obese. • Over half of all Americans are overweight.Source: http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html The World Health Organization describes stress as a World Wide Epidemic. • 72% of Americans experience frequent stress related physical or mental conditions. • 75-90% of visits to Primary Care Physicians are for stress related problems.Source: http://www.welcoa.org/wellworkplace/overview/

9. Overview of Methods Obtained and analyzed employee demographics and zip codes (separately to ensure confidentiality). Retrieved mortality and morbidity rates for the majority cohort groups at H2NH (data based on the State of Georgia obtained through OASIS). Conducted an anonymous and confidential employee survey via QualtricsSurvey Software online. Analyzed and assessed the overall health of H2NH employees per survey responses. Assessed employees level of interest and willingness to commit to various wellness program activities. Also per survey responses. Created significant and quality recommendations based on overall survey analysis and available resources within the community.

10. Demographics

11. Zip Code Spot Map • Mapped location of employees indicated with the teal tabs • H2NH is indicated by the yellow heart. Only 4 employees live within 15 miles of H2NH.

12. Mortality and Morbidity Rates • Data collected from OASIS based on State of Georgia data • Retrieved data on the following cohorts specific to H2NH employee base: • African American Males ages 19-29 (18%) • African American Males ages 50-59 (14%) • Caucasian Females ages 40-49 (18%)

13. M&M Rates Continued… Top 10 Diseases/Health Problems/Risk Factors • Respiratory Diseases • Motor Vehicle Crashes • Reproductive Diseases • Cancers • Obstructive Heart Diseases • Diabetes • Suicide • Bone & Muscle Diseases • Homicide • HIV/AIDS

14. Survey Flyer: Thanks for the participation! • 71% Response Rate

15. Getting the Up and Up! Areas of Concern

16. Low Concern Smoking

17. Low Concern Alcohol Consumption

18. Moderate Concern Water Consumption

19. Moderate Concern Fruit and Veggie Consumption

20. It’s okay....go ahead LAUGH

21. Moderate Concern Inactivity

22. High Concern Workload Balance

23. High Concern Work-Related Stress

24. High Concern Stress Related Conditions

26. High Concern Health Conditions

27. Employee Activity Commitment http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/data/facts.html

28. Fitness and Recreation • There are several options for fitness and recreation near H2NH employee homes and work!

29. Local Fitness & Recreation Centers • Club Fit and Fab • 8039 Creekstone Way, Riverdale • Rod’s Personal Fitness • 6326 Highway 85,Riverdale • www.rodspersonalfitness.net • Next Level Fitness • 1262 Georgia 138, Riverdale • http://www.nlfitness.org • Ladies Workout Express • 7496 Old National Hwy, Riverdale • Virginia Burton Gray Recreation Center • 1475 East Fayetteville Rd, Riverdale • ***Only costs $12/year for residents of Clayton County!***

30. What are the Employees Willing to Pay? 88%

31. Employee Recommendations Incentives: Activities: • “CASH PRIZES FOR COMPETETIONS YO” • Gift cards, fruit baskets, etc. • Time off, Parking Spot • “Money, Money, Money…LOL” • Gas Cards, free movies, grocery rewards cards, fitness reduction price • Exercise/Weight loss Competitions/ Incentive Program • Walking Program • Healthy snack options/more fruits and vegetables in general area • Health Education Luncheons

32. OUR RECOMMENDATIONS • Employee Wellness Program Committee • Healthy Eating • Exercise Programs • Nutrition and Wellness Education “If you build it they will come….”

33. The EWP Committee Start the program… Make it work… Make it Sustainable… • Reasons for creating a wellness committee: • Build on success and continuity • Deliver a strong, consistent message • Leverage diverse perspectives • Enhance efficiency and effectiveness

34. Healthy Eating Replace theses options….. With these…

35. Exercise Programs • Organize a walking club • Purchase Pedometers • Download free fitness apps

36. Nutrition & Wellness Education • Meetings and luncheons • Highlight awareness months • Encourage and affirmations

37. Acknowledgements FOREVER WELL Tom Bausman Brittany Prince Erin Stewart Della Garrett-Huff Maria Morales-Beale Charmagne Johnson A SPECIAL THANKS to Hearts to Nourish Hope

38. Which Recommendations Would You Like to Adopt? • Employee Wellness Program Committee • Build an EWP Committee • Healthy Eating • Healthy snacks on site (e.g. in break room) • Replace or restock current vending with healthy options • Exercise Programs • Walking club • Competitive healthy eating challenges • Nutrition and Wellness Education • Weekly newsletter • Highlight awareness months • Post wellness affirmations around the workplace • Nutritional workshops and/or luncheons

39. References • http://www.forbes.com/sites/theyec/2013/09/12/five-reasons-corporate-wellness-is-more-important-than-ever/ • http://acchamber.org/mediacenter/businesslibrary/workplacewellness.aspx • http://wellnessproposals.com/wellness-articles/benefits-of-corporate-wellness/ • http://www.cdc.gov/features/WorkingWellness/index.html • https://businessnet.kaiserpermanente.org/health/plans/ca/workforcehealth/resourcecenter/doityourself?contentid=/html/workforcehealth/multiregion/wellness_committee.html#anchor1