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How Does a Worksite Wellness Program Help Me?

How Does a Worksite Wellness Program Help Me?. A worksite wellness program is an organized program for employees designed to enhance their physical, mental, emotional and occupational well-being. What is a Worksite Wellness Program?. Intro.

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How Does a Worksite Wellness Program Help Me?

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  1. How Does a Worksite Wellness Program Help Me? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007

  2. A worksite wellness program is an organized program for employees designed to enhance their physical, mental, emotional and occupational well-being. What is a Worksite Wellness Program? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Intro

  3. A major goal of a worksite wellness program is to make the work environment more supportive of healthy behaviors like healthy eating, being physically active, quitting tobacco and managing stress. Intro What is a Worksite Wellness Program? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007

  4. Did you know that on average – Employees spend 50 hours a week at work They eat about 1/3 of their meals at work About 40% of U.S. workers feel very or extremely stressed at work Intro Why Worksite Wellness? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007

  5. A worksite wellness program helps to ensure that the work environment supports a healthy lifestyle for all employees. Intro Why Worksite Wellness? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007

  6. Eat Smart Move More Quit Now Manage Stress Intro Worksite Wellness Components: How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007

  7. “Many current diseases in North Carolina are preventable simply by Eating Smart and Moving More. These healthy behaviors can enhance quality of life and reduce the economic burden on the individual, the community and the state.” Why Eat Smart? Dr. Leah Devlin North Carolina State Health Director How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Eat Smart

  8. Healthy eating can help prevent several chronic diseases and conditions including heart disease, stroke, some cancers, diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, osteoporosis and depression. A healthy balanced diet also helps to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Why Eat Smart? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Eat Smart

  9. Physical activity helps to enhance the quality of life for people of all ages and abilities. Why Move More? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Move More

  10. Moderate amounts of regular physical activity can: Reduce the risk of developing heart disease and stroke Reduce the risk of developing diabetes and some cancers Reduce stress, anxiety and depression Strengthen bones and muscles and improves endurance Improve blood circulation to all body parts Improve concentration and performance Improve self-image and sense of well-being Help to maintain a healthy body weight Why Move More? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Move More

  11. Tobacco causes more deaths than AIDS, alcohol abuse, automobile accidents, illegal drugs, fires, homicide and suicide combined. Cigarette smoking is the number one preventable cause of death in the United States. Why Quit Now? Information from the American Lung Association How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Quit Now

  12. Some of the proven health consequences of tobacco use include: Heart disease and stroke Several forms of cancer (lung, pharynx, larynx, mouth, stomach, pancreas, bladder, cervix) Chronic bronchitis and emphysema Premature deaths Unsuccessful pregnancies Why Quit Now? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Quit Now

  13. “If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding worry, stress and tension. And if you didn’t ask me, I’d still have to say it.” George F. Burns American Comedian (1896-1996) Why Manage Stress? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Manage Stress

  14. Negative or unmanaged stress can lead to: Exhaustion Reduced ability of the immune system to fight off illness and disease Increased risk for health problems and work performance issues Depression and anxiety Why Manage Stress? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Manage Stress

  15. How Can Worksite Wellness Programs Help Employees Adopt Healthy Behaviors? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  16. NC HealthSmart Worksite Wellness How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  17. Eating Smart at Work Lunch n’ Learns Healthy Foods for Meetings & Events Informational Posters Handouts & Flyers Healthy Snack Rack Healthy Recipes How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  18. Moving More at Work Informational Posters Handouts & Flyers StairWELL Initiative Activity Breaks in Meetings Group Classes Walking Maps & Trails How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  19. Quitting Now at Work Smoke-free Environments Informational Posters Free Counseling Services How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  20. Managing Stress at Work Social Groups Inspirational Quotes Personnel Policies Comfortable furniture & equipment Stretch Breaks Movie Hour How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  21. Practice wellness Find out if your worksite has a wellness committee or programs Join the committee, participate in a program and adopt healthy behaviors Encourage your co-workers to participate with you Be a healthy role model at your worksite and at home What can you do? How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

  22. For additional information about the NC HealthSmart Worksite Wellness Program, please visit our Web site: www.shpnc.org/worksite-wellness.html Thank You! How does a Worksite Wellness Program help me? ● July 2007 Review

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