What Can You Do in your Business or Worksite?
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Form a worksite wellness committee.
Host a health challenge using a social support system.
Offer employees a health risk appraisal and screenings.
Promote physical activity breaks for employees.
Subsidize memberships at health clubs.
Take meetings outdoors when feasible.
Support community involvement and volunteering.
Establish an incentive program for healthy behaviors and reducing risk.
Incorporate family wellness in plans.
Inform employees and customers about healthy choices with a rating system identifying foods’ nutritional value.
At restaurants & worksite cafeterias, offer healthy options and appropriate portions.
Move employee parking further away from the building.
For more ideas and tips, please refer to these Websites:
www.welcoa.org
www.fha.state.md.us/cphs/cdp/npa
For More Information, Contact:
Nancy Forlifer, WMHS Wellness Center
301.759.9355 or via email at
nforlifer@wmhs.com
