The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) sends this information as posted below:
OKLAHOMA CITY – Improving health and wellness helps prevent chronic diseases and injuries in the workforce, which, according to the CDC, could save U.S. employers $575 billion annually in lost productivity.
Public and private businesses and organizations are invited to participate in a no-cost employer-training workshop led by the OSDH this September to help build and maintain effective workplace wellness programs that have been shown to have health, business and economic benefits.
“Workplace health programs not only encourage employees to adopt healthier lifestyles, reducing their risk of chronic diseases, but they also foster a caring environment that boosts morale,” said Karin Leimbach.
The workshop will be held on September 10 –11 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at The Well, 210 James Garner Ave, Norman, OK 73069. To register, please email KarinL@health.ok.gov. Registration is required.
Those who attend will increase their knowledge of evidence-based and best practice strategies, resources, and tools that can be taken back to their worksite to implement over time. This workshop is focused on creating or maintaining a comprehensive employee wellness program.
Oklahoma has seen great success so far with the program. Since launching in the state, one master trainer and two certified trainers have trained 75 employers, impacting over 40,000 employees.
To be eligible, employers must be headquartered in the U.S., provide health insurance and employ at least 20 individuals. A maximum of two participants per employer may attend the training.
Work@Health uses web-based and in-person training to cover a number of workplace health principles including:
- Why having a workplace wellness program makes good business sense.
- How to assess the workplace health needs of organizations.
- How to plan, implement, and create an environment that supports evidence-based workplace health programs, policies and practices that provide a great return on investment.
- How to know if your workplace health and wellness program is working and how to continuously improve its quality.
- How to develop and leverage partnerships, community links, and resources to support workplace health.
Employers interested in the Work@Health program can contact Karin Leimbach at KarinL@health.ok.gov or call (405) 426-8294. For more information, visit cdc.gov/workathealth.
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. OSDH provides technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments in Oklahoma, as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Learn more at Oklahoma.gov/health.
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