Worksite Wellness
Wellness is the condition of good physical, mental and emotional health, especially when maintained by an appropriate diet, exercise, and other lifestyle modifications. (The American Heritage Medical Dictionary)
Workplace Wellness - More than half of healthcare costs are due to unhealthy lifestyle and stress. Also known as worksite health promotion, worksite wellness focuses on improving health through worksite-based programs that combine educational, behavioral, and environmental modifications. Research has shown that companies who invest in worksite wellness programs can save anywhere from $2.00 to $6.00 for every dollar spent on the program as well as reduce overall healthcare costs, increase staff productivity, decrease absenteeism, and promote overall staff moral and company loyalty.
- About Us
- Founded in 2003, the mission of Worksite Wellness Committee of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade is to promote healthy lifestyles through worksite activities by sharing information on best practices and by creating partnerships to implement worksite wellness activities.
Chair: Tori Gabriel -Director of Education and Prevention, Florida Heart Research Institute
Co-Chair: Gabrielle Solomon - Research Program Associate, Health Foundation of South Florida
Meeting Description
The Worksite Wellness Workgroup meets the first Thursday of every month. The meetings take place at Beacon Center, 8323 NW 12 Street, Suite 212, Miami, FL 33126 at 9:30 AM.
The Worksite Wellness Forum, occurs on a quarterly bases, please see our calendar for additional information about topic, date, time and location.
What We Do
The Committee is involved with multiple educational activities to engage local businesses including:
Speakers Bureau
Available to present an excellent 15-20 minute PowerPoint presentation designed to introduce business to the concept of worksite wellness-Perfect for Rotary Clubs!
O Online resources available
Calendar
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