The Project:
Imagine if healthy choices were the easy choices to make in Kosciusko County. What would that look like?
The Physical Well-being Committee is working to develop free physical activity opportunities for families in Kosciusko County. Families will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of challenges that can be done as the weather gets colder.
Creating a Culture of Health
Program Overview:
- A Culture of Health programming focuses on the well-being of employees, consumers, community, and the environment to achieve the overarching goal of a healthier population
- Includes programs for employers to implement best practices into their organization
Benefits:
- Reduce costs related to sick days and injuries
- Create a healthier workforce and more disposable income that can be put into the community
- Enhance views held by employees and consumers
The Well-being Initiative
Program Overview:
- Bring The Well-being Initiative to your organization! Receive resources to increase the physical, financial, social, career + purpose, and community well-being of your employees.
Employer Gold Standard
Program Overview:
The Employer Gold Standard of Cancer Care program is a free initiative designed to help companies create a healthier workplace and support employees affected by cancer. By participating, your organization can
- gain recognition,
- receive free technical assistance
The program offers a step-by-step process to implement best practices, with opportunities for awards and visibility through various media channels. It's a valuable way to showcase your commitment to health and wellness while making a positive impact on your team.
Tobacco Prevention and Cessation
Program Overview:
- The CDC notes tobacco use as "the leading cause for preventable death in the United States"
- The healthcare costs associated with tobacco use are over $2 Billion and increase expenses for employers
- Equips employers with the tools to create smoke-free workplaces and encourage employees who utilize tobacco to quit
Benefits:
- Proven fewer sick days for people who do not use tobacco, meaning more productive work days.
- Large reduction in healthcare expenses
Workforce Recovery
Program Overview:
- Workforce Recovery is a free and voluntary initiative designed to help employers retain their workforce and support those affected by substance misuse and untreated substance use disorders.
- The 2018 House Enrolled Act 1007 gives employers the necessary tools to adopt a second-chance system that seeks restorative solutions for employees who tests positive on an alcohol or drug test.
Benefits:
- Support employees on their path to recovery and avoid losses in company knowledge, continuity and productivity.
- Save money when it comes to health care costs, including hospital and emergency room use, ambulatory care and primary medical care.