Working Well, a collaboration between the SC Hospital Association and NC Prevention Partners, has recognized the hospitals affiliated with Georgetown Hospital System as the first in the nation to meet its Gold Medal standard.  The Gold Medal recognizes hospitals for establishing a culture of wellness where being active is the norm by providing access and opportunity for physical activity during the workday. 

NC Prevention Partners has announced the winners of the January Quitline Champion Challenge.

Guest bloggers from Georgetown Hospital System introduce their wellness programs and their journey with the Working Well initiative.

Guest blogger, Jen Wright, from the SC Hospital Association, discusses the successes of the Working Well initiative over the last year and how it’s making a lasting change in the culture of South Carolina hospitals.

The Quit Tobacco for Employees initiative assists NC hospitals in developing comprehensive tobacco cessation programs that help employees in quitting tobacco use.

The Medical University of South Carolina will become 100% tobacco-free on March 1, 2012.  Guest blogger Susan Johnston describes the process leading up to this monumental cultural change at MUSC.

 In case you were unable to listen live on January 24th, click here to watch the webinar, Understanding the Joint Commission's New Tobacco Use Measure Set.

The two organizations with funding from The Duke Endowment join forces on the Working Well Project to help all SC hospital employees be tobacco free, eat well, and exercise for healthier and more productive lives.

This webinar will focus on the requirements needed for hospitals to earn recognition for having a comprehensive Quit Tobacco System for Employees. 

Research studies have shown that cessation medications properly taken can double a person’s chances of successfully quitting.