We know that offering employees the highest quality of preventive care leads to improved health. But how can you work effectively with your insurers to make sure you’re benefits package meets the real needs of your employees?

Most North Carolina high school students satisfy their 1-hour Healthful Living and Physical Education requirement during ninth grade. Once this credit is earned, few students have the opportunity to focus on wellness during the school day. Jordan Matthews High School has addressed this issue by creating “JETS Time,” a daily enrichment period that includes opportunities for academic remediation, physical activity, and club interests.

You may be asking yourself what is the best thing we can do to improve our health, what would have the biggest return on investment? EXERCISE!  Little things can help every employee get up and be more active.

  What a year of training we have for you!

 Thank you to the more than fifty hospitals in NC who have opted to renew their license to WorkHealthy America^SM! Starting in July, 2012, WorkHealthy America^SM will also map the progress of all subscribers, including state and local governments, schools, non-profits and private businesses.  Are you ready for the map? 

Hope Valley Elementary promotes community wellness with the Second Annual Family Marathon. Read more to find out details on the event and get inspired to organize a similar event at your school!

This fall, Be Active North Carolina, Inc. issued a great challenge to school staff across the state to get active. More than 300 staff from 19 elementary, middle and high schools took on the challenge. Read on for tips on how to run a successful wellness challenge and find out who won! 

NC Prevention Partners has new recognition maps for NC hospitals excelling in wellness programs.

 by Anne Thornhill

Every day NC Prevention Partners is changing lives. WorkHealthy America is an integral part of helping us to meet our mission. We are grateful to you for your commitment to the wellness of your employees. Many of you are part of this community of learning through the generosity of sponsors.  If you would like to consider giving back and helping us to continue to work with others to push the highest bar of health and wellness. . . 

 by Anne Thornhill

This is a time of year for looking back on the year past, celebrating our accomplishments, and planning for the year moving forward. And setting resolutions, of course 

 by Anne Thornhill

The holidays are a time when wellness takes a backseat to celebrations and decadence. 

 We are planning for 2012 and we need your input-- what types of web-based trainings do you want? Share your thoughts!