Congratulations to Durham Regional Hospital for meeting all the requirements for Gold Star status!

We recently took a look at how well you, the WorkHealthy America subscriber, performs when you attend more web or in-person training events. Turns out that showing up DOES make a difference...

You’ve done tremendous work to change your policies, rework your food environment, add new benefits, but maybe you feel like your employees are not engaged in wellness. Sometimes the solution is simple. . . .

 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?

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

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? 

Revised Tobacco-free assessment now available!

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 

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

 WorkHealthy subscriber JPS is recognized as one of 2011 Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Think it has anything to do with their stellar wellness environment?

On Tuesday, October 25th, NC Prevention Partners' Hospital Advisory Team met at the North Carolina Hospital Association in Cary. Administrators and staff from hospitals and other public health leaders gathered to hear about the recent successes of NC Prevention Partners.

The Patient Quit Tobacco System assessment tool grades hospital tobacco cessation programs and proves recommendations for improvement.

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the NEW NC Prevention Partners Blog for Healthy Schools. We'll be using this space to talk about free, evidence-based resources to help schools promote good nutrition, physical activity, and cultures of wellness for both staff and students across North Carolina.  If this is your first time here, take a moment to get to know us:

The Zone Health Program helps schools improve their nutrition and physical activity environments to give students, faculty and staff more opportunities to eat healthy food, be physically active and improve their overall health.

WorkHealthy AmericaSM is a one-stop wellness shop, with all the tools you need to help your teachers and staff lead healthier and more productive lives.