There's no market for healthy? No way! A recent study found that companies that provide more healthy products do better financially. Is this really suprising? 

On Friday, October 28, NC Prevention Partners was recognized by US Department of Health and Human Services as one ofeight winners of the 2011 Healthy Living Innovations award for our work on the Red Apple Healthy Hospital Initiative.

 

 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?

 Most worksites have done something to give their employees access to physical activity, but employees need opportunity as well as access. 

 The assessment function of WorkHealthy America is the best way to get the most tailored and focused recommendations to help your organization promote the healthiest employees. 

 New tools and resources for maintaining a Culture of Wellness. 

 Obesity is affecting one out of three Americans, but employers can make a difference, according to a recent Centers for Disease Prevention and Control video.  A recent RTI International study found that NC could save 9.9 percent on overall medical costs and 13.1 percent on Medicaid costs if all obese people in the state were normal weight. Employers can do more to help employees lead healthier lives while at work and when they go home. WorkHealthy AmericaSM has the resources to help you to transform your workplace to be one in which the easy choice is the healthy choice!

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The classes of 2013—Alamance, Asheville, Charlotte and Greensboro, are gathering to learn from each other and from WorkHealthy AmericaSM, all in the tranquil beauty of the Health and Wellness Center at UNC-Asheville on September 22.  Come see the leaves change, learn from your peers about their success, and discover how WorkHealthy AmericaSM can help you transform your workplace to be one where wellness is the default.

All WorkHealthy AmericaSM subscribers are invited to attend the Asheville Prevention Academy at no cost. Register now!

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 WorkHealthy America^SM just got a small makeover, with two dozen new and improved tools throughout our toolboxes. New tools include evaluation resources and communication checklists for tobacco-free environments, guides to creating physical activity policy, and a healthy food environment audit.  Interested in launching a physical activity campaign? Come to the launch of our new physical activity campaign guide! More is coming – look for a brand new Culture of Wellness toolbox in early October. Register now for our overview of the new toolboxes!