WorkHealthy America Blog

We Can Help You Implement Healthy Weight Promotion Policies

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:39:00 GMT

Does the idea of changing your food and physical activity policies make your head spin? Passing obesity prevention policies is not as hard as you think, but you want to make these changes thoughtfully. . . .

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Google Hacks Its Cafeterias to Help Employees Eat Healthier

Tue, 01 May 2012 17:35:00 GMT

Google has always led the nation with its innovative and creative ideas in business and technology, and now they are aiming to help make the workplace a healthier place with healthy eating initiatives. WorkHealthy America recommends similar ideas and helps you create policies which will help sustain these initiatives. . . .

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Webinars Lead to Success

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:06:00 GMT

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...

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Effective Communication to Employees Leads to Improved Wellness

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:52:00 GMT

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. . . .

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Advocate for Better Benefits

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:47:00 GMT

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?

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WorkHealthy America Awards: We Want to See You in June!

Wed, 07 Mar 2012 21:37:00 GMT

Every June, NC Prevention Partners celebrates another amazing year of prevention at our Annual Meeting, celebrating the organizations across the state who have put prevention first, whether they are schools, hospitals, state agencies or private businesses. This year we want to celebrate YOUR progress with our Trailblazer and Gold Awards for WorkHealthy America participants.

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23 ½ Hours-What is the Single Best Thing We Can Do for Our EMPLOYEE’s Health?

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:18:00 GMT

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.

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Training and Support to Help You Get Straight A’s in Wellness

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:09:00 GMT

What a year of training we have for you!

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Welcome NC Hospitals!

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT

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?

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Are You Ready for the Map?

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 17:21:00 GMT

We have mapped hospital progress for five years, showing where hospitals are in their efforts to get A’s in Tobacco or Nutrition. We recently updated and automated those maps, and are now beginning the same initiative with all businesses in WorkHealthy America. In July, 2012, we will launch these NEW WorkHealthy maps, and recognize your success and progress.

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