Employer Wellness Programs

Benefits of Worksite Wellness Programs

Worksites are crucial to improving the health of their workers. Most adults spend more of their waking hours at work than anywhere else, making it a prime venue for promoting healthful habits.

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Benefits for Employees include:

• Weight reduction
• Improved physical fitness
• Increased stamina
• Lower levels of stress
• Increased well-being, self-image and self-esteem

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Benefits for Employers include:

• Enhanced recruitment and retention of healthy employees
• Reduced healthcare costs
• Decreased rates of illness and injuries
• Reduced employee absenteeism
• Improved employee relations and morale
• Increased productivity

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Research

A U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report in 2002 revealed that at worksites with physical activity programs, employers have:

• Reduced healthcare costs by 20 to 55 percent!
• Reduced short-term sick leave by six to 32 percent!
• Increased productivity by two to 52 percent!
• Decreased absenteeism
• Reduced Turnover
• Decrease workplace stress
• Reduce pharmaceutical costs by 85%
• Happier work environment!

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Events

Dr. Mistretta provides employers with innovative events that can enhance your Wellness Program:

• Staff Wellness Appreciation Days with Massages!
• Lunch n' Learns
• Health Fairs
• Workshops (Stress Reduction, Injury Prevention, Nutrition)
• Health Screenings

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Take advantage of these benefits in your organization. Start a worksite wellness program now! Use our services to assist you and direct you in your mission to create a successful program.

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Let's get started!

For more information, contact Lori Kussin of Back 2 Health.

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