Resources for Worksite Wellness

Resources for Worksite Wellness

 CDC STAIRwell toBetter Health

Taking the stairs is one way to be more physically active. At work, employees are often presented with a choice between taking the stairs and taking an elevator or escalator. Choosing the stairs instead of the elevator is a quick way for people to add physical activity to their day.

CDC's LEAN Works! - A Workplace Obesity Prevention Program

In 2008, the annual healthcare cost of obesity in the US was estimated to be as high as 147 billion dollars a year.¹ The annual medical burden of obesity increased to 9.1 percent in 2006 compared to 6.5 percent in 1998.¹ Medical expenses for obese employees are estimated to be 42 percent higher than for a person with a healthy weight.¹ Workplace obesity prevention programs can be an effective way for employers to reduce obesity and lower their health care costs, lower absenteeism and increase employee productivity.

Certified Healthy Business

The Program began in 2003 recognizing those businesses (both profit and non-profit) that are working to improve Oklahoma's health status by providing health and wellness opportunities for their employees. The program also supports broader efforts aimed at improving Oklahoma's health status, such as the Strong and Healthy Oklahoma Initiative.

Wellness on a Shoestring Budget

 Over 350 No Cost or Low Cost Activities & Resources to Enhance Your Program

This guide is one of many programs and publications offered by the American Institute for Preventive Medicine. The goal of our products is to help individuals reduce health care costs and improve the quality of their lives.