Angela J. Bland, MPH HWI Communications Specialist TKC Communications Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (770)

Today’s Presentation Worksite health promotion (WHP) CDC’s Healthier Worksite Initiative (HWI) –Background information –Web site demonstration Q&A

Worksite Health Promotion WHP Combination of educational, organization, and environmental activities & programs designed to motivate and support healthy lifestyles among a company’s employees and their families. D.H. Chenoweth, Worksite Health Promotion 1998.

HWI Origin & Scope October 2002 –Dr. Gerberding called for a WHP initiative at CDC Spring 2003 –Program staff hired Based on the four HealthierUS “pillars” All CDC employees nationwide Focus on policy & environmental changes –Designed to complement CDC’s Lifestyle Program

HWI’s Niche in CDC’s Employee Wellness Programs Direct Services Lifestyle Program Environment HWI Policies HWI

HWI Vision and Mission Vision…. A worksite where healthful choices are easy choices. Mission… The Healthier Worksite Initiative will develop, evaluate, and disseminate science-based programs that promote worksite health for all CDC/ATSDR employees, and serve as a model and resource for other [federal and state] worksites.

HWI Internet Site Purpose To serve as a resource for federal and state wellness planners To share lessons learned Not created as “the ultimate” WHP Web site Target audience Planners of federal WHP programs and states

Homepage

Homepage (continued)

Sidebar Topic menu HWI logo Tips box (rotating) Contact information

Discussion Board Online forum –Ask and answer questions –Share resources Federal and state employees –With a.gov or.us address –Work in WHP

Program Design

Program Design (continued)

Policies

Policies (continued)

Toolkits

Toolkits (continued)

Nutritious eating –Garden market Physical activity –Discount fitness club network –StairWELL –Walkability Preventive health screenings –Mental health screenings Healthy Choices –Lactation support program –Tobacco-free Campus (in clearance)

Garden Market Toolkit

Garden Market Toolkit (continued) Introduction Assessing need and interest Planning Promotion Implementation Evaluating success CDC garden market example Topic navigation bar

Garden Market Toolkit (continued) Topic components Introduction and hyperlinks to topics Topics Next steps Example tools Other helpful information

Garden Market Toolkit (continued)

Quick Resources

Next Steps 1.Visit and explore the HWI Web site 2.Sign-up on the discussion board 3.Contact HWI for technical support cdc.gov

Learning Objectives Describe the mission and focus of HWI –2 facets to HWI’s mission To promote worksite health for all CDC employees To serve as a resource for federal and state worksites –Focus primarily on policy and environmental changes around the HealthierUS “pillars”

Learning Objectives Locate the HWI Internet Web site – Cite two options for technical assistance through the HWI Web site –Contact us box –Discussion board

Questions? Angela J. Bland (770)