1. Well County La Crosse Sarah Havens, co-chair Well County- La Crosse Steering Committee

2. WELCOA 2fr1 WELCOA (The Wellness Council of America) 30 year history and more than 5,000 corporate members Health care costs; much of the illness is preventable Healthy workforce; the workplace is ideal for addressing employee health and well-being Workplace wellness programs can transform corporate culture and change lives. Resources for building high-performing, healthy workplaces Leading-edge workplace wellness publications Trainings Awards WELCOA.ORG

3. The Seven Benchmarks for Well Workplace 1.Capture Senior Level Support 2.Create a Cohesive Team 3.Collect Data 4.Craft an Operating Plan 5.Choose Appropriate Interventions 6.Create Supportive Environments 7.Carefully Evaluate Outcomes

4. Well Workplace Awards 2fr1 Well Workplace Awards recognize quality and excellence in worksite health promotion A Well Workplace is an organization fully embracing its responsibility for maximizing the health and well-being of its employees

5. WELCOA – Well City Requirements 2fr1 Task force of business and community leaders 20 employers representing 20% of the workforce commit to becoming Well Workplace Pre-application Submit 3-year strategic plan All companies must be WELCOA members and apply for Well Workplace Award sometime during the 3-year plan

6. Company Commitment 2fr1 Wellness Champion will attend a Well Workplace University (virtual). Organization will become a corporate member of the Wellness Council of WI. Assure the development and support of a wellness program in organization and utilize the Well Workplace checklist. Implement the Well Workplace Process for a minimum 12 month time period. Organization will submit an application for national Well Workplace recognition.

7. Why Well County La Crosse and Why Now? 2fr1 Why? Healthy County La Crosse (La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium) Opportunity to work together to improve the health of the population Existing networking group Quarterly meetings of the worksite wellness network (started from an earlier collaborative Pioneering Healthier Communities) Resources committed by worksites for their employees

8. Why Well County and Why Now? 2fr1 Why Now? 2015 COMPASS Now community needs assessment: 86% healthcare costs spent on treating chronic conditions associated with obesity, tobacco use and mental health 15% of the adult population uses tobacco products 25% of the adult population reported drinking in the past month 26% of the US population is affected depression

9. Other Wisconsin Communities 2fr1 2010 2015 201420132012

10. Well County La Crosse Workistes Altra Federal Credit Union Allergy Associates City of La Crosse Family and Children’s Center Kwik Trip La Crosse Area Y La Crosse County Logistics Health Inc. Mayo Clinic Health System Gundersen Health System Michaels Energy School District of La Crosse* Insurance Center Trust Point* Ultimate Salon & Spa Western Technical College Viterbo* Authenticom* UW-La Crosse* School District Onalaska

11. Well County La Crosse 2fr1 MISSION STATEMENT The Well County - La Crosse initiative will guide La Crosse County worksites to develop and sustain structured, results-oriented worksite wellness programs to enhance the health, safety and well-being of their workforce. (2015-2018)

12. Well County La Crosse 2fr1 Goal 1: The Well County - La Crosse initiative will guide participating worksites to develop structured worksite wellness programs. Measure positive health outcomes Achieve Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Well Workplace designation from WELCOA

13. Well County La Crosse 2fr1 Goal 2: The Well County-La Crosse initiative will positively promote and highlight high quality employers identified by receipt of a WELCOA Well Workplace designation. Promote a Culture of Health where we work, live, learn, and play Align with and contribute to the Healthy County vision and plan

14. Well County La Crosse 2fr1 Strategic Plan  Steering Committee – oversee strategic plan implementation; ensure mission alignment and goal achievement  Sub-Committee -  Training & Coaching – coordinate local training, development and mentorship  Marketing & Communication – manage internal and external communication  Finance & Fundraising – budget, sponsorship, and grant opportunities (future)

15. Resources: Iowa and Minnesota WELCOA: 402.827.3590 wellworkplace@welcoa.org welcoa.org Wisconsin Wellness Council of Wisconsin 262.696.3656 wcwi@wellnesscouncilwi.org wellnesscouncilwi.org Well County La Crosse wellcountylacrosse@gmail.com wellcountylacrosse.com

16. Thank you!