Thank you to the 22 representatives who came to the worksite wellness gathering if you missed it but would like the information please contact Jessica Davies at jdavies@pphd.org or calling 308-487-3600.

Contact Jessica Davies for information and assistance with your Worksite Wellness Program by calling (308)487-360 or toll free at (866)701-7173.

Why Worksite Wellness?
The leading causes of death and disability are familiar—heart disease and stroke, cancer, respiratory disease, and diabetes are among them. But we seldom stop to think about what’s behind this toll of chronic disease. Common risk factors including tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition often lead to the chronic diseases that kill Americans and impact workplaces through increased healthcare and disability costs and reduced productivity.

There are things every employer can do to encourage and motivate their employees to take the actions that can lead to better health. Every workplace can help promote employee health—through their health plans, by conducting their own activities, by linking with community services, or a combination of all three.

Time and money spent on employee health is a worthwhile investment. Healthier workers can help control healthcare costs as, over time, costly serious illnesses are prevented and existing ones are better managed. A healthy workforce can improve overall employee productivity, as well as employee satisfaction and retention. The bottom line? A healthier and more engaged workforce.

SOURCE:  Investing in Health, Partners for Prevention

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