Sample Worksite Wellness Program Ideas

Health Screening:

• Blood checks
• Breast cancer Screening
• Skin cancer Screening
• Diabetes Screening
• Cholesterol Screening
• Eye exams
• Body-fat Screening
• Flu shots
• Posture screening, spinal analysis
• On-site child immunizations
• Prostate cancer screenings
• Fitness Screening
• Depression Screening

Physical Fitness Ideas:

• On-site fitness center or exercise room
• Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks)
• Bike rack on premises (so employees can ride to work or during lunch)
• Mind/body classes (yoga, tai chi) programs
• Team sports (volleyball, basketball, softball)
• Host an exercise equipment swap

Lifestyle Change or Behavior Change Initiatives:

• Smoking cessation
• Weight management programs
• Substance abuse programs
• Physical Fitness activity
• Stress management programs

Prevention and Safety Initiatives:

• Back-injury prevention and training
• Ergonomic education
• Hand-tool safety programs
• Fire safety programs

Awareness, Health Education, and Support Initiatives:

• Lunch-and-learn or brown-bag wellness seminars (see your EAP for a list)
• Nutrition and diet information, plus provide healthy food alternatives in your vending machines and cafeteria, and provide food storage and preparation facilities to encourage healthier eating
• Prenatal care programs
• Work / Life Balance programs
• Elder care programs
• Cancer survivor support groups
• Financial education

Stress-Reliever Initiatives:

• Laughter bulletin board where employees can post jokes and cartoons (in good taste)
• Visiting massage therapist
• Stretch breaks
• Group lunches or celebrations

Disease Management Initiatives:

• Back pain
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Depression
• Cancer
• Obesity
• Hypertension

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