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		<title><![CDATA[Wellness Company Forum - All Forums]]></title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 01:34:08 -0400</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[How to objectively evaluate a health and wellness program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=36</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:41:09 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am wondering what measures different companies use to evaluate their employee health and wellness initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;How do you know if yours is doign well or has opportunities for improvemment?&nbsp;&nbsp;how do you compare yours to others that are best-in-class?&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you for any ideas!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am wondering what measures different companies use to evaluate their employee health and wellness initiatives.&nbsp;&nbsp;How do you know if yours is doign well or has opportunities for improvemment?&nbsp;&nbsp;how do you compare yours to others that are best-in-class?&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you for any ideas!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Motivating Employees]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=34</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:16:29 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We have had a wellness program in place for one year. Typically, it is the fitter, healthier office employees who participate. We also have employees working at jobsites all day long, so they don't need motivation to get moving, but perhaps in the nutrition side of the program. any suggestions on getting more office employees and field employees more engaged in the wellness program.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We have had a wellness program in place for one year. Typically, it is the fitter, healthier office employees who participate. We also have employees working at jobsites all day long, so they don't need motivation to get moving, but perhaps in the nutrition side of the program. any suggestions on getting more office employees and field employees more engaged in the wellness program.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Free Trial of iHelpWellness Cell Phone Service]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=33</link>
			<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:09:25 -0500</pubDate>
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Quote:iHelpWellness is an innovative cell phone powered program that delivers an assortment of self-help walk-with learning courses on wellness topics such as dieting, stress, management, communication skills, time management, and healthy eating.


All you need to do is fill in your name and email on this page and they'll sign you up for the full service for free. No credit card is required.

Click here to sign up for your FREE TRIAL.]]></description>
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Quote:iHelpWellness is an innovative cell phone powered program that delivers an assortment of self-help walk-with learning courses on wellness topics such as dieting, stress, management, communication skills, time management, and healthy eating.


All you need to do is fill in your name and email on this page and they'll sign you up for the full service for free. No credit card is required.

Click here to sign up for your FREE TRIAL.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Workplace Wellness Incentives]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=32</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:16:53 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Incentives-based programs work. Wanted to get the conversation started about which incentives work best to get employee participation in a workplace wellness program.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Incentives-based programs work. Wanted to get the conversation started about which incentives work best to get employee participation in a workplace wellness program.]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Inspirational Movie]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=31</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:30:34 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[“Spirit of the Marathon” is an award-winning documentary film that captures the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event known as the marathon. Filmed on four continents, the production brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.&nbsp;&nbsp;More than a sports program, “Spirit of the Marathon” is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

You've got one more chance to catch "Spirit of the Marathon" on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound on Thursday, February 21st at 7:30PM (local).



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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[“Spirit of the Marathon” is an award-winning documentary film that captures the drama and essence of the famed 26.2 mile running event known as the marathon. Filmed on four continents, the production brings together a diverse cast of amateur athletes and marathon luminaries.&nbsp;&nbsp;As six unique stories unfold, each runner prepares for and ultimately faces the challenge of the Chicago Marathon.&nbsp;&nbsp;More than a sports program, “Spirit of the Marathon” is an inspirational journey of perseverance and personal triumph; a spectacle that will be embraced by runners and non-runners alike.

You've got one more chance to catch "Spirit of the Marathon" on the big screen in high-definition with Cinema Surround Sound on Thursday, February 21st at 7:30PM (local).



for participating theaters and ticket info - copy and paste - http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx...hon_Encore]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[I am looking to create an excel spreadsheet to evaluate employee's health]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=24</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Nov 2007 03:05:39 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Hi,

I would like to evaluate employees health. I would like to do this with excel. Has someone done something like this before?

Can someone give me a link to a spreadsheet solution?

Thanks]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Hi,

I would like to evaluate employees health. I would like to do this with excel. Has someone done something like this before?

Can someone give me a link to a spreadsheet solution?

Thanks]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[grant opportunities]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=22</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2007 19:21:11 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Does anyone know of an organization or foundation that funds employee wellness projects?&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm looking to get posters, display boards, etc to post around the building, so I would just need &#36;1000-2000.&nbsp;&nbsp;I work for county governemnt, so there really isn't money to buy anything.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any suggestions?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Does anyone know of an organization or foundation that funds employee wellness projects?&nbsp;&nbsp;I'm looking to get posters, display boards, etc to post around the building, so I would just need &#36;1000-2000.&nbsp;&nbsp;I work for county governemnt, so there really isn't money to buy anything.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any suggestions?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wellness Champions]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=19</link>
			<pubDate>Wed, 23 May 2007 16:36:07 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am looking for a survey/application to recruit Wellness Champions. Any suggestions?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am looking for a survey/application to recruit Wellness Champions. Any suggestions?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Onsite Health Screening]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=17</link>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2007 19:38:44 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Our company is considering starting a Corporate Wellness Program largely centered around fitness and eventually progressing towards mandated fitness testing.&nbsp;&nbsp;I understand that prior to starting any fitness program it is important to obtain written permission from a family physician.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, it is sometimes very difficult for our employees to make appointments with their family doctors due to their shift work and need to be on-call.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am wondering if it is possible to set up an onsite health screening event combined with a health fair that would alleviate the need to visit an individual doctor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Is it possible to obtain enough information through onsite health screening to avoid a doctor's visit?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Our company is considering starting a Corporate Wellness Program largely centered around fitness and eventually progressing towards mandated fitness testing.&nbsp;&nbsp;I understand that prior to starting any fitness program it is important to obtain written permission from a family physician.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, it is sometimes very difficult for our employees to make appointments with their family doctors due to their shift work and need to be on-call.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am wondering if it is possible to set up an onsite health screening event combined with a health fair that would alleviate the need to visit an individual doctor.&nbsp;&nbsp;Is it possible to obtain enough information through onsite health screening to avoid a doctor's visit?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Health Fair]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=16</link>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2007 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We have had some of our employees express interest in having an onsite health fair or wellness fair.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know that this is a ton of work to organize, so how do I get started?&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a significant budget to work with, but I don't know what to get started with.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any suggestions?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We have had some of our employees express interest in having an onsite health fair or wellness fair.&nbsp;&nbsp;I know that this is a ton of work to organize, so how do I get started?&nbsp;&nbsp;We have a significant budget to work with, but I don't know what to get started with.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any suggestions?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Interest - but no one will run the program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=15</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:48:02 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[We have a significant amount of interest amongst our staff for starting a Wellness Program, but no one will step up to lead the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have heard it is important to start a wellness committee, but whenever I try to get someone to commit to being on the committee I get a great deal of resistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a list of suggested duties for a wellness committee that I can utilize to help my staff realize that this is NOT beyond their capabilities?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a significant amount of interest amongst our staff for starting a Wellness Program, but no one will step up to lead the program.&nbsp;&nbsp;I have heard it is important to start a wellness committee, but whenever I try to get someone to commit to being on the committee I get a great deal of resistance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Is there a list of suggested duties for a wellness committee that I can utilize to help my staff realize that this is NOT beyond their capabilities?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Diverse Population]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=14</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 23:44:14 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I work in a setting of very diverse ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our staff members have a vast number of different health concerns, and I am having hard time thinking of a wellness program that will address the many different needs and concerns of our employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;How do we serve the needs of an aging population alongside the needs of young couples and soon-to-be parents?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I work in a setting of very diverse ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our staff members have a vast number of different health concerns, and I am having hard time thinking of a wellness program that will address the many different needs and concerns of our employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;How do we serve the needs of an aging population alongside the needs of young couples and soon-to-be parents?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Unsupportive Leadership]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=13</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:29:08 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I work in an environment where fitness and health are crucial aspects to the success of our employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Not only do our employees suffer from poor health, but there success in their field is occassionally dependent upon their level of fitness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Incoming employees are supportive of the idea of routine fitness testing, but senior level employees are not.&nbsp;&nbsp;It seems that this trend could continue...&nbsp;&nbsp;How do we incorporate a wellness program and add mandated fitness testing to this program?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I work in an environment where fitness and health are crucial aspects to the success of our employees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Not only do our employees suffer from poor health, but there success in their field is occassionally dependent upon their level of fitness.&nbsp;&nbsp;Incoming employees are supportive of the idea of routine fitness testing, but senior level employees are not.&nbsp;&nbsp;It seems that this trend could continue...&nbsp;&nbsp;How do we incorporate a wellness program and add mandated fitness testing to this program?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Smoking Cessation]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=12</link>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:19:15 -0400</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I am working in a corporate setting where about 15% of our staff members smoke.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am fully aware of how this hurts our production, the company, our insurance rates, and the overall wellness of the corporation.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am interested in starting a smoking cessation program as our first step to developing a wellness program, but I don't know where to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am an avid exerciser and eat right, so I understand how to promote fitness and health in our building.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, I have never been a smoker and so I am not sure where to start.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any ideas on programs that have worked for you?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I am working in a corporate setting where about 15% of our staff members smoke.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am fully aware of how this hurts our production, the company, our insurance rates, and the overall wellness of the corporation.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am interested in starting a smoking cessation program as our first step to developing a wellness program, but I don't know where to get started.&nbsp;&nbsp;I am an avid exerciser and eat right, so I understand how to promote fitness and health in our building.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, I have never been a smoker and so I am not sure where to start.&nbsp;&nbsp;Any ideas on programs that have worked for you?]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stress Management / Work Life Balance Program Ideas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=11</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:59:31 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[I recently found a list of stress management / work life balance program ideas that I found useful and decided to share with the group.  Here you go:


Review the employee assistance program to ensure it is meeting the needs of the employees and company
Allow flexible schedules for family/work life balance
Review company policies and work schedules to identify organizational stressors
Provide pamphlets and information on stress management and mental health
Provide pamphlets and information on work life balance, such as financial planning, childcare, parenting, elder care, etc.
Provide information on substance abuse prevention
Provide supervisor and manager training on communication, relationship building, organizational stressors, etc.
Schedule educational sessions on stress management and work life balance
Offer and promote an employee assistance program 
Schedule workshops on relaxation, stress management, and work life balance topics

Thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[I recently found a list of stress management / work life balance program ideas that I found useful and decided to share with the group.  Here you go:


Review the employee assistance program to ensure it is meeting the needs of the employees and company
Allow flexible schedules for family/work life balance
Review company policies and work schedules to identify organizational stressors
Provide pamphlets and information on stress management and mental health
Provide pamphlets and information on work life balance, such as financial planning, childcare, parenting, elder care, etc.
Provide information on substance abuse prevention
Provide supervisor and manager training on communication, relationship building, organizational stressors, etc.
Schedule educational sessions on stress management and work life balance
Offer and promote an employee assistance program 
Schedule workshops on relaxation, stress management, and work life balance topics

Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Health Screening Program Ideas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=10</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:48:00 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Offering Health Screenings is a great way to increase awareness about health and allow employees to track their progress towards better health.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here's my list of program ideas:


Offer Health Risk Assessments to all employees, including counseling and follow-up
Offer periodic blood pressure screenings and follow-up
Offer flu shots for employees and family members
Install blood pressure monitoring equipment 
Offer periodic screenings for cholesterol, blood sugar, body composition, etc. 
Discount health insurance premiums or reduce co-payments for employees who participate in screenings and who participate in managing their risk factors


Please share any ideas you might have.

Thanks!]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Offering Health Screenings is a great way to increase awareness about health and allow employees to track their progress towards better health.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here's my list of program ideas:


Offer Health Risk Assessments to all employees, including counseling and follow-up
Offer periodic blood pressure screenings and follow-up
Offer flu shots for employees and family members
Install blood pressure monitoring equipment 
Offer periodic screenings for cholesterol, blood sugar, body composition, etc. 
Discount health insurance premiums or reduce co-payments for employees who participate in screenings and who participate in managing their risk factors


Please share any ideas you might have.

Thanks!]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Smoking Cessation Program Ideas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=9</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:40:18 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Following is a list of Smoking Cessation Program Ideas that I hope you find of use:


Encourage the use of 1-800-QUIT-NOW, North Carolina’s free Tobacco Use Quitline. Or check http://www.QuitlineNC.com 
Create a smoke-free workplace
Create a smoke-free grounds 
Schedule onsite smoking cessation workshops
Provide pamphlets and information on health effects from tobacco use and tobacco cessation
Schedule awareness sessions to motivate employees to try to quit tobacco use
Subsidize the cost of smoking cessation workshops
Reimburse for tobacco replacement products

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following is a list of Smoking Cessation Program Ideas that I hope you find of use:


Encourage the use of 1-800-QUIT-NOW, North Carolina’s free Tobacco Use Quitline. Or check http://www.QuitlineNC.com 
Create a smoke-free workplace
Create a smoke-free grounds 
Schedule onsite smoking cessation workshops
Provide pamphlets and information on health effects from tobacco use and tobacco cessation
Schedule awareness sessions to motivate employees to try to quit tobacco use
Subsidize the cost of smoking cessation workshops
Reimburse for tobacco replacement products

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			<title><![CDATA[Physical Activity Program Ideas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:37:15 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Encouraging and enabling your employees to be more physically active is an easy way to improve the health and wellness of your employees.  Below are a few ideas to get you started:


Hold walking meetings
Promote walking during breaks and other off-time periods
Allow flexible work schedules to encourage exercise
Encourage employees to walk more by parking farther away from the entrance
Install a basketball hoop outside
Provide facilities for employees to secure bikes
Support lunchtime walking/running clubs or company sports team
Encourage stairwell use and incentives
Promote & support community walks or fitness events
Schedule 5 – 10 minute stretch breaks during the day
Schedule educational sessions on fitness activities
Provide periodic fitness incentive programs to encourage exercise
Create accessible walking paths, trails, and/or bike routes
Create a fitness space with aerobic equipment, and weights 
Subsidize gym membership for employees who participate a minimal number of days per week (ex., 3 days per week)
Offer reduced gym membership fees to all employees 
Establish a fitness center with aerobic equipment, weights, aerobic classes, fitness professionals 

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Encouraging and enabling your employees to be more physically active is an easy way to improve the health and wellness of your employees.  Below are a few ideas to get you started:


Hold walking meetings
Promote walking during breaks and other off-time periods
Allow flexible work schedules to encourage exercise
Encourage employees to walk more by parking farther away from the entrance
Install a basketball hoop outside
Provide facilities for employees to secure bikes
Support lunchtime walking/running clubs or company sports team
Encourage stairwell use and incentives
Promote & support community walks or fitness events
Schedule 5 – 10 minute stretch breaks during the day
Schedule educational sessions on fitness activities
Provide periodic fitness incentive programs to encourage exercise
Create accessible walking paths, trails, and/or bike routes
Create a fitness space with aerobic equipment, and weights 
Subsidize gym membership for employees who participate a minimal number of days per week (ex., 3 days per week)
Offer reduced gym membership fees to all employees 
Establish a fitness center with aerobic equipment, weights, aerobic classes, fitness professionals 

]]></content:encoded>
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			<title><![CDATA[Weight Loss Program Ideas]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:32:36 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Providing assistance for employees that want to lose weight can have a significant positive impact on an employer's bottom line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Below are some Weight Loss Program Ideas to consider:


Locate registered dieticians near your worksite as a resource for employees who want information on healthy eating, meal planning or weight control
Consider flexible work schedules so that employees can participate in weight-loss programs
Form a support group to help employees who are trying to lose weight
Offer onsite fitness and weight-management programs through your local hospital, Weight Watchers, TOPS or local, registered dietician
Schedule an educational session on diet myths and healthy eating 
Subsidize registration costs for weight-management programs
Offer individual counseling for employees trying to lose weight

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Providing assistance for employees that want to lose weight can have a significant positive impact on an employer's bottom line.&nbsp;&nbsp;Below are some Weight Loss Program Ideas to consider:


Locate registered dieticians near your worksite as a resource for employees who want information on healthy eating, meal planning or weight control
Consider flexible work schedules so that employees can participate in weight-loss programs
Form a support group to help employees who are trying to lose weight
Offer onsite fitness and weight-management programs through your local hospital, Weight Watchers, TOPS or local, registered dietician
Schedule an educational session on diet myths and healthy eating 
Subsidize registration costs for weight-management programs
Offer individual counseling for employees trying to lose weight

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			<title><![CDATA[Nutrition Ideas for Your Wellness Program]]></title>
			<link>http://www.wellnessproposals.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6</link>
			<pubDate>Sat, 17 Feb 2007 10:27:56 -0500</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[Following is a list of Nutrition Ideas to help with in your efforts to promote health and wellness:


Stock vending machines with healthier options 
Include nutrition articles in company newsletters 
Schedule a healthy food tasting contest Free
Coordinate a weekly or monthly healthy lunch club
Provide information to employees about the nutritional content of food served in the cafeteria 
Have pamphlets available on a variety of healthy eating topics
Subsidize healthy foods in the cafeteria or vending machines (10¢ apples may be more appealing than &#36;1.00 candy bars)
Provide healthy meal choices in cafeterias and at company events
Offer free, healthy snacks for employees (fruit, nuts, popcorn)
Start a fresh fruit “snack basket” in the break room or cafeteria
Sponsor an employee healthy food cookbook. Either sell the cookbook and use profits for programs, or purchase a cookbook for all employees
Schedule educational sessions at lunch-time on a variety of nutrition topics of interest

]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[Following is a list of Nutrition Ideas to help with in your efforts to promote health and wellness:


Stock vending machines with healthier options 
Include nutrition articles in company newsletters 
Schedule a healthy food tasting contest Free
Coordinate a weekly or monthly healthy lunch club
Provide information to employees about the nutritional content of food served in the cafeteria 
Have pamphlets available on a variety of healthy eating topics
Subsidize healthy foods in the cafeteria or vending machines (10¢ apples may be more appealing than &#36;1.00 candy bars)
Provide healthy meal choices in cafeterias and at company events
Offer free, healthy snacks for employees (fruit, nuts, popcorn)
Start a fresh fruit “snack basket” in the break room or cafeteria
Sponsor an employee healthy food cookbook. Either sell the cookbook and use profits for programs, or purchase a cookbook for all employees
Schedule educational sessions at lunch-time on a variety of nutrition topics of interest

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