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Worksite Wellness

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2008 Worksite Wellness Conference
October 7, 2008
Hilton Hotel in Burlington, VT
8:00am – 4:00pm

Conference details and brochure coming soon!


The Worksite Wellness Resource (Resource) provides employers with the steps and supporting information to aid in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a worksite wellness program. The Resource focuses on the major risk factors related to chronic disease: poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use.

The Worksite Wellness Resource was developed by the Department of Health's Fit and Healthy Vermonters Worksite Wellness Workgroup.

Participate in the Work Site Wellness Awards -- sponsored by the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Here's how to sign up.

Helping Everyone's Bottom Line

Worksite wellness programs benefit the entire organization. Studies show that these programs yield concrete results for employers - including improved overall employee health, and the resulting decrease in the organization's economic burden:

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Worksite Wellness Resource

Use the Worksite Wellness Resource as a guide through the steps to make your worksite's program a success.

If you have any questions or would like further assistance in establishing your worksite wellness program, call us at 1-800-464-4343 (toll free within Vermont).

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Fact Sheets, Guidelines, and Additional Information

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Related Programs and Services

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Work Group Members

A special thank-you to the Fit and Healthy Vermonters Worksite Workgroup for their support and input on this project. Members of the workgroup include representatives from:

2008 Work Site Wellness Awards

The Work Site Wellness Awards recognize Vermont employers that model and support healthy workplaces. At a ceremony this fall, Governor Jim Douglas will present the awards and meet with participating employers.

Submit your application by July 15th, 2008, via email to wellness@vtmednet.org, or mail to the following:

Evelyn Sikorski
Work Site Wellness Awards Chairperson
University Health Center, 4th floor
1 South Prospect St.
Burlington, VT 05401

Contact: Evelyn Sikorski, Awards Chairperson - (802) 847-6540

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