A Community Cares and Strives to make the Residents Healthier!
Dr. Jim Baker In 2008, the Muskogee, OK city council appointed a standing committee to promote healthy lifestyles among the citizens of Muskogee. The group’s mission is to create a healthier community...
View ArticleMaking U.S. the Healthiest Nation – Dr. Nick Baird Explains How!
The Alliance to Make US Healthiest, www.healthiestnation.org, is a collaboration of national, state and local public health, business, nongovernmental organizations and consumers committed to making...
View ArticleThe Essentials of a Successful Worksite Wellness Program! Bill Baun Explains.
Wellness programs have often been viewed as a nice extra, not a strategic imperative. New evidence tells a different story. A recent Harvard Business Review report identifies, “The Hard Return on...
View ArticleThe Power of Communications at the Worksite! George Pfeiffer Explains.
George Pfeiffer is founder and president of the WorkCare Group, Inc., www.workcaregroup.com, – a company that provides award-winning communications and consulting services to organizations of all...
View ArticleHERO to the Rescue with Its Latest Report! Jerry Noyce Explains.
There are few organizations in the health promotion field that carries both the respect and trust of the professional community. The Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO), www.the-hero.org,...
View ArticleThe Legal Aspects of Health and Fitness Programs! David Herbert Explains.
How prepared is your program in dealing with the legal rights, obligations, and liabilities of health and fitness activities? Many practitioners do not pay attention to the need of a risk management...
View ArticleAchieving a Culture of Health! Judd Allen Explains.
Most people want to improve their health. In fact, most employees (80+%) will attempt some form of lifestyle improvement annually; but less than 20% are able to reach and sustain long-term goals....
View ArticleUnderstanding the Skill Set of the Wellness Practitioner! Dr. Patti Rittling...
What skills are necessary to make an effective wellness professional? More than you might imagine, including some that might surprise you. Dr. Patti Rittling joined the show to share her expertise and...
View ArticleThe Key is a Culture of Well-Being! Rosie Ward Explains.
How can worksite health promotion translate into organizational effectiveness? By broadening the scope to create a culture of well-being, safety and employee engagement. High performing organizations...
View ArticleA Community Cares through Live Healthy Appalachia!
Southeastern Ohio has some of the highest rates of chronic diseases in the country. In forming the “Live Healthy Appalachia” initiative (LHA – www.livehealthyappalachia.org ), community leaders in and...
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