Healthier Worksites, Healthier Workers
The Healthier Worksites, Healthier Workers program is designed to assist Rockland County worksites improve their employees' health and wellness. Worksite Wellness programs have been shown to reduce employee stress, health care costs and absenteeism, and increase productivity, morale, and loyalty.
These benefits can be achieved through the creation of wellness policies and the implementation of educational programs at the worksites. This program aims to initiate or enhance existing programs within Rockland County Worksites. View a copy of the brochure about the Steps Worksite Wellness Program.
What Participating Worksites Receive
A trained health educator provides a one-hour introduction, assessment, and consultation to interested worksites. After this initial meeting, on-going consultation, services and resources are provided to the sites as requested. This can include making presentations on a variety of health topics, supplying educational materials such as brochures for distribution, or general guidance in program planning and implementation. To receive your free one-hour consultation send us an email.
Assess Your Worksite
The Heart Check is an environmental assessment tool developed by the NYDSOH that measures attributes of a worksite that support employee health.
Funding Awards
Through CDC funding, the Rockland County Department of Health was able to award funds in 2008 to several worksites with more than 100 employees in the county. These mini award funded permanent, sustainable projects that increase access to physical activity, good nutrition or reduce tobacco use and exposure. The average award was approximately $5,000. Click here to learn more about the projects and how it benefited employee health and wellness.
Healthy Meeting Guidelines
The adoption of the Healthy Meeting Guidelines is another major component of this program. The Healthy Meeting Guidelines help create a healthier meeting environment, by serving a healthy snack, making water and healthier options available, and scheduling a brief physical activity break. To date, 66 sites have signed the Healthy Meeting Guidelines Challenge Form affecting over 12,200 persons. Click here for more information about the Healthy Meeting Guidelines.
Walking Paths for Worksites
The Walking Path Initiative is intended to help employers provide access to physical activity for their employees to use on their breaks, lunch, and before and after work hours. Worksites can create indoor or outdoor walking paths, and may request up to ten signs per path. A representative from the Steps program is available for consultation and measurement of the walking path if needed. View a sample walking path sign. To request signs for your worksite complete the walking path memorandum of agreement and request form and return them by email or fax to 845-364-3837.
Worksite Wellness Newsletter
The following Healthy Living newsletters, courtesy of the American Cancer Society, are for employers to share with their employees.
Lunch and Learn
A trained public health professional will provide on-site discussions on any of the following topics:
- Taking the Mystery Out of Nutrition
- Healthy Eating When Dining Out
- Diabetes Prevention & Control
- Lyme Disease
- Quitting Smoking
- Cancer: Prevention & Detection
- Stress Management
- Relaxation Techniques
Put It Out Rockland Smoking Cessation
Quit smoking in group or individual sessions. Free nicotine replacement products available if medically eligible. Click here to learn more about the Put It Out Rockland program.
Cooking Demonstration
Learn how to prepare easy-to-make tasty meals or snacks that are healthy too.
Salad and Soup Club Resources
Starting a weekly salad or soup club can build employee moral while sharing a healthy meal. View a sample recipe and the guidelines for starting a salad club. View a sample recipe and the guidelines for starting a soup club. Request a salad club starter kit today.
Nutrition Discussions
Learn how to eat healthier. A nutritionist educates and answers questions on a variety of nutrition topics.
Cancer Prevention and Early Detection
Learn about preventing cancer, early detection and available screening programs. Visit the Rockland County Cancer Institute website for more information about available services.
Injury Prevention
Learn strategies to prevent falls.
Lyme Disease Education and Prevention
Learn about Lyme disease and ways to reduce tick exposure and the risk of contracting the disease.
Walking at Work
Learn how to start walking groups and the importance of daily exercise. Free pedometer (step counter) is available.
Lose to Win Weight Loss Program
Learn how to lose weight safely, start an exercise program, shop for healthy groceries plus adapt favorite recipes in eight group sessions.
