Michigan Steps Up: Sponsored by the Michigan Surgeon General, this site has sections specifically targeted for Businesses, Communities and Individuals. You will find many assessment tools as well as information on developing your own personal health plan. There are also several free newsletters and other updates available which you may want to share with your colleagues.
Partnership for Prevention: If you are just getting started with a worksite wellness program, you will find “An Essential Health Promotion Sourcebook for Employers” to be an invaluable resource. This comprehensive guide, sponsored by the Partnerships for a Healthy Workforce, is part of the larger Healthy People 2010 initiative.
Michigan Fitness Foundation: “The Economic Cost of Physical Inactivity in Michigan” report addresses the impact that these issues are having on our ability to attract and retain businesses in Michigan. The numbers will startle you.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): The Health Promotion section of this website provides data, resources and general information on several health topics. Statistics for the nation and individual states are available. For businesses, the Overweight & Obesity Economic Consequences page could be helpful in providing the economic argument for a healthy workforce.
American Cancer Society: The ‘Active for Life’ program is targeted at employees. This 10 week program focuses on teamwork, rewards and offers several ideas for developing a personal plan of action.
American Dietetic Association: Under the Food and Nutrition Information section you will find plenty of useful suggestions about incorporating healthy eating habits into your daily schedule. There are additional tools and resources available.
American Heart Association: The ‘Heart @ WorkOnlinee Program’ may be particularly useful for busy people. Details can be found in the Health Lifestyle Section.
Small Steps: Sponsored by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), this site has many tips on eating healthy and getting active. The site also has links to newsletters, recipes and other resources of interest.
Last updated 7/8/08