MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE WORKSITE
WELLNESS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Developing a Worksite Wellness Program .................................................................................................................2
Tobacco Control .........................................................................................................................................................3
Healthy Eating/Nutrition ............................................................................................................................................4
Physical Activity ..........................................................................................................................................................6
Weight Management..................................................................................................................................................8
Mental Health: Stress & Depression .........................................................................................................................9
Chronic Disease Screening, Prevention and Management ..................................................................................... 10
Recognizing and Responding to Heart Attack and Stroke ....................................................................................... 15
Lactation Support .................................................................................................................................................... 16
Occupational Health and Safety .............................................................................................................................. 17
Worksite Wellness Networking/Idea Sharing.......................................................................................................... 19
Rockingham Memorial Hospital – All Resource Guide
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Last updated: February 4, 2013
MARY BALDWIN COLLEGE WORKSITE WELLNESS COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE
DEVELOPING A WORKSITE WELLNESS PROGRAM
Comprehensive Website
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion
Provides a wide range of information, tools, resources and guidance for employers
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/
Comprehensive Implementation Guides
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Washington State Worksite Wellness Resource Guide
Step-by-step guide to developing and implementing a comprehensive worksite wellness program.
http://here.doh.wa.gov/materials/worksite-wellness-resource-guide/34_WorkWell_E09L.pdf
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Worksite Health 101 Training Manual
CDC guide to a comprehensive approach to building healthier worksites (in progress).
http://www.cdc.gov/nationalhealthyworksite/docs/WH101_TrainingManual_7.6.12_508_compliant.pdf
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School Employee Wellness: A Guide to Protecting the Assets of Our Nation’s Schools
Implementation guide specifically designed for school systems; includes case studies and sample
program materials from school districts across the U.S.
http://www.schoolempwell.org
Assessment and Planning Tools
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Assess current worksite health programming
o CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard
Identifies gaps in health promotion programs in order to prioritize high-impact strategies for health
improvement.
http://www.cdc.gov/dhdsp/pubs/worksite_scorecard.htm
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Worksite Wellness Checklist – Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department
http://www.tpchd.org/files/library/ff0982cdd115c546.pdf
Local Technical Assistance
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Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department
Staff is available to assist medium- to large-sized companies to identify areas of interest and provide
technical assistance towards achieving sustainable goals.
Point of Contact: Diane Evans at Tel: (253) 798-6478 or devans@tpchd.org
http://www.tpchd.org/health-wellness-1/physical-activity-nutrition/worksite-wellness/
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TOBACCO CONTROL
Comprehensive Website
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Tobacco Use Cessation
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/tobacco-use.html
Tobacco: An Employer’s Website for Tobacco Cessation – National Business Group on Health
http://www.businessgrouphealth.org/tobacco/
Comprehensive Toolkits
 Tobacco-free Workplace Toolkit – CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/tobacco/
 Strategies for Promoting and Implementing a Smoke-free Workplace – American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/downloads/gahc/hp_strategies_for_promoting_and_implementing_smokefree_
workplace.pdf
Program Strategies and Resources
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Create a Smoke-free workplace: Policies
o Tobacco-Free Campus Sample Policy
www.tpchd.org/files/library/c55f6c61933e262c.pdf
o Tobacco Policy Planner – American Cancer Society
Free, online assessment tool that customizes policy planning and resources for your organization.
http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/tobaccopolicyplanner.asp
Promote a smoke-free workplace: Signage
o Smoke-free Washington
Full-color “No Smoking” and “Smoke-Free Establishment” signs for free downloading & printing.
http://www.smokefreewashington.com/resources/signs.php
Provide/promote free or subsidized tobacco cessation counseling
o Washington State Tobacco Quit Line
Tel: 1-800-QUIT-NOW (number for employees) or www.quitline.com
o Freedom From Tobacco – Franciscan Health System Occupational Health
Free weekly support groups in Tacoma, Lakewood, Gig Harbor and Federal Way; Also offers
workplace tobacco cessation classes and leadership training.
http://www.fhshealth.org/Health-Care-Services/Occupational-Health/Tobacco-cessation-services/
o FreshStart® – American Cancer Society
Four-session group support program that can be implemented by any company representative that
completes the free facilitator training (fee for participant guides).
http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/freshstart.asp
o Freedom from Smoking® – American Lung Association
Delivered online, through telephone counseling or through in-person group clinics (fee).
http://www.lung.org/stop-smoking/workplace-wellness/
o Free and Low-cost Pierce County Resources to Quit Smoking
http://www.tpchd.org/files/library/58ef9d5eb4474e35.pdf
THE THIRD THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER IS THE GREAT AMERICAN SMOKEOUT
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HEALTHY EATING/NUTRITION
Comprehensive Toolkits
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Nutrition
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/nutrition.html
Program Strategies and Resources
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Offer and promote healthy food and beverages in cafeterias, snack bars and vending machines
o Healthy Vending Guidelines – Public Health Seattle–King County
Nutrition guidelines, sample policies and marketing strategies to promote healthy options.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/healthservices/health/~/media/health/publichealth/documents/nutriti
on/HealthyVendingGuidelines.ashx
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Offer healthy food and beverages during meetings when food is served
o Washington State Guidelines to Help Energize Your Meetings
Includes food and beverage standards to plan meals and menu suggestions, as well as physical
activity standards to help meeting planners include opportunities to be physically active at events.
http://here.doh.wa.gov/materials/energize-your-meetings/13_EnergzMtg_E11L.pdf
o Meals & Refreshments Sample Policy – Tacoma–Pierce County Health Department
http://www.tpchd.org/files/library/3e5459eda0767da4.pdf
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Implement challenges/campaigns to encourage employees to eat healthier
o 4 Weeks of Fruits and Veggies and 30 Day Water Challenge – The Hope Heart Institute
Free Business Take Heart kits include all the materials (promotional materials, logs, certificates,
incentives) necessary to implement these challenges.
http://www.hopeheart.org/corporatewellness-.html
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Provide educational seminars, workshops or classes on nutrition
o University of Washington Nutritional Sciences Program
Dietetic interns/nutrition graduate students are available to give free wellness talks
Point of Contact: Anne Lund, Internship Director, at ael4@uw.edu
o South Sound Dietetic Association
Connects employers with nutrition professionals or dietetic interns for nutrition/wellness
presentations (fee may be requested)
http://www.eatrightwashington.org/SSDA/
o Greater Seattle Dietetic Association Speaker’s Bureau
Provides a pool of nutrition professionals available for presentations (honorarium requested)
http://www.eatrightseattle.org/about/speakers-bureau
MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH
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Provide education materials (or online information) that address the benefits of healthy eating
o 10 Tips Nutrition Education Series
Printable nutrition handouts based on MyPlate (the five food groups/food pyramid); also in Spanish.
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/healthy-eating-tips/ten-tips.html
o Washington State Dairy Council
Offers $20-worth of free nutrition education materials (annually) for worksite wellness coordinators.
http://www.eatsmart.org
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Become a Community Support Agriculture (CSA) delivery site
o Guide to CSA Delivery at Washington State Worksites
Arrange for employees to subscribe to a weekly share of fresh produce from local farms.
http://www.wellness.wa.gov/downloads/documents/csa/CSA_Delivery_at_Worksites_110304.pdf
o Puget Sound CSA Directory
http://www.pugetsoundfresh.org/pdf/PSF-CSA-Directory.pdf
Local Technical Assistance
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Healthy Communities of Pierce County
Offers assistance to employers interested in changing policies and procedures in regards to providing
healthy food in workplaces–in meetings, vending machines, cafeterias and on-site retail.
Point of Contact: Monica Dixon, Executive Director, at (360) 790-0517 or dr.monica@healthypierce.org
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Comprehensive Toolkits
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/physical-activity.html
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Steps to Wellness – CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/pa-toolkit.htm
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Washington Wellness Physical Activity Toolkit
Written for state agencies but can be used as a step-by-step guide by any organization; features policies,
environmental supports and individual-level strategies to increase physical activity in the workplace.
http://www.wellness.wa.gov/downloads/resources/physical/W3_Physical_Activity_Toolkit_2010.pdf
Program Strategies and Resources
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Provide an on-site exercise facility
o Providing Physical Fitness Programs – U.S. Office of Personnel Management
Written for federal agencies but can be used as a guide by any organization; includes things to
consider (fitness industry recommendations on staffing, facility design, equipment selection and
maintenance and safety) when developing plans for an on-site fitness facility.
http://www.opm.gov/employment_and_benefits/worklife/officialdocuments/handbooksguides/em
ployeehandbook/chapter2/index.asp
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Offer on-site organized individual or group fitness programs
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Promote stairwell usage
o StairWELL to Better Health – CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/stairwell/
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Promote walking during the workday or walking to/from work
o Assessing Worksite Walkability – CDC Healthier Worksite Initiative
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/walkability/
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Worksite Wellness Walking Program Kit – American Heart Association
Coordinator’s Guide includes a step-by-step manual, tracking tools, promotional signs and posters
http://www.startwalkingnow.org/start_workplace.jsp
Point of Contact Julia Falvey at AHA South Sound at Tel: (253) 830-2146 or julia.falvey@heart.org
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Tacoma–Pierce County Walking Guide
http://www.tpchd.org/health-wellness-1/physical-activity-nutrition/physical-activity/tacoma-piercecounty-walking-guide/
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City of Puyallup Walking Map
http://www.tpchd.org/files/library/aa566a4a5ed731c7.pdf
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Pierce County Trail Information
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/parks/trails.htm
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Walk Tacoma Maps – Downtown on the Go
Themed maps of downtown Tacoma to download/print or to order for free in small quantities; each
1.5 mile route takes the pedestrian on an interpretive tour of 8-10 sites.
http://www.downtownonthego.com/see/walk-tacoma-maps
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THE FIRST WEDNESDAY IN APRIL IS NATIONAL WALKING DAY
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Encourage bicycling to work
o Downtown Employer Support Program – Downtown on The Go
Offers bike, walk and bus commuting support for downtown employers and their employees
(Note: Employers who offer incentives for non-motorized commuting may be eligible for a tax credit).
http://www.downtownonthego.com/work/employer-support-programs
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Pierce County Bike Map
http://yakima.co.pierce.wa.us/bikeatlasonweb/
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Tips and Resources for Bike Commuting
http://www.dot.wa.gov/bike/commuting.htm
Where to find affordable bike helmets and free helmet fittings in Pierce County
http://www.co.pierce.wa.us/pc/abtus/ourorg/pwu/tpp/nonmotor/bikehelmets.htm
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Bike to Work Month/Day/Week
http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/
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Bike Month Commuter Challenge – Pierce Trips
http://www.piercetrips.com/bike-month
MAY IS BIKE-TO-WORK MONTH
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Implement challenges/campaigns to encourage employees to be more active
o Fitness Challenge – The Hope Heart Institute
Free Business Take Heart kits include all the materials (promotional materials, tracking cards, etc.)
necessary to implement this challenge.
http://www.hopeheart.org/corporatewellness-.html
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Active for Life ℠ Online – American Cancer Society
Ten-week point-based incentive program where employees assess, track and work toward increasing
their physical activity levels.
http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/activeforlife.asp
Provide education materials (or online information) that address the benefits of physical activity
o Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults – CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html
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Be Active Your Way: A Guide for Adults
Online guide based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.
http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/adultguide/
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Weight-control Information Network
Brochures, tip sheets and flyers available for download/print or to order for free in small quantities;
some available in Spanish.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/
MAY IS NATIONAL PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS MONTH
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
Comprehensive Toolkits
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CDC LEAN Works!
http://www.cdc.gov/leanworks
CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Obesity Prevention and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/obesity.html
Program Strategies and Resources
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Provide education materials (or online information) that address weight control and the risks of
overweight/obesity
o Weight-control Information Network
Brochures, tip sheets and flyers available for download/print or to order for free in small quantities;
some available in Spanish.
http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/
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MENTAL HEALTH: STRESS & DEPRESSION
Comprehensive Website
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Partnership for Worksite Mental Health – American Psychiatric Foundation
Employer case studies, education materials and free publications specific to worksite mental health .
http://www.workplacementalhealth.org
Comprehensive Toolkit
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Workplaces That Thrive: A Resource for Creating Mental Health-Friendly Work Environments –
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Describes sample policies and practices (including detailed case studies/success stories), provides readyto-use resources for communicating with employees about mental health in the workplace, and provides
materials for basic supervisory training for working with employees who experience mental illnesses.
http://www.promoteacceptance.samhsa.gov/publications/business_resource.aspx
Stress Management
Program Strategies and Resources
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Provide training for supervisors on identifying and reducing workplace stress-related issues
o Working with Stress – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Online video that describes workplace factors that can create or exacerbate worker stress, and
suggests practical measures for reducing job-related stress through changes in work organization.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/video/stress1.html
Depression
Comprehensive Website
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Implementation Strategies to Address Depression in the Workplace – CDC Worksite Health Promotion
Suggested programs, policies, benefits and environmental supports related to depression.
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/depression.html
Program Strategies and Resources
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Provide education materials (or online information) that address depression
o Publications from the National Institute of Mental Health
Available for download/print or to order for free in small quantities; some available in Spanish.
http://nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression-listing.shtml
Local Technical Assistance
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Your EAP (Employee Assistance Program) Provider will likely be your best resource
o How to Choose an EAP Provider – U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.dol.gov/elaws/asp/drugfree/drugs/assistance/Screen98.asp
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CHRONIC DISEASE SCREENING, PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT
Program Strategies and Resources
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Provide health insurance coverage with no or low out-of-pocket costs for preventive screenings,
maintenance medications (for blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose control) and self-management
programs (for diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, etc.)
o
Why Invest? Recommendations for Improving Your Prevention Investment – Partnership for
Prevention
http://prevent.org/downloadStart.aspx?id=43
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A Purchaser’s Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Moving Science into Coverage
Detailed information for employers on clinical preventive service benefit design.
http://www.businessgrouphealth.org/preventive/
Heart Disease/High Cholesterol/High Blood Pressure
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Blood Pressure Screening and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/blood-pressure.html
CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Cholesterol Screening and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/cholesterol.html
Provide educational seminars, workshops or classes on heart disease prevention
o Women Take Heart™ – The Hope Heart Institute
Free community education series that includes health screenings and interactive talks and activities
centered on stress reduction, nutrition, movement and heart physiology.
http://www.hopeheart.org/women-take-heart.html
FEBRUARY IS AMERICAN HEART MONTH
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Provide education materials (or online information) that address heart health
o Heart at Work – American Heart Association
Subscribe to free quarterly e-newsletters with health tips, tools and recipes that you can share with
your employees, as well as workplace wellness research and case studies.
http://pages.heartemail.org/HeartAtWorkEnewsRegistration/
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Provide education materials (or online information) that address high cholesterol
o Your Guide to Lowering Your Cholesterol with Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes (TLC)
Comprehensive guide from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/chol/chol_tlc.pdf
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Cholesterol Publications/Fact Sheets – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Available for download/print or to order for free in small quantities; some available in Spanish.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/index.htm#chol
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL CHOLESTEROL EDUCATION MONTH
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Provide education materials (or online information) that address high blood pressure
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Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension)
Comprehensive guide from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/hbp/dash/new_dash.pdf
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High Blood Pressure Publications/Fact Sheets – National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Available for download/print or to order for free in small quantities; some available in Spanish.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pubs/pub_gen.htm#hbp
MAY IS NATIONAL HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE EDUCATION MONTH
Diabetes
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Diabetes Prevention and Control
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/type2-diabetes.html
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Provide one-on-one or group lifestyle counseling, and follow-up monitoring for employees with
abnormal glucose results
o YMCA Diabetes Prevention Program – Gig Harbor YMCA
16-week program that helps those at high risk adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle and reduce their
chances of developing type 2 diabetes (offsite).
http://www.ymcapkc.org/gig-harbor-family-ymca/programs/for-healthy-living/adult-health-wellbeing-fitness/healthy-lifestyles/
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Diabetes at Work
Free lesson plans available online – can be used for a lecture series, a diabetes support group
curriculum or "Lunch and Learn" forums.
http://www.diabetesatwork.org/NextSteps/LessonPlans.cfm
NOVEMBER IS AMERICAN DIABETES MONTH
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Provide free or subsidized lifestyle self-management programs for diabetes control
o Designing Your Benefits Program – Diabetes at Work
http://www.diabetesatwork.org/NextSteps/BenefitsDesignServices.cfm
o
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Diabetes Association of Pierce County
Offers free diabetes self-care skills workshops in various locations throughout Pierce County.
http://dapc.info/education.htm
Provide education materials (or online information) that address high blood glucose/diabetes
prevention
o Small Steps. Big Rewards. Prevent type 2 Diabetes Campaign – National Diabetes Prevention
Program
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Small Steps. Big Rewards. Your GAME PLAN to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
Three-booklet package helps people assess their risk for developing diabetes and implement
a program to prevent or delay the onset of the disease; includes activity tracker and fat and
calorie counter (free to download; booklets can be ordered for a fee).
http://ndep.nih.gov/publications/PublicationDetail.aspx?PubId=71
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National Diabetes Prevention Program Publications and Resources
Other brochures, newsletter articles and fact sheets for those at risk for diabetes; available
for download/print or to order for free in small quantities; some available in Spanish.
http://ndep.nih.gov/partners-communityorganization/campaigns/SmallStepsBigRewards.aspx
Cancer
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CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Breast Cancer Screening
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/breast-cancer.html
CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Cervical Cancer Screening
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/cervical-cancer.html
CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Colorectal Cancer Screening
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/colorectal-cancer.html
Provide education materials (or online information) that address cancer prevention
o American Cancer Society Content Subscription Service
Free information about cancer prevention, early detection, support services and resources that
include email blasts, newsletters, podcasts, PowerPoint presentations, fliers, etc.
http://www.acsworkplacesolutions.com/contentsubscriptionservice.asp
General Health Education and Promotion
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Health Education Resource Exchange
Online clearinghouse of public health education and health promotion materials, projects, people,
events and resources in the State of Washington.
http://here.doh.wa.gov
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National Health Observances
Calendar of special days, weeks or months designed to raise public awareness about important
health topics; includes corresponding education materials and other resources for each topic.
http://healthfinder.gov/nho/
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Fishersville STD Testing Center
Test for STDs today in the privacy of your own home or at a local Fishersville lab within the
22939 zip code. No wait, complete privacy, results within 1-5 days, treatment for many curable
STDs, and no insurance reporting. STD tests include: chlamydia test, gonorrhea test, hiv test,
trichomoniasis test, hepatitis b test, hepatitis c test, syphilis test, oral herpes test, and genital
herpes test. Prices start at $30.
Location Number 3451 Fishersville, VA 22939 (877) -525-4302
http://getstdtested.com/std-test-centers/virginia-va/fishersville/3451-22939
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Staunton Augusta Health Department
The Staunton Augusta Health Department offers a variety of services including: WIC (Women
Infants and Children), Immunizations, Maternity Services, Sexually Transmitted Infections,
Family Planning, Pregnancy Test Clinic, and Dental Services. Most Services require an
appointment. 1414 North Augusta Street P.O. Box 2126 Staunton, VA 24402 Phone (540) 3327830
http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/lhd/CentralShenandoah/index.html
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New Directions: Options for those Emotionally, Physically or Sexually Abused
New Directions Center, Inc is a non-profit community organization which provides crisis
intervention, emergency housing, food, clothing and transportation to women, children and
men impacted by emotional, physical and sexual violence in the Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta
County and Highland County areas.
P.O. Box 3069 Staunton, VA 24402-3069 Office (540) - 885- 7273 Hotlines (540)-886- 6800 1800- HAVEN
http://www.newdirectionscenter.com/
o Augusta Regional Dental Clinic
Healthy teeth and gums are extremely important for general health, proper chewing, and personal
appearance. Preventative dentistry can help you keep your teeth for a lifetime. The Augusta
Regional Dental Clinic (ARDC) is here to help you. We are a Medicaid (Famis, Famis Plus,
Optima & Virginia Premier) provider for both children and adults. Our experienced staff consists
of three full-time dentists, one part-time dentist, and a full-time hygienist. Our new 5,000 square
foot dental facility has eight treatment rooms, including two specially designed for patients with
mobility issues, all containing the latest state-of-the-art equipment for quick, gentle, dental
treatments.
540-932-5619 (Staunton) 540-932-5619 (Waynesboro) 342 Mule Academy Road.
http://www.augustafreeclinic.org/index.php/our-services-2/dental-clinic-patient
o Comfort Care Women’s Health/Pregnancy Help Center
ComfortCare Women's Health is a life-affirming, non-profit medical clinic. Our clinic services
empower women to make healthy life choices.
1020 North Augusta St (540) 943-1700 (Staunton)
http://www.ccwomenshealth.org/index.php
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o Western State Hospital
We are committed to developing and providing a continuity of quality care for the citizens of the
commonwealth with serious mental or substance abuse disorders within an integrated and
collaborative service system which involves linkage with consumers, families and community
health care providers.
1301 Richmond Road 540-322-8000
http://wsh.dmhmrsas.virginia.gov/
o Augusta Regional Free Clinic
Provides health care for people who cannot afford it in the areas of Staunton, Waynesboro, and
Augusta County. This association provides primary care, diagnostic services, medications, and
referrals to specialists.
http://www.augustafreeclinic.org
o Valley ASAP
This association provides education and treatment. They educate on traffic safety and drug and
alcohol abuse. They provide treatment for people who have abused drugs and alcohol. The DMV
also sends people here to get points off their driving record.
http://www.vasap.state.va.us/locateanasap/valley.html
o Augusta PT
They provide evaluation and treatment to those who need physical therapy. They use visual aids
and diagrams to show the patient what they have injured. They evaluate the injury as a whole,
not just part of the injury.
http://www.augpt.com
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RECOGNIZING AND RESPONDING TO HEART ATTACK AND STROKE
Program Strategies and Resources
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Have one or more functioning Automated External Defibrillators (AED) at your worksite
o AED Implementation Resources – American Heart Association
Implementation guide, state requirements and FAQs.
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/CPRAndECC/CorporateTraining/AEDResources/AEDResources_UCM_001296_SubHomePage.jsp
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Offer Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) courses that includes Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
training
o Free Family & Friends CPR Classes – Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One
Free group classes can be scheduled at your worksite for employees who want to learn CPR but do
not need a course completion card in CPR for their job (Fee applies for courses that result in
certification).
http://www.gigharborfire.org/prevention/cpr-classes
o Free AED Training – Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One
Offers free AED training (for up to 6 employees) to any business that purchases an AED for their
worksite.
http://www.gigharborfire.org/prevention/cpr-classes
o American Red Cross, Mount Rainier Chapter (Tacoma)
Provides on-site first aid, CPR and AED training; able to accommodate all work shifts (fee).
Tel: (253) 474-0400
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Display posters or provide other education materials about heart attack and stroke symptoms
o Know Stroke – National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Download/print free posters or order free brochures; also available in Spanish.
http://stroke.nih.gov/materials/
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Act in Time (poster) – National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/mi/poster.pdf
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This is What a Heart Attack Feels Like to a Woman (poster and ads) – DHHS Office on Women’s
Health
Click on “HHS Campaign Toolkit” tab and scroll to bottom to “Collateral” for poster to
download/print (smaller size under “Magazine” tab); also available in Spanish, Vietnamese and
Cambodian.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/heartattack/other-resources.cfm?q=print
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Heart Attack Publications/Fact Sheets – National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Available for download/print or to order for free in small quantities; some available in Spanish.
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/pubs/pub_gen.htm#mi
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LACTATION SUPPORT
Comprehensive Website
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Breastfeeding Promotion and Support in the Workplace – CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/promotion/employment.htm
Comprehensive Toolkits
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Investing in Workplace Breastfeeding Programs and Policies: An Employer’s Toolkit – National Business
Group on Health
Resources include breastfeeding program options, employer case studies and materials for employees.
http://www.businessgrouphealth.org/benefitstopics/breastfeeding.cfm
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Business Case for Breastfeeding – DHHS Office on Women’s Health
Includes steps to supporting breastfeeding employees and resources for building a lactation support
program.
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/government-in-action/business-case-for-breastfeeding/
Program Strategies and Resources
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Provide flexible break times and a private space to allow mothers to express breast milk (supported by a
written policy)
o
Sample Policy for Supporting Breastfeeding Employees
http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/government-in-action/business-case-forbreastfeeding/policy-for-supporting-breastfeeding-employees.pdf
o
Pictures of Example Lactation Rooms
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/hwi/toolkits/lactation/examples.htm
Local Technical Assistance
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Breastfeeding Coalition of Washington
Provides resources and technical assistance in implementing worksite lactation accommodations.
http://www.breastfeedingwa.org/employer-information
Tel: (206) 281-8032 or email breastfeedingcoalition@withinreachwa.org
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Comprehensive Websites
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Steps to a Safe Workplace – Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Provides information on Washington state regulations, training, safety plans and free consulting
services.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/
CDC Workplace Health Promotion – Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs) Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/workplacehealthpromotion/implementation/topics/disorders.html
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Small usiness Resource Guide
Handbooks, checklists, training materials & other resources for starting an occupational safety program.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/smbus/guide/
Program Strategies and Resources
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Establish a safety committee
o Developing Effective Safety Committees – Washington State Department of Labor and Industries
Free in-person workshop.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/TrainTools/Workshops/Available/WorkshopInfo.asp?WkshopID=20
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Coordinate health and safety activities with health promotion/worksite wellness activities
o Total Worker Health™ – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Information, including case studies/success stories, about integrating occupational safety and health
protection with health promotion to prevent worker injury and illness, and to advance health and
well-being.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/TWH/
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Provide training in workplace safety to employees and supervisors
o Safety Training Tools – Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I)
Free online courses, in-person workshops, online videos and a video lending library on a variety of
workplace safety topics including ergonomics and work-related musculoskeletal disorders,
occupational asthma and hearing loss prevention.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/TrainTools/Videos/
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Conduct ergonomics assessments and take corrective actions to prevent musculoskeletal disorders
o Ergonomics Evaluation Tools – Washington State Department of L&I
Downloadable checklists and calculators to help identify musculoskeletal disorder hazards in the
workplace.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/Ergonomics/ServicesResources/Tools/
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o
Computer Workstation Adjustment Online Training/Self-Assessment – Washington State Dept. of
L&I
An interactive guide for adjusting computer workstations including mobile computing.
http://lni.wa.gov/computerergo.asp
o
Ergonomics Ideas Bank – Washington State Department of L&I
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/ReduceHazards/ErgoBank/
Conduct noise level audits and take corrective action (if necessary) to prevent hearing loss
o On-site Noise Sampling (free) – Washington State Department of L&I
Point of Contact: Lee Pyfrom at Tel: (360) 902-5450 or pyfo235@lni.wa.gov
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Noise Reduction Ideas Bank – Washington State Department of L&I
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Topics/ReduceHazards/NoiseBank/
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Monitor air for harmful pollutants and take corrective action (if necessary) to prevent occupational
asthma
o On-site Air Sampling (free) – Washington State Department of L&I
Point of Contact: Lee Pyfrom at Tel: (360) 902-5450 or pyfo235@lni.wa.gov
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Assess other potential health and safety hazards and take corrective action (if necessary)
o On-site Safety/Industrial Hygiene/Risk Management Consultations (free) – WA State Dept. of L&I
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Basics/Assistance/Consultation/
Point of Contact: Lee Pyfrom at Tel: (360) 902-5450 or pyfo235@lni.wa.gov
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o
OSHA On-site Consultation Program – Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses with priority given to
high-hazard worksites.
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html
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Health Hazard Evaluation Program – National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health
Assesses exposure to suspected (or unknown) hazardous materials or harmful conditions, and
provides written recommendations to reduce hazards & prevent work-related illness (free)
(Note: Employer reports become public information and are posted on their website).
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/hhe/
Display safety education materials
o Safety Education Posters and Stickers – Washington State Department of L&I
Download/print free posters and order free stickers to increase workplace safety awareness.
http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/TrainTools/FormsPubs/
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WORKSITE WELLNESS NETWORKING/IDEA SHARING
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National Healthy Worksite Program – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
o Viridian Health Management
Point of Contact: Sheila Pudists at Tel: 253-686-8527 or spudists@viridianhealth.com or
http://www.cdc.gov/nationalhealthyworksite/communities/Pierce-county.html
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Attend a worksite wellness conference
o Healthy Worksite Summit (held annually in October) – Association of Washington Cities
Training and networking opportunity for promoting worksite health in Washington State.
http://www.healthyworksitesummit.org/
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Join an online professional social network for people working in worksite health and wellness
o CDC National Healthy Worksite Program LinkedIn Group
http://www.linkedin.com/groups/National-Healthy-Worksite-4121425
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Greater Puget Sound Worksite Wellness Affinity Group
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4461759
Read about best practices from other employers or share your own
o Partners in Action – Washington State Nutrition & Physical Activity Plan
Learn what Washington employers are doing to increase access to healthy foods, physical activity
opportunities and breastfeeding (just type “worksite” in the search field); pledge to be a “partner”
and share information about your worksite wellness activities.
http://depts.washington.edu/waaction/
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Leading by Example – Partnership for Prevention
Read case studies and success stories of companies of all sizes that have implemented strategies to
improve employee health.
http://www.prevent.org/Initiatives/Leading-by-Example.aspx
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