May 8 Meeting Summary – Karen Schmidt, University of Michigan

May 8 meeting summary

Help Create a Healthier Tomorrow in Michigan

Let’s get healthier, Michigan. One day at a time.

Everyone wants a healthier tomorrow. But the truth is, what you do today determines just how healthy that tomorrow is.

MI Healthier Tomorrow is a program of the Michigan Department of Community Health.  Here are several easy and effective ways you can help improve the health of your organization and your state.

1.  Promote MI Healthier Tomorrow – Follow this link for materials you can use to build awareness and encourage
participation in a variety of ways, including:

a.  A sample e mail for your to send to employees
b. A web banner and/or embedded “Pledge” code for you to post on your web site
c.  Sample social media “status” and “tweet” suggestions
d.  Printed materials to provide to employees or share with partners

2.  Partner with he MI Healthier tomorrow movement – Please contact Katie Rehrauer at KRehrauer@brogan.com

3.   Collaborate – To share best practices or join the network of worksite wellness providers contact the Michigan Wellness Council.  You may find this to be a great way to feature and boost your organization’s efforts.

About
The Michigan Wellness Council was awarded funding from the Michigan Department of Community Health in February 2013. The funding will be used to increase the implementation of public health worksite wellness resources on a statewide level. Worksites are encouraged to use the resources as part of the Michigan Health and Wellness 4 x 4. An evaluation will be conducted at the conclusion of the project to measure the implementation of the resources. The grant ends September 30, 2013.

The Best and Brightest Wellness Champions

The Search Is On For The Best and Brightest Wellness Champions™ 2013!

Is Your Organization a Wellness Champion?

The Best and Brightest Wellness Champions recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in worksite health promotion. The program highlights companies that promote a culture of wellness, and those that plan, implement, and evaluate efforts in employee wellness promotion.  This awards symposium celebrates the companies that are making their business, their employees and the community a healthy place to live and work.  Nominations must be submitted by August 2, 2013 to be score and considered for the Best and Brightest Wellness Champions Designation and so we can honor your efforts.

Learn more and nominate by following this link.

March 13 Presentation Summary – Doug Finton, Vital Skills International

March 13 presentation summary

January 9 Presentation – Best Practices Employer Panel

Best Practices Employer Panel PDF

November 14 presentation, Michigan Department of Community Health

Download the PDF here.

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Governor Rick Snyder’s Health and Wellness Message

Read this special message from Governer Rick Snyder on building a healthier Michigan.

2012-2013 Strategic Plan

The Vision:  To be the pioneer of wellness innovation for the employers and State we serve
Your Mission: Inspiring the successful integration of wellness best practices in the workplace through access to quality resources and forums Read More >>

Speaker Proposal

Interested in presenting to the MWC?  Fill out this form and submit it to us for approval. Read More >>

Brochure

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