OSDH Strong and Healthy Oklahoma


WHERE WE WORK
Oklahoma's workforce spends almost half of their waking hours in the workplace. Due to the hours spent on the job, worksite wellness programs are a great way to improve the health of Oklahoma.
Worksite wellness can encourage and promote good health by simple behavior changes. Low-cost activities for companies include:
Healthy vending options Flexible lunch and break times for physical activity Private rooms for breastfeeding mothers Flexible schedules for breastfeeding mothers Breathe Easy, a tobacco-free workplace Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline (1-800-QUIT-NOW)
These and other activities can result in healthy rewards, as well as employer savings. Employees who are physically active, eat well, and are tobacco-free, simply feel better. Plus, they have fewer sick days, higher morale, reduced healthcare costs, and increased productivity.
We challenge you to find ways to improve health where you work. Organize a walking group Issue a weight loss challenge Host a stress management class Promote employee health and fitness days Start your own farmer's market
Would you like to be a Certified Healthy Business? Whether you have 5 or 5,000 employees, you can be a Certified Healthy Business! Please revisit the Strong and Healthy Oklahoma web site spring of 2008 for your copy of the Make It Your Business for a Strong and Healthy Oklahoma Toolkit. The toolkit will provide your company with all the information you need to become a Certified Healthy Business.
Strong and Healthy Oklahoma recognizes those leading the way in worksite wellness. Click here to find out what employers are doing to improve the health of Oklahoma's workforce.
Are you a breastfeeding Friendly Worksite? Click here to find out more about becoming a BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY WORKSITE.