File #: 12-315    Name: Wellness Program
Type: General Agenda Item Status: Filed
File created: 5/16/2012 In control: Board of Supervisors
On agenda: 6/12/2012 Final action: 6/12/2012
Title: Accept an oral presentation from the Wellness Coordinator regarding the Monterey County Employee Wellness Program, outlining its history, progress and plan for continuous improvement.
Sponsors: Ray Bullick
Attachments: 1. Completed Board Order
Title
Accept an oral presentation from the Wellness Coordinator regarding the Monterey County Employee Wellness Program, outlining its history, progress and plan for continuous improvement.
 
Body
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Accept an oral presentation from the Wellness Coordinator regarding the Monterey County Employee Wellness Program, outlining its history, progress and plan for continuous improvement.
 
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
The Employee Wellness Program was created in 1985 by the Board of Supervisors as a partnership between management, unions and employees to address three main areas: Employee health and safety; Health insurance costs; and Workers' Compensation claims.  Current programs and services cover seven areas:
 
Healthy Eating and Weight Management
Physical Activity
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management/Resiliency
Healthy Pregnancy and Parenting
Managing Work and Life; and
Managing My Health
 
This presentation will address the program's history, progress and future plan to ensure a continuation of success in providing County employees with the education and tools necessary to improve their quality of life.       
 
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
None
FINANCING:
There is no impact to General Fund with receipt of this presentation.
 
Prepared by: Kathy Robinson, Management Analyst, 1286
Approved by: Ray Bullick, Director of Health, 4536