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We know that healthy employees are happier and more productive. As part of the Reach movement we are working with businesses in Bartholomew County to create a culture of health and wellness at the worksite. Our goal is to assist employers with the development of results-driven wellness programs that will improve the lives of their employees and reduce healthcare costs. Join the Reach movement by supporting initiatives such as healthy meeting guidelines, employee walking challenges, and active commuting at your business. Help us save lives by improving health at your business and in our community! What's your Reach?

Reach Healthy Business

Reach Healthy Business is a partnership between the Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, SIHO Insurance Services and Healthy Communities in an effort to recognize businesses committed to the health and wellness of their employees. more »

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Kristin Munn, Workplace Initiative Lead
Email: kmunn@crh.org
Phone: 812-375-3998

Ideas for the Workplace

Healthy Meetings

We want every business in Bartholomew County to implement a healthy food policy. Commit to offering healthy food and beverage choices and limiting unhealthy options at company sponsored events and meetings. Download a copy of the Healthy Meeting & Event Guidelines and a sample policy for how to implement at your organization. For more information on providing healthy food/beverage options at your workplace contact Molly Marshall, RD, Nutrition Specialist. mmarshall@crh.org 812-376-5043

Healthy Meeting Guidelines (PDF)

Sample Policy Template (PDF)

Healthy Meetings and Event Guidelines Partcipants (PDF)

Vending

Does your business have a vending machine? Make the healthy choice the easy choice for your employees and visitors by including healthy snacks and beverages at a reduced price in all vending machines. Download a copy of the Reach Vending Guidelines and list of snacks that meet guidelines. For additional tips and tools on how to implement healthy vending at your work site, please contact Molly Marshall, RD, Nutrition Specialist. mmarshall@crh.org 812-376-5043

Vending Guidelines (PDF)

Snacks That Meet Healthy Vending Criteria (PDF)

BCOTM

Bartholomew County on the Move (BCOTM) is a 12 week lifestyle challenge in which teams compete against other local teams for greatest percentage weight loss, total points for healthy lifestyle habits, and minutes spent being physically active.

Farm to Fork

This effort will link Bartholomew County growers with local restaurants, workplace cafeterias and schools.

For more information contact Laura Garrett, Community Initiatives Lead. lgarrett@crh.org 812-375-3994

Healthy Meetings

We want every business in Bartholomew County to implement a healthy food policy. Commit to offering healthy food and beverage choices and limiting unhealthy options at company sponsored events and meetings. Download a copy of the Healthy Meeting & Event Guidelines and a sample policy for how to implement at your organization. For more information on providing healthy food/beverage options at your workplace contact Beth Morris, Director Reach Healthy Communities. bmorris@crh.org 812-376-5452

Healthy Meeting Guidelines (PDF)

Sample Policy (PDF)

Walking Challenge

Wearing a pedometer not only provides people with accurate data regarding activity levels, but also serves as a measurable way to achieve activity goals by providing the wearer with immediate feedback.

Healthy Communities will provide employers with pedometers and resources to get their walking programs off the ground. Employees will participate in nine week walking challenges.

Holiday Hustle

Sign up today to participate in the Holiday Hustle Walking Challenge! Wear a pedometer, report your steps and qualify to win prizes! Prizes include gift cards, Wii Fit, ipod, and more. The Challenge runs from November 1, 2010 to January 2, 2011

For more information contact Beth Morris, Director Reach Healthy Communities. bmorris@crh.org 812-376-5452

Stairs Initiative

Studies show that when simple signs are placed by stairwells and elevators reminding people to take the stairs, people will opt to take the stairs. Some businesses hold stair-walking competitions. Others post signs in stairwells with information about the benefits of taking the stairs.

Healthy Communities staff will work with employers to develop and implement stair-walking initiatives for employees.

For more information contact Beth Morris, Director Reach Healthy Communities. bmorris@crh.org 812-376-5452

BCOTM

Holiday Hustle walking challenge / Bartholomew County on the Move

We want to list the companies participating in the program:

Impact Forge

At IMPACT FORGE approximately 25 employees lost 7% of their body weight in just 11 weeks during the recent 7/11 weight loss challenge!

IUPUC

Started a Wellness Committee to develop and promote healthy lifestyle choices for employees that could also benefit students!

Centerstone

Has an onsite fitness facility and encourages employees to be active and move more!

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Let's Move

America's Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids

Alliance for a Healthier Generation

The goal of the Alliance is to reduce the prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015, and to empower kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices

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