Worksite Wellness Programs
Categories: Diabetes Prevention,Promote Health and Wellness
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama helps employers plan and deliver effective wellness programs by tailoring wellness services to meet their needs. The Plan's suite of worksite wellness programs includes:
- For Your Health Communications - Health information topics include disease prevention, healthy lifestyles and positive health choices. Stock numbers for coordinating materials are included and may be ordered on the Plan's website, www.bcbsal.com.
- Health Observance Calendar - Employers can use the Health Observance Calendar to plan monthly health promotions. Stock numbers for coordinating materials are included and may be ordered on the Plan's website, www.bcbsal.com.
- WalkingWorksSM - This exercise program is designed to help employees learn how to incorporate activity into their everyday lives. Since the program focuses on walking, almost everyone can participate. Employers can visit www.bcbsal.com/walkingworks for more information.
- Worksite Wellness Tool Kits - These kits provide an easy, comprehensive way for employers to implement a wellness program. They provide DVDs, materials and planning ideas for employers. Tool kit topics include WalkingWorks, stress management, nutrition and BeHealthy.com, the Plan’s interactive health and wellness website.
- The BeHealthy Beat - This is a monthly electronic newsletter for employers. It provides HR and wellness staff with information about upcoming health observances, wellness events, available resources and suggestions for planning wellness activities. To receive the newsletter, employers simply send an e-mail request to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
- Tailored Wellness Strategies - Wellness Enhancement Analysts are available to work individually with employers in developing tailored wellness strategies, planning activities and evaluating outcomes.
