Sample Employer Health and Wellness Program Ideas
Health Testing:
• Blood pressure
• Breast cancer Testing
• Skin cancer Testing
• Diabetes Testing
• Cholesterol Testing
• Eye exams
• Body-fat Testing
• Influenza (Flu) shots
• Posture screening, spinal analysis
• Onsite child immunizations
• Prostate cancer screenings
• Fitness Testing
• Depression Testing
Fitness Ideas:
• Onsite fitness center or exercise room
• Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks)
• Onsite bike rake
• Mind/body classes (yoga, tai chi) programs
• Team sports (basketball, volleyball softball)
• Host an exercise equipment swap
Behavior Change or Lifestyle Change Programs:
• Tobacco cessation
• Weight management programs
• Substance abuse programs
• Fitness activity
• Stress management programs
Safety and Prevention Programs:
• Back-injury prevention and training
• Ergonomic education
• Tool safety programs
• Fire safety programs
Health Education, Awareness, and Support Programs:
• Lunch & Learn or brown-bag wellness seminars (see your EAP for a list)
• Nutrition and diet information, plus provide healthy food alternatives in your vending machines and cafeteria, and provide food storage and preparation facilities to encourage healthier eating
• Prenatal care programs
• Work-Life Balance programs
• Senior care programs
• Cancer support groups
• Financial education
Stress-Relief Programs:
• Laughter bulletin board where employee can post jokes and cartoons (in good taste)
• Onsite Massage Services
• Stretch breaks
• Group lunches or celebrations
Disease Management Programs:
• Obesity
• Depression
• Asthma
• Back pain
• Hypertension
• Diabetes
• Cancer
