A HealthyMass Initiative A Healthier Mass Initiative

A HealthyMass Initiative Welcome & Introductions 2

A HealthyMass Initiative Agenda 3 Mass in Motion Working on Wellness Initiative Question & Answer

A HealthyMass Initiative Mass in Motion 4

A HealthyMass Initiative Mass in Motion A statewide obesity prevention and Wellness Initiative designed to decrease the number and percentage of both adults and children who are overweight and Obese in Massachusetts and decrease the prevalence of chronic disease associated with a specific focus on addressing unhealthy eating and lack of physical activity

A HealthyMass Initiative Call to Action Burden documents Statewide Regulations –Calorie Posting –BMI in Schools –60 minutes of PA in childcare sites Executive Order 509: Healthy Food Procurement Supporting legislation Statewide Communications Campaign Social Media Outlets Expansion of Worksite Wellness Initiative Municipal Wellness & Leadership Grants Mass in Motion

A HealthyMass Initiative Working on Wellness Initiative A wellness initiative for employers 7

A HealthyMass Initiative Massachusetts Health Risks Risk Factor *Massachusetts Obese18% Living with Asthma9% High blood pressure24% High cholesterol33% Diabetes6% Smoking19% Physical inactivity45% Low consumption of fruits and vegetables 71% Adults 18 and older Source: MA BRFSS

A HealthyMass Initiative Mission & Vision Vision: All worksites in Massachusetts will provide social, cultural and physical environments that support optimum employee health and well-being Mission: To promote worksite wellness through information, training, regulation and technical assistance 9

A HealthyMass Initiative Obtain Mandate for Wellness Initiative Compose Wellness Team Research & Discovery/Iden tify Needs Formulate Goals Plan Development Plan Approval Implement Plan Program Development Cycle

A HealthyMass Initiative Employer Groups Phase I: Began in June 2008 Phase II: Began in January 2009 Phase III: Began in March 2010 Phase IV: Began in April

A HealthyMass Initiative Participating Employer Groups 48 Employers (~60,000 employees) –9 State agencies –3 Public businesses –33 Private businesses –3 Municipality partnerships * 2 employers did drop out of the initiative during the year because of a corporate reorganization and downsizing due to reductions in budget and staff 12

A HealthyMass Initiative Examples of Implemented Policies Written healthy vending machine policy Healthy food for meetings and catered events policy Incentives/rewards for healthy habits Flexible work arrangements Policy allowing staff to participate in wellness activities on work time Stay home when sick policy Incentives for participating in smoking cessation programs 13

A HealthyMass Initiative Examples of Implemented Environmental Changes Improvements to the stairs On-site exercise classes Healthy snacks in vending machines On-site exercise facility On-site smoking cessation classes On-site walking paths with mile markers Point of purchase nutrition information in the cafeteria, at company meetings, and in vending machine Improved showers/locker room areas On-site healthy food options Free nicotine replacement therapy for staff Implemented emergency response plan with AED’s on each floor 14

A HealthyMass Initiative Sample Programmatic Highlights Monthly on-site educational seminars “Ask the Registered Dietitian” Blog Running, walking and “Walk and Wheel” clubs Monthly wellness newsletters On-site massage therapy On-site exercise programs (yoga, strength training, dance classes, Zumba, Qi Gong,) Weight Watchers at Work® programs Monthly blood pressure clinics On-site smoking cessation classes 15

A HealthyMass Initiative Questions 16

A HealthyMass Initiative Contact Information Lisa Erck Consultant- Working on Wellness Initiative 17

A HealthyMass Initiative Thank you!