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WIC Works: Worksite Wellness
Lyshell Grigg, RD, WIC Worksite Wellness
Coordinator, Tulare County Health & Human Services
WIC
Tulare County WIC Worksite Wellness
First Well Worksite in CA!!
First in the Nation!!
April 15, 2010
Barriers
Barriers:Getting organizedGetting motivated Finding the time Changing of hands
Positive Results
Boosts MoraleMonthly Challenges-Lasting Changes Creates a great example of the importance of physical activity & wellness goals for our participants.
Requirements To Ensure Absolute Success!
Continuing to stay organized & activeMonthly meetings, newsletters, challenges,& annual training.
Continuing to coordinate with Clinic Managers to ensure time available for meetings & fitness breaks.Continuing to motivate Wellness Sparkers
What Are We Doing Now?
Monthly meetings with Wellness Sparkers
Yearly Wellness Training for the Tulare WIC Agency
Fundraisers Healthy Breakfast/Snacks during In-servicesHoliday Basket Raffle i.e. Mother’s Day
Wellness Snacks For Sale!
Wellness Committee Fundraiser!
Snacks will be available for $0.50 each! Bring your change!
Monthly Activities
Wellness members volunteer to create measureable monthly challengesMonthly drawing for previous challengeWellness coordinator shares one nutrition related article with sparkers each monthWellness coordinator publishes newsletter with the following sections:
– Challenge description, an article related to challenge, recipe corner, previous winners, and total participation.
Monthly Challenge
Newsletter
In Clinic Sparker Roles
Bring healthy foods when food is servedLead fitness breaks and encourage participationDistribute challenges, newsletters, and wellness related articles Be an example to others
Going Forward!
ISIS News-wellness announcements and fun factsUse wellness funds to expand exercise DVD libraryReach out to local businesses
Contact Information
Peggy Redfern, RD, Tulare County Health & Human Services WIC Director Email: [email protected]
Phone:559-684-3479
Lyshell Grigg, RD, WIC Worksite Wellness Coordinator, Tulare County Health & Human Services WICEmail: [email protected]:559-788-1321
