Culture of Health boosts Lawrence workplace wellness efforts
Lawrence efforts to cultivate a culture of health at work involve WorkWell Lawrence funded by the Kansas Health Foundation. The initiative supports employer coalitions, grants, and a fall symposium to promote employee health, with city programs like WellCare clinic at Lawrence Memorial Hospital and CHAMP coordinating wellness, incentives, and preventative care for city workers and KU staff.
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WorkWell Lawrence offers monthly wellness meetings for employers
Employers can join WorkWell Lawrence monthly meetings from 8 to 10 p.m. on the second Thursday at the Douglas County Extension office, 2110 Harper St, Douglas County Fairgrounds. The program promotes health incentives such as reduced health premiums and early issue detection, aiming to lower sick time and boost productivity.
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What is WellCommons and its health community
WellCommons.com is an online health focused community affiliated with the Lawrence Journal-World. It serves as a trusted health resource and social site where users discuss health issues share stories post events form groups and participate in forums. Contact Katie Bean at kbean jworld com for more information.
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