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Attachment 1 !3 There will be computer stations set up during Wellness Fair and Wellness Open Houses to give those who have limited access to or experience with computers an opportunity to complete the HRA; and people available to help walk employees through the process. Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge (Eat Smart Move More NC)/New Year's Resolutions The Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge will be held during the holiday. season. Employees will be encouraged to sign up for the self-directed program online and will be awarded incentives for participation. Challenge participants will have to submit proof of registration and a completed log at the end of the challenge to qualify for prizes, but will not be judged based on if they maintained or gained weight over the course of the program. Department Head Luncheon and Wellness Committee Breakfast A Department Head Luncheon will be hosted by the Wellness Committee in February: The goal will be to stress the importance of having healthy employees (e.g. reduce absenteeism, increased efficiency and job satisfaction, etc.) and to increase management support for the adoption of a "culture of wellness" in Orange County. The Luncheon will be an opportunity to: • Share more information about on-going and upcoming Wellness Programs; • Re-visit current, established policy (e.g. tobacco-free zones) and emphasize the need for enforcement; • Introduce wellness policy initiatives (possible expansion of the tobacco-free zones to all County buildings, Water pitcher policy, and a Healthy Food/Beverage and Activity policy); and • Have managers commit to promoting wellness among their staffs and advocate for ways in which their staffs can incorporate wellness into the workday (e.g. flexible hours, longer lunch breaks). The Wellness Committee Breakfast will be held mid-year to thank committee members for their commitment to wellness and their active participation in related activities. Wellness Open Houses Wellness Open Houses will be held at least three times over the next year in collaboration with Cigna representatives. The October Wellness Fair will be during open enrollment period and give employees an opportunity to ask questions regarding their health coverage or benefits package. Maxim/CIGNA will provide free flu shots, cholesterol checks and blood pressure checks. The Health Department will present health education materials about healthy eating, physical activity, and tobacco use cessation. The Wellness Fair will also have computer stations and people available to help employees complete their Health Risk Assessments (HRAs) on site; as well as be an opportunity to promote upcoming Wellness activities such as the Maintain Don't Gain Holiday Challenge. Another Wellness Open House is planned for January 2010 and will be a chance for employees to learn more about their new benefits package and ask questions; get health information; make New Years Resolution pledges, complete HRAs, etc. Another event in March will be serve as a NCACC Risk Management: 215 N. Dawson St., Raleigh, NC 27603 I Phone: 919-719-1100 I Fax: 919-719-1101 11