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Wellness Coalition America works with area employers to create and implement comprehensive corporate wellness programs to improve their employees' health and lower their overall healthcare expenses. Below is a list of some of our activities in recent months.
Learn more about our Corporate Wellness Programs and Consulting Services.
Find out about other Wellness-focused Events we host and support in the community.
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July 2007
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Primary PhysicianCare |
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In July, we kicked off Primary PhysicianCare’s annual Health and Wellness Campaign with health screenings and wellness incentives. Employees were very excited about the new programs that will be launched throughout the year, including a Total Body Wellness Series, a Smoking Cessation Program, and a Walking Program.
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June 2007
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Grand Opening of Sunbelt's Fitness Facility |
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Two members of the WCA team helped with the grand opening of a new onsite fitness facility at the Sunbelt corporate office in Fort Mill, SC. Amanda Allen and Cindy Rutherford were there to distribute educational materials and hand out door prizes.
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Grove Park Inn Employee Health Fair |
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Each year, GPI invites local health-related non-profits, hospitals, doctors offices, wellness programs, etc. to present information to their employees about wellness. The Wellness Coalition and Primary PhysicianCare provided employees with educational materials as well as answered questions about their insurance plan. The employees competed in ping-pong and bocce tournaments to win prizes. They also participated in a friendly fitness and weight-loss competition. The team that showed the most improvement won a cash prize.
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Gaston County "Wellness at Work" Seminar |
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The WCA team delivered a presentation at the Gaston Chamber of Commerce on workplace wellness trends and emerging best practices. We also outlined the role Wellness Coalition America is playing in helping companies to implement workplace wellness programs. Fifteen of Gaston County’s largest employers attended the seminar.
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Sunbelt Rental Vendorfest |
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Sunbelt Rental holds Vendorfest annually as an opportunity for suppliers to exhibit their products to Sunbelt’s Profit Center, Regional and District Managers. Amanda Allen and Cindy Rutherford attended as representatives of Wellness Coalition America. The event kicked off with a welcome dinner on Tuesday evening. Sunbelt employees interacted with vendors and attended training sessions each day. On Wednesday night, everyone enjoyed a barbecue with entertainment provided by 38 Special and Peter Frampton. Vendorfest closed on Thursday night with dinner served by the Opryland staff and live entertainment. Cindy Rutherford said, “The event was certainly a success for us. We were able to get in front of the people we serve and encourage them to practice wellness inside and outside of the workplace. I’m really looking forward to Vendorfest 2008!“
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May 2007
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Rodgers Builders |
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During the month of May, we kicked off a new onsite wellness program at Rodgers Builders in Charlotte, Greenville, Winston-Salem, and Wilmington. Employees were very excited about the new program, which includes reimbursements for smoking cessation products. Employees filled out Employee Interest Surveys and WCA will use them to tailor the program to their needs.
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ESP |
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Jason Boudrie of AIM Fitness joined the WCA team in kicking off a 12-week onsite exercise program at ESP. Our objective was to encourage employees to exercise and to make it more convenient. The program will measure and track before and after results such as weight, inches, fitness level (push-ups and sit-ups), and tie these measurements to the employees’ screening results.
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Southeastern Container |
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The company’s new 5-week onsite educational series kicked off on May 1. It included classes on diabetes, coronary artery disease, and total body wellness. Attendance was great and employees were very enthusiastic about what they learned. They all received WCA gym bags filled with goodies. Those who attended the diabetes and CAD classes will qualify for a prescription incentive program.
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April 2007
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ASMO |
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Toward the end of April, WCA team members met with ASMO associates in Statesville and Mt. Airy, NC, to kick-off the company’s wellness program and to show employees how to use Healthgram.com. Since then, ASMO has reported a renewed interest in health and wellness from the employees!
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October 2006
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Health and Wellness Summit |
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Wellness Coalition America and Iredell Memorial Hospital co-sponsored a Health and Wellness Summit at the Statesville Civic Center. The keynote speakers were Dr. Linda Roochvarg, Medical Director; and Terrie Reeves, WCA Founder and President. The event was designed for company executives who are charged with making decisions about corporate wellness initiatives and disease management programs for their employees.
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September 2006
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Asheville Health Fair |
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Wellness Coalition America teamed up with the Western North Carolina Health Coalition in Asheville to co-host their annual health fair. In addition to free medical testing, screening and health risk assessments, employees and their families had a chance to attend mini-workshops, play games, win prizes, and gather information from a number of health providers and vendors.
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Iredell Memorial Hospital's OJS Employee Challenge Kick-off |
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We helped Iredell Memorial Hospital kick off a weight-loss program for employees and their families at Lake Norman State Park. WCA founder Terrie Reeves spoke to the group of about 50 people on ways to move, fuel, rest and maintain their bodies to achieve total body wellness. Participants enjoyed a healthy snack and wrapped up the event with a walk around the park.
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