The business case for workplace wellness continues to grow in significance as employers shift their health management strategies to focus on enhancing optimal health and well being among their greatest asset - their employees. Our Institute for Workplace Health Promotion offers a full range of services and resources to support the health promotion needs of employers large and small. A growing body of experience among employers across Maine and beyond has demonstrated an ability to contain health care costs, enhance employee health status and improve productivity, through wellness based programs.
Our services are customized to meet your unique needs and common business goals:
Reduce employee health costs Health care claims are lower and fewer for employees, dependents, and retirees who exercise regularly Reduce absenteeism Participants take fewer sick days for minor ailments Increase productivity Healthy employees outperform unhealthy employees and exhibit improved concentration and efficiency Enhance morale, corporate image and retention Wellness programs boost a company's image among workers, community and industry peers Create a positive return on investment Corporate studies have shown that workplace wellness programs are one employee benefit that actually pays you back! For further information on services offered through the Institute, please contact Tom Downing, Lifeline Executive Director, at (207) 780-4879 or Tom Downing
WORKPLACE WELLNESS SOLUTIONS - PRODUCTS AND SERVICESThrough our Institute we offer a menu of products and services that can be customized to meet your unique needs and budget. Choose from our results oriented menu:
Tobacco Cessation Campaigns Fitness & Stretching Classes
Cholesterol/Blood Pressure Screenings Health Risk Appraisals (paper and online) Lifestyle Behavior Workshops Health Fair Planning and Design Consulting and Technical Assistance Health Care Data Assessment & Analysis Management Service
Clients have included: L.L. Bean Hannaford Brothers Co. Nichols Portland Chadwick BaRoss Mid Coast Hospital Downeast Energy Martin's Point Healthcare "USM Lifeline was instrumental in helping our organization implement a lasting wellness plan. After our initial health risk appraisal results showed us areas for improvement, we learned to eat better, exercise more, and have lost a total of over 500 pounds in our weight loss program. Best of all, our health insurance premiums have stayed stable for two years!"
Erik Greven, P.E. CFO, Principal, Harriman Associates
CLIENT AWARDS
May 2008BATH, ME
Bath Iron Works- Building Healthy Ways employee wellness program was recognized by the Washington based, National Business Group on Health as one of the top 16 wellness programs in the country in 2008 with their GOLD award. Bath Iron Works is managed through the Lifeline Institute.
SCARBOROUGH, ME
Hannaford Brothers Co. was also recognized for a Platinum award by the National Business Group. Hannaford Brothers Co's corporate fitness center is managed and staffed through the Lifeline Institute.
PORTLAND, ME
Healthy USM University of Southern Maine was awarded a Gold Designation by WELCOA as one of the top wellness programs in the country.
SOUTHERN MAINE WELLNESS COUNCIL
The Southern Maine Wellness Council is a non-profit, membership organization within Lifeline's Institute for Workplace Health Promotion. The council is your local partner for gaining current knowledge information training and resources to help your organization either develop and/or expand your wellness program. We are here to support your efforts to reign in rising health care costs and assist your employees/families in attaining optimal well being and health. For a list of our members click here
Membership is open to organizations of all sizes, profit and non-profit alike. Benefits for organizations include:
Periodic membership meetings to network and share ideas/experiences. 2 hours of free wellness consultation to advise on needs assessments, program design, marketing and other related needs. A one year subscription to the Well Workplace employee newsletter. Discounts on Southern Maine Wellness Council Advanced Training workshops covering a variety of wellness related topics such as needs assessment tools, stages of change, The ABC's of marketing, and incentive programs. A copy of Health Promotion Sourcebook for Small Businesses, a comprehensive resource manual to guide your wellness planning Discounts on tuition for our Certificate in the Fundamentals for Worksite Wellness. 6 week sessions are run periodically throughout the year E-networking through our web based membership listing For a Master schedule of events for the year click here
For a current membership listing click here
For current course being offered click here
Fundamentals for Worksite Wellness Certificate Course
For a membership registration form in PDF
For networking page of current members click here
Fees are for a full calendar year. New members may join at anytime. Organization $195.00
HEALTHY USM EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMS
Healthy USM is the University's wellness program for over 1800employees, dependents and retirees. It's mission is to educate, support and empower individuals to improve and maintain their overall health and well being through healthy lifestyle choices. For further information contact Suzanne Roy, manager at (207) 228-8151 or email Suzanne Roy or visit the Healthy USM website.
USEFUL WEBSITES
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