March To Wellness

This event is a part of the IHS Employee Wellness Program EWP. The EWP is a voluntary program designed to improve the quality of life of all IHS employees. The IHS encourages all its employees to increase their physical activity; promote responsible dietary habits; increase their use of preventative health screenings; and make healthy choices regarding alcohol, tobacco use, and safety.
Purpose: To recognize the importance of employee wellness in the workplace, establish a framework for promoting wellness for the benefit of IHS employees, and identify resources to be used to promote and encourage employee wellness. Supervisors may approve one half-hour daily fitness session during normal work hours for employees to improve health and work towards individual health goals.
Supervisor approval and support is necessary for your department to be enrolled.
Does the Employee Wellness Program have a Committee?
       -Not at this current time
Why Enroll? Health Benefits include:                                                                                                                                                                                                        Stress Management
 Sleep better at night
 Positive Attitude- improve mental awareness
 Decrease risk factors associated with chronic illnesses
 Increase work performance
 Implement a positive lifestyle behavior
 Less chance of injury/illness as a result of a regular exercise program
 Practicing what you preach- clients are more willing to exercise if they see their health professionals doing it as well
 Incentives for employees participating in Employee Wellness Program
*All employees are encouraged to participate in wellness surveys and discuss any concerns or ideas you may have for the Employee Wellness Program with your department supervisor.