Resources

There are many ways to approach workplace wellness. Conducting assessments, developing policies, making environmental changes, and implementing a wellness program does not have to be overly complicated. Take small steps, customize to fit the needs of your organization, and use the tools and templates provided here to jumpstart the process.

The workplace is an important setting for health protection, health promotion and disease prevention programs. On average, Americans working full-time spend more than one-third of their day, five days per week at the workplace. Visit the CDCs Workplace Health Model for more.

The Chronic Disease Partners Model Policy work group develops policies to help you make positive changes in your workplace. Check out our evidence-based model policies.

The Worksite Health Scorecard Developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is a tool designed to help employers assess the extent to which they have implemented evidence-based health promotion interventions or strategies in their worksites to prevent heart disease, stroke, and related conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

The CDC offers several Assessment Tools for both employees and employers.

Chronic diseases can affect people in different ways. Employers should consider specific strategies for each type of health challenge. The strategies outlined here can be used as a guide to help employers create healthier workplaces. Remember, workplace wellness programs should be tailored to best fit the needs of your organization.

• Alcohol
• Arthritis / Osteoporosis
• Asthma
• Breastfeeding
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Heart Disease and Stroke
• Injury Prevention & Safety
• Mental Health
• Nutrition
• Obesity
• Opioid Addiction
• Oral Health
• Physical Activity
• Tobacco Use
• Work-Life Balance

• Policy & Environmental Barriers
• Workwell Plan
• Workwell Evaluation
• Potential Partners for Workplace Projects
• Workplace Wellness Assessment