2017 Wellness Week - January 30-February 3, 2017
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Wellness Week
January 30-February 3, 2017
The Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce's Healthcare Council announces Wellness Week 2017. Wellness Week 2017 is scheduled as January 30-February 3, 2017 and is an effort to heighten the awareness and share the benefits of wellness in the workplace.
The Chamber is encouraging the community to participate during the week to promote wellness in Fort Smith. Ideas for participation for businesses, churches, schools and families are listed below. Be creative and have WELLNESS on your mind the entire week. Additionally, we'd like participants to share their progress, stories and photos with us through tagging the Fort Smith Regional Chamber page on Facebook and Tweeting with the hashtag #FSWellnessWeek.
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Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce
2017 Wellness Week
Schedule of Activities
Wellness plans encourage employees to live healthier, happier lifestyles.
Monday January 30, 2017 |
WELLNESS WORKS—Commit to making wellness a priority—Announce Incentives to encourage participation—Play Healthy Bingo (Click Here )-Distribute Physical Activity Tracker WALK FOR FITNESS-Mall Walk with Jenny Craig-7:00-8:30 am *ask consultant for details |
Tuesday January 31, 2017 |
NUTRITION—Plan a healthy staff breakfast/lunch with a healthy recipe exchange-Implement a wellness pantry by stocking the company’s kitchen for healthy food options |
Wednesday February 1, 2017 |
FITNESS-physical activity challenge with push-up and sit-up contest, obstacle course, etc. Shake it Up! At Sparks Health Systems – Marvin Altman Fitness Center Pool Room, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm. Healthy smoothie station, fresh healthy snacks, nutritional advice, exercise advice, and blood pressure checks. ALL ATTENDEES MAY ENTER TO WIN A FITBIT PROVIDED BY ARCBEST CORPORATION. |
Thursday February 2, 2017 |
CHECK-UPS & VACCINES-participate or host a screening event-host lunch and learn program on the importance of family wellness checks Give blood to the Arkansas Blood Institute at Cooper Clinic 9:30am-3:30pm. ALL ATTENDEES MAY ENTER TO WIN A $50 CHILIS GIFT CARD. WALK FOR FITNESS-Mall Walk with Jenny Craig - 7:00-8:30 am *ask consultant for details |
Friday February 3, 2017 |
STRESS REDUCTION—provide chair massages for employees—acknowledge employees for hard work and let them know their value Attend the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce First Friday Breakfast - Healthy Workplace Awards and Certificates of Participation will be presented, 7:30am-9:00am at UAFS Smith-Pendegraft/Reynolds Room |
Saturday February 4, 2017 |
FOCUS ON FAMILY—encourage employees to spend quality time with family and friends– plan a co-worker picnic with family activities |
Sunday February 5, 2017 |
SPIRITUAL WELLNESS—encourage employees to attend a spiritual service—encourage church leaders to host a sports team, fitness or nutrition class |
Wellness Week will finish strong on Friday with our February First Friday Breakfast where the winners of the Chamber's HEALTHY WORKPLACE AWARD will be announced!
Date and Time
Monday Jan 30, 2017 Friday Feb 3, 2017
January 30 - February 3, 2017
Location
*The Healthcare Council of the Fort Smith Regional Chamber works to support the healthcare industry, grow and sustain health related jobs in the Fort Smith region and provide health related information to the business members and community. For more information on how you can volunteer within the Healthcare Council contact the Chamber office at 479-783-3111.
Contact Information
Carol Smith 479.783.3111
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