Sample Workplace Wellness Program Ideas

Health Screening:

• Blood pressure

• Breast cancer Screening

• Skin cancer Screening

• Diabetes Screening

• Cholesterol Screening

• Eye exams

• Body-fat Screening

• Influenza (Flu) shots

• Posture screening, spinal assessment

• On-Site child immunizations

• Prostate cancer screenings

• Fitness Screening

• Depression Screening 

Physical Fitness Ideas:

• On-Site excercise room or fitness center

• Walking and/or running club (during lunch hour or breaks)

• On-Site bike rake

• Mind/body classes (yoga, tai chi) initiatives

• Team sports (basketball, volleyball softball)

• Host an exercise equipment swap 

Lifestyle Change or Behavior Change Programs:

• Tobacco cessation

• Weight management initiatives

• Substance abuse initiatives

• Physical Fitness activity

• Stress management initiatives 

Prevention and Safety Programs:

• Back-injury prevention and training

• Education about Ergonomics

• Hand-tool safety initiatives

• Fire safety initiatives 

Health Education, Awareness, and Support Programs:

• Lunch-and-learn or brown-bag wellness seminars (see your EAP for a list)

• Nutrition and diet information, plus provide healthy food alternatives in your vending machines and cafeteria, and provide food storage and preparation facilities to encourage healthier eating

• Prenatal care initiatives

• Work-Life Balance initiatives

• Elder care initiatives

• Cancer survivor support groups

• Financial education 

Stress-Reliever Programs:

• Laughter bulletin board where staff members can post jokes and cartoons (in good taste)

• Visiting massage therapist

• Stretch breaks

• Group lunches or celebrations 

Disease Management Programs:

• Back pain

• Asthma

• Diabetes

• Depression

• Cancer

• Obesity

• Hypertension