BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL WELLNESS PROGRAM Building Blocks to

BUILDING A SUCCESSFUL WELLNESS PROGRAM Building Blocks to Success Dr. Nicole Hare-Everline, CHES May 11, 2016

Bricks to Success • You (Wellness Liaison) Passion for Health Great Ideas (Evidence-based Practices) • Collaborative Partnerships

Building the Foundation: You • Get informed: Best Practices • Talk to experts in the field • Attend health education workshops and conferences • Build relationships with potential partners in health

WELLNESS BEST PRACTICES

What are Best Practices? • Evidence-based Development, implementation and evaluation of effective programs and policies in public health through application of scientific reasoning

Finding Evidence-based Programs • Academic journals • Public Health and Health Education professional organizations • Networking

Building the Foundation: Collaborative Partnerships • Local health organizations, clinics, physician groups, etc. • Collaborate to provide expert health information and programs • Avoid temptation to only promote expert services via brochures: Bring experts onsite!

CASE STUDY

Case Study: City of Houston Overview • Successful Wellness Program • >90% participation in Wellness Programs over last 5 years • medical costs • Data-driven health improvements

Case Study: City of Houston Primary Building Block Executive Leadership Support

Case Study: City of Houston • Varying levels of engagement Low Touch Mid-touch High Touch

Case Study: City of Houston • Partnerships with local health organizations

SUMMARY Put your building blocks to success together

Foundation Knowledge Passion Collaboration

Build your Network • Executive Leadership Support • Collaborative Partnerships

Implement Evidence-Based Practice

QUESTION AND ANSWER