"Healthy People in
Healthy Communities"
Worksite Wellness
- Vermont Worksite Wellness Resource
- Fact Sheets & Tips
- Related Programs & Services
- Work Group Membership
- Worksite Wellness Conference
About Worksite Wellness
Health and wellness is receiving a lot of attention in today's workplace
A well-constructed and well-run wellness program can reduce costs and improve employee health and morale. Here in Vermont, more and more work sites are instituting these programs. By providing support and tools such as the Worksite Wellness Resource, the Department of Health is an active partner in helping employers make their wellness efforts a success.
Helping everyone's bottom line
Worksite wellness programs benefit the entire organization. In addition to helping improve the health of employees, successful work sites reap the benefits of lower health care costs, greater productivity, less absenteeism, stronger employee morale and retention, and larger hiring pools.
Resources and information to help make it easy
On this page you will find the Vermont Worksite Wellness Resource, fact sheets, links to additional information and services, and other resources.
If you have any questions or would like assistance with establishing your worksite wellness program, call us at 1-800-464-4343 (toll free within Vermont).
Vermont Worksite Wellness Resource
A step-by-step guide to help your program be a success.
The Worksite Wellness Resource provides employers with the steps and supporting information to aid in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating a worksite wellness program. The Resource focuses on the major risk factors related to chronic disease: poor nutrition, physical inactivity and tobacco use.
A project of the Fit and Healthy Vermonters Worksite Wellness Workgroup.
Fact Sheets & Tips
- Worksite Wellness
- Costs of Obesity
- Vermont Workplaces Support Nursing Moms
- Tips for Assessing Community Physical Activity Resources
Related Programs & Services
Local Physical Activity Resources - Searchable Inventory
Breastfeeding Friendly Employer Project
Quit@Work - Easy to use, comprehensive tool to help employees quit smoking.
Work Group Members
A special thank you to the Fit and Healthy Vermonters Worksite Workgroup for their support and input on this project. Members of the workgroup include representatives from:
- Fletcher Allen Health Care
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont
- MVP
- State of Vermont Department of Human Resources
- The Vermont Blueprint for Health
- The Vermont Employers Health Alliance
- Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
- Rutland Area Worksite Wellness Programs, Lisa Marie Donohue
- Vermont Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity
Worksite Wellness Conference
Vermont Worksite Wellness Conference
and
Governor’s Council Awards
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center
Burlington, VT
Join your collegues from the public and business communities to share and learn about best practices for a healthy workplace, as well as workshops, exhibits, and the presentation of the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports 2011 Worksite Wellness Awards.
Conference brochure and agenda 
2012 Conference Presentation Materials
Keynote Address: A Culture of Wellness Brings a Culture of Productivity
Rosie Ward, Ph.D., MPH, MCHES, Certified Intrinsic Coach
The Intrinsic Factor: Moving Beyond Incentives for Lasting Results
Rosie Ward, Ph.D., MPH, MCHES, Certified Intrinsic Coach
Fundamentals and 11 Keys: How to create a culture that fosters intrinsic motivation
Morella Devost, EdM, MA, Transformation One
Little Bytes About Getting Sandwiched In: Embracing Fully the Circle of Life
Lisa M. Donohue, MA, LMT
Robin Gordon Taft, RN, MS
Get more WOW…NOW! Increasing Engagement and Motivation: Extrinsic to Intrinsic
Tracy D. Gallo, Health Management Consultant, BlueCross Blue Shield of Vermont
Resilience: An Organizational Approach to Improve Emotional Health and Well-Being
Evelyn Sikorski, CSW, CEAP Manager, EFAP, Fletcher Allen Health Care
Lori A. Smith, Wellness Consultant, Hickok and Boardman Group Benefits
Pathways to Optimal Health
Stuart Offer, MS, DC, CSCS, CLC, Wellness Director, YMCA
Using Ergonomic Interface to Engage Employees and Create Solutions
for Solving Soft Tissue Complaints
Louise F. Lynch, PT, CEES, CWCE, Injury and Health Management Solutions
Wellness Break
Jessica Gerhart, Health Educator, Vermont State Employees’ Wellness Program
Chair Pilates
Janet Franz, Vermont Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
Worksite Wellness Awards
2011 Award Recipients Awarded in 2012 |
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RISING STARS |
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Vermont Mutual Insurance Group |
Rising Star |
151-500 |
Green Mountain Power |
Rising Star |
151-500 |
HowardCenter |
Rising Star |
1000+ |
Central Vermont Medical Center |
Rising Star |
1000+ |
BRONZE |
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Town of Marshfield |
Bronze |
1-10 |
Town of Castleton |
Bronze |
11-50 |
Town of Lyndon |
Bronze |
11-50 |
Dwight Asset Management Company |
Bronze |
51-150 |
Merchants Bank |
Bronze |
151-500 |
Greater Burlington YMCA |
Bronze |
151-500 |
Northeast Kingdom Human Services, Inc. |
Bronze |
151-500 |
Springfield Medical Care Service, Inc |
Bronze |
501-999 |
Stratton Mountain Resort |
Bronze |
1000+ |
SILVER |
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Village of Derby Line |
Silver |
1-10 |
Town of Killington |
Silver |
11-50 |
Hallam - ICS |
Silver |
11-50 |
Hickok and Boardman Group Benefits |
Silver |
11-50 |
Sonnax |
Silver |
51-50 |
Engelberth Construction, Inc |
Silver |
51-150 |
Husky Injection Molding Systems |
Silver |
151-500 |
BioTek Instruments, Inc. |
Silver |
151-500 |
National Life Group |
Silver |
501-999 |
Fletcher Allen Health Care |
Silver |
1000+ |
GOLD |
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Village of Derby Center |
Gold |
1-10 |
Vermont League of Cities and Towns |
Gold |
11-50 |
Heritage Family Credit Union |
Gold |
51-150 |
Counseling Service of Addison County |
Gold |
151-500 |
Central Vermont Public Service |
Gold |
501-999 |
City of Burlington |
Gold |
501-999 |
Price Chopper/Golub Corporation |
Gold |
1000+ |
State of Vermont |
Gold |
1000+ |
GOLD STANDARD |
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Chittenden Solid Waste |
Gold Standard |
11-50 |
Ben & Jerry’s |
Gold Standard |
51-150 |
BlueCross BlueShield of Vermont |
Gold Standard |
151-500 |
Rutland Mental Health Services |
Gold Standard |
151-500 |
The Vermont Country Store |
Gold Standard |
151-500 |
Northwestern Medical Center |
Gold Standard |
501-999 |
Goodrich Corporation |
Gold Standard |
501-999 |
Dealer.com |
Gold Standard |
501-999 |
MVP Health Care |
Gold Standard |
1000+ |
Apply for an Award
Apply for a 2011 Worksite Wellness Award
Applications due December 15, 2011
Each year, the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports recognizes Vermont employers which promote a work environment that encourages and enables employees to improve their overall health.
Vermont worksites of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Winners will be recognized at the March 2012 conference. The online application collects information about your wellness interventions, and provides ample space for you to showcase your program.
Questions about the on-line application or the awards event:
Contact Worksite Wellness Committee Chair Donna Diaz
Tel. 802-863-5222 x104
Email: ddiaz@vtso.org
For more information about the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, please visit www.vermontfitness.org.