| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.54 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | Aug. 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
PAE-T2-5: Employee Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Megan
Hammes Manager, UI Wellness UI Human Resources |
Does the institution have an employee assistance or wellness program that provides counseling, referral, and well-being services to employees?:
A brief description of the employee wellness program, policy, or practice:
University Human Resources launched the liveWELL initiative in 2006 as part of the University’s commitment to a healthy campus culture. LiveWELL provides free programs in support of health that have a direct impact on individual health improvement, organizational performance and cost management. Since its inception, program participation has grown tremendously with over 70% of the eligible population completing the Personal Health Assessment (PHA) in 2011. From 2009 through 2011, 80% have completed the PHA at least once. Additionally, The University is proud to be a smoke-free campus, one of many University policies that support health and well-being. Of significance is the program’s positive impact on health risk reduction in the areas of tobacco use, physical inactivity, stress, and nutrition, as well as associated absenteeism and health care costs. A free one-on-one Health Coach Service is a component of the program. University Human Resources also offers a free Employee Assistance Program for faculty, staff, and dependence for emotional well-being support. The University has been designated as a Gold Level Well Workplace by the Wellness Councils of America and a Fit Friendly Workplace by the American Heart Association.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The University of Iowa also supports and participates in the Iowa City Blue Zone project:
http://www.iowacityarea.com/news/detail/Iowa_City_Area_Blue_Zones_Project.aspx
The University of Iowa also supports and participates in the Iowa City Blue Zone project:
http://www.iowacityarea.com/news/detail/Iowa_City_Area_Blue_Zones_Project.aspx
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