Living Life Well

An evidence-based self-management education program developed at Stanford University for people with chronic health problems. These workshops empower participants to take an active role in managing their health by providing them with critical skills needed to handle any chronic condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, or congestive heart failure. Workshops are facilitated by two trained instructors meeting once per week for six weeks. Family members and others who support people with chronic health conditions are also encouraged to attend. In FY17, 2 classes were held for 9 participants.

Walk With Ease

A community-based group walking program specifically designed to help individuals start and maintain a safe walking routine. Certified instructors cover how to warm up and cool down, stretch and set personal exercise goals. Each class includes health education topics related to exercise. After their initial sessions, participants are encouraged to maintain their walking routine by forming independent walking groups. In FY17, 6 Walk With Ease Sessions were held, with 76 participants.

Worksite Wellness

This program is about health promotion activity and organizational policy designed to support healthy behavior in the workplace and improve health outcomes. A positive wellness culture in the workplace contributes to the physical, mental and emotional well-being of workers. The workplace becomes more productive and constructive and helps establish clear and reasonable roles and responsibilities. It provides the organization with a better opportunity to reduce the number of sick days and health-associated costs. The Health Department has established this program within the department and is reaching out to other worksites to grow the program.