City of Kamloops Corporate Wellness Programming Guide

Corporate Wellness Programming Guide

Welcome to Wellness Works! By investing in the health and wellness of your employees you are also investing in your bottom line.

Mission Statement:
Wellness Works is dedicated to creating and implementing fun and engaging opportunities for employees to promote health and well being through a comprehensive wellness program. We will continue to strive to create an inclusive program that addresses employee needs reaching from the individual to a community level.

Fostering the development of a healthy workforce within the framework of an organization.

History of Wellness Works

In 2002, a group of enthusiastic City of Kamloops employees collaborated to create a workplace wellness program for employees. With support from the Senior Management team, Wellness Works was created. Since its conception, this program has grown to offer various activities and initiatives designed to promote a healthy workplace for the City of Kamloops staff. Some successful initiatives made available to City of Kamloops employees include Canadas Healthy Workplace Week, Weight Watchers, nicotine cessation programs, Walk for Wellness, Hearts @ Work Health Program, and many more. The City staff Wellness Works program also encourages employees to take an active role in the community and has participated in events such as Run for the Cure, Terry Fox Run, Adopt-A-Road, Operation Red Nose, and the Rivers Trail Wellness Walk.

Expansion
Due to an overwhelmingly positive response from City of Kamloops staff, the decision was made to offer aspects of this highly successful program to the Kamloops business community. The comprehensive and innovative design of this new community-focused Wellness Works program allows employers to select from a series of wellness initiatives varying from physical fitness, to nutrition, to risk factor prevention, and much more in helping to create a personalized wellness approach to suit each businesses need.

Table of Contents: Start It Up Right!

Summary of included programs in basic Wellness Works subscription. A. What Employees Want 1. Employee Interest Survey 2. TCC Quarterly Electronic Newsletter 3. Wellness Works Website 4. Welcome to Wellness Health Fair B. Let's Get Physical 1. Stairway to Health 2. Hike the Sights 3. TCC Corporate Wellness Pass C. Join the Fun, Get Involved 1. Corporate Community Challenges 2. Adopt-A-Road

Optimal Wellness!
Summary of additional programs available to custom build a corporate wellness program (available at extra cost). A. Jump Start Your Health 1. Assessment Services B. Let's Get Physical 1. Walk for Health Pedometer Program 2. Fitness Blast Sessions 3. Train Smart 4. Sensational Survivors C. Starting Blocks to a Healthy Lifestyle 1. Grocery Tours 2. Group Seminars 3. Nutrition Series Lunch 'n Learn 4. Lunch 'n Learn (general topics) 5. Tobacco Reduction Program D. Join the Fun, Get Involved 1. Healthy Workplace Month 2. Mental Health Seminars 3. Wellness Days 4. Ten-week Corporate Challenges E. Ancillary Services 1. Corporate Wellness Consultant 2. Corporate Newsletters 3. Weight Watchers

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How to Use the Corporate Wellness Programming Guide

The Wellness Works Program is designed to lead your organization in creating the optimal wellness program for your staff. Included in this program guide are the components of a Start It Up Right subscription with Wellness Works, as well as a comprehensive list of programs that can be added on to create your customize wellness program, which can be found in the Optimal Wellness section. Each Start It Up Right subscription to Wellness Works is valid for one year and includes the following programs:

Thank you for your interest in Wellness Works Please contact the Wellness Coordinator at 250-828-3698 with questions or comments.

A. What Employees Want

1. 2. 3. 4. Employee Interest Survey TCC Quarterly Electronic Newsletter Wellness Works Website Welcome to Wellness Health Fair

B. Let's Get Physical

1. 2. 3. Stairway to Health Hike the Sights TCC Corporate Wellness Pass

C. Join the Fun, Get Involved

1. 2. Cost: Bronze (1 - 49 employees) - $2,300 Silver (50 - 99 employees) - $3,500 Gold (100+ employees) - $5,000 Corporate Community Challenges Adopt-A-Road

Check out our comprehensive selection of additional programs under "Optimal Wellness".

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A. What Employees Want
1. Employee Interest Survey
Information

What Employees Want

The Employee Interest Survey was developed with adaptations from the British Heart Foundations "Think Fit!" sample questionnaire and "employee assessment" questionnaire. It is designed as an easy to use tool to target employee interests within the scope of a wellness program. The employee survey will be administered on two separate occasions throughout the subscription period: initially to determine the specific needs of the organization and again nearing the end of the subscription period to gauge employee satisfaction with the Wellness Works program. By assessing and addressing the specific need of employees through wellness initiatives, employers can be confident that employees will benefit from the implementation of new programming. Program Description The Employee Interest Survey can be delivered in paper or electronic format. In order to obtain the best possible information on workplace health, this survey should be offered to all employees and is best completed on existing employee work time for optimal response. Completion time for the survey is approximately ten minutes per employee. In order to obtain optimal response rates for the survey, it is important to generate some excitement prior to implementation. The Wellness Coordinator will assist the organization in delivering an "upcoming survey notice" at least one week prior to implementation; in delivering this notice, it is important to state whether an incentive will be provided for participation as this will likely result in a higher response rate. The Wellness Coordinator can assist in the arrangement of an incentive with the employer. If surveys are distributed in paper format, they will be delivered by the Wellness Coordinator at an established time, completed and returned to a sealed envelope that will be returned for analysis. If using electronic format, the survey will be distributed via email and returned to the Wellness Coordinator for analysis. Once the process is complete, please allow two to three weeks for processing. Once the surveys are processed, the Wellness Coordinator will contact the employer to establish a time to review results and make recommendations. Program Includes Employee Interest Survey. Coordination of upcoming survey notice. Implementation of the survey. Analysis of results. Presentation of results and recommendations to employer, also available in electronic format. Coordination of incentive for participation.

Potential Add-ons (available at an additional cost) (available at an additional cost) Cost: Included in Start It Up Right subscription.

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2. TCC Quarterly Electronic Newsletter

Information Created and delivered from the fitness and wellness staff at the Tournament Capital Centre, this unique newsletter will be delivered in electronic format to on a quarterly basis. Keep up to date on events and programs at the Tournament Capital Centre, in addition to nutrition and fitness tips. This newsletter will serve as a reminder of all the exciting offerings of your corporate wellness program. Program Description The TCC Quarterly electronic newsletter will be delivered via email to one representative within the organization. This individual will be responsible to distribute the newsletter to employees via email/ hardcopy. In addition the recent and past issues of the newsletter will be available to download from the Wellness Works Website, so you will never have to miss an issue. Content will be specific to fitness and wellness, including information regarding nutrition, fitness, announcements and more. Program Includes Quarterly distribution of electronic newsletter to organization representative. Archive newsletters available on the Wellness Works website.

Visit the Wellness Works website at www.kamloops.ca/ wellness.

Cost: Included in Start It Up Right subscription.

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3. Wellness Works Website

Information An unparalleled resource to any wellness program is the availability of up-to-date wellness programming to employees. The Wellness Works website will provide a secure site specific to your organization and be customized to reflect your specific program offerings. Including exciting features such as weekly nutrition and fitness tips, event calendar and announcements, this resource will help keep you and your employees engaged in your corporate wellness initiative. Program Description The Wellness Works Website will be customized to reflect the corporate wellness program built by your organization. Login information will be provided to one representative from the organization to be distributed to all employees. Login and website usage will be valid for one year with a Start It Up Right subscription. Regular updates and website maintenance will be completed by the Wellness Works Coordinator. Check out the Wellness Works website at www.kamloops.ca/wellness. Program Includes Employee access to Wellness Works website. Regular maintenance and updates to be completed by the Wellness Coordinator.

Cost: Included in Start It Up Right subscription.

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4. Welcome to Wellness Health Fair

Information Upon initiation of Wellness Works as a service available to employees, it is important for an employer to showcase their commitment to their employees. This initiative is a fun and interactive way to show employees the great programs available through their new Wellness Program. Program Description The Welcome to Wellness Health Fair will feature a variety of different stations that employees can visit at a convenient time during the workday to sample new features available through the Wellness Works program. Stations can include blood pressure monitoring, postural assessment, waist circumference measures, information pamphlets on free services through Wellness Works, healthy snacks, nutrition tips, and many more. The Welcome to Wellness Health Fair will be completed over a maximum of four hours to allow all employees to access the service. The Welcome to Wellness Health Fair is an initiative that is included in the price of any Wellness Works Subscription. It can be used to showcase different programs available or tailored to the specific needs of the organization. Contact the Wellness Coordinator to tailor your Welcome to Wellness Fair today! Program Includes Set up fair including service demonstrations at the workplace. Qualified staff to deliver the health fair. - Communication with the organization to customize health fair if requested. - Coordination with the Wellness Coordinator of location and time for the health fair. - Assistance in promoting the Welcome to Wellness Health Fair to interested employees Cost: Included in subscription

Showcase your Wellness Works program with the Welcome to Wellness Works Health Fair.

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B. Let's Get Physical

1. Stairway to Health
Information Stairway to Health is a national initiative created in partnership with the Canadian Public Health Agency and the Canadian Council for Health and Active Living at Work. This program was created to encourage employee physical activity within the work environment. Stairway to Health is a very simple program to implement; however, it can lead to increased morale in the workplace, higher energy levels, and increased health and well-being. This program is possible in any workplace with access to a stairwell, and can be a great motivational tool to encourage employees to take control of their health. By adding stair climbing to an employee's day, they are working towards accumulating 30 minutes of daily physical activity as recommended by the US Surgeon General. Program Description Stairway to Health is centered around increasing the use of existing stairwells on a day-to-day basis. This program does not require any special equipment (as most businesses have existing stairwells), is accessible to all employees, and a great way to encourage physical activity within the workplace. Launching this initiative within a workplace is an excellent way to demonstrate to employee's that their employer is taking an active interest in their health and can serve as a great motivator to participate. The initial launch of this program includes a survey of current stairwell use, one or two Lunch 'n Learn sessions to introduce the program, and an information sheet on the benefits of stair climbing. Additional tools, such as signage to highlight stairwell location are also available. This program can be run in a variety of ways, including individual or team stair climbing challenges. Team challenges are an excellent way to build new working relationships, inspire participation, and motivate employees. Employee challenges can be run over the course of a specified time period (e.g. most flights in one week), can be based on a specified number of flights climbed, or on reaching a goal (e.g. climbing the CN Tower). In order to maintain interest in the program, it is essential to reward or recognize employees who are successful in the program, as well as to continue to offer new challenges to inspire employee participation. Program includes Employee survey on stairwell use. Lunch 'n Learn session to launch initiative (maximum two). Employee information sheet on benefits of stair climbing. Initial employee challenge. Stairwell signage. Team challenge Coordination. Follow-up Lunch 'n Learn session for general physical activity guidelines

Potential Add-ons (available at an additional cost)

Cost: Included in subscription

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2. Hike the Sights

Information Hike the Sights is an initiative designed to showcase the extraordinary terrain the City of Kamloops has to offer. This program is an excellent way to promote physical activity while enjoying the natural beauty of the City. Hike the Sights is an excellent program that is available to employees of all fitness levels. Hike the Sights offers the expertise of a hiking guide to lead employees through the discovery of hiking trails around the City. This initiative is an important component to any wellness program as it showcases access to free amenities for employees as well as develops camaraderie within the workplace. Program Description Hike the Sights is easy to launch and implement. The Wellness Coordinator will work with the corporation to create awareness within the workplace through the use of the Wellness Works website and information brochures. Once awareness is created within the workplace, the Wellness Coordinator will provide hike sites and times via the Wellness Works website. Additionally, a hard copy schedule will be made available to the workplace to display in high traffic employee areas. Hike locations, times, distances, and skill levels will vary throughout the year in order to provide diversity and ongoing challenges for employees. Hikes will be organized on a bimonthly basis from March through November. Each hike location will be identified at the start point for increased visibility. Additional hike times may be scheduled based on employee interest. This initiative will be based on participation from various different businesses, which will ensure participation as well as provide opportunities to network with other individuals within the community. By exploring the surrounding community under the guidance of an experienced hike leader, employees are accessing valuable resources to ensure long-term physical activity. Program Includes Ongoing updated hiking schedules. Certified instructor lead hikes within the community. Lunch 'n Learn session on general activity guidelines. Wellness Works pedometer. Wellness Works water bottle.

Discover the extraordinary terrain the City of Kamloops has to offer.

Potential Add-ons (available at an additional cost)

Cost: Included in subscription.

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3. Corporate Wellness Pass

Information As an employer, health and wellbeing of employees is paramount in ensuring productivity and satisfaction of employees. One of the key components to healthy employees is physical activity. With this in mind, the Corporate Wellness Pass was created at the Tournament Capital Centre. Whether you have five employees or 100+ employees, the Corporate Wellness Pass is a positive way to promote employee physical activity. Additionally, it poses no cost to the organization! Program Description The Tournament Capital Centre is a full fitness facility offering all the amenities of fitness, including two fully equipped gyms, the Wellness Centre and the Athlete Performance Centre, to meet all levels of weight, cardio, and functional fitness; a 200 m indoor track and 400 m outdoor track; the Canada Games Aquatic center featuring 50 m, eight-lane competition sized pool with waterslide, leisure pool, steam room, sauna, and hot tub. With all facilities on site, the Tournament Capital Centre is equipped to meet the needs of all individuals, regardless of interest or physical ability. The Corporate Wellness Pass is based on number of employees within an organization, and from this, three discounted membership prices are available for full facility access. An employer with 5 to 50 employees qualifies for a "Bronze" level discount (10%) with an annual rate of $432* for individuals or $864** for families. Employers with 51 to 100 employees qualify for a "Silver" level discount (15%) with an annual ate of $408* for individuals or $816 **for families. Employers with 100+ employees receive a "Gold" level discount (20%) with an annual rate of $384* for individuals and $768** for families. This program is very easy to implement; simply contact the Tournament Capital Centre to register your business. As there is no cost to the employer to register a business, this service is a valuable addition to any corporate wellness initiative.
*Payment up front, or in the form of monthly automatic payment plans. Annual membership must be purchased to qualify for discounted rate. Subject to administration fees. **Families include: two adults with their children 18 years and under.

Program Includes Discounted Corporate Wellness Pass. Registration of business with Tournament Capital Centre.

Cost: Included in subscription

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C. Join the Fun, Get Involved
1. Community Corporate Challenges
Program Information Community corporate challenges will be organized through the Wellness Coordinator and will occur throughout the year. All organization will be invited to join and participate in various challenges throughout the year. Program Description At various times throughout the year, the Wellness Coordinator will make an organization aware that a corporate challenge is occurring. The Wellness Coordinator will provide all necessary materials to host awareness in the organization and support each organization's participation. By participating in community corporate challenges, employers and employees alike will be able to network within the community while increase employee awareness of the importance of health and wellness. An example community corporate challenge could be the Rivers Trail Wellness Walk. This annual walk is held over an 18 km section of the Rivers Trail. This walk can be completed based on ability level as a 3, 6, 9, or 18 km walk. Wellness Works will challenge all employees to participate in the walk and try to achieve the furthest cumulated distance walked. The organization that walks the furthest will receive recognition through Wellness Works as well as receive an incentive for participation! Various community challenges will be available throughout the year and may or may not have a registration cost (varies with event type). For example, the Rivers Trail Wellness Walk is a free community event, which would be offered at no additional cost to the organization. Program Includes An awareness campaign within the workplace for interested employees. Recognition for participants in the challenge.

Boost employee morale by adopting a road to help keep the City beautiful.

Cost: Included in subscription*.

*Excludes registration/admission fees for events

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2. Adopt-A-Road
Information Adopt-A-Road is an initiative through the City of Kamloops that provides organizations, clubs, and citizens the opportunity to help keep Kamloops beautiful. This program relies on volunteers within the City of Kamloops to donate their time to collect litter and debris along arterial frontages. By registering for this initiative, an organization can demonstrate leadership within the community and foster a greater sense of community within its employees. Program Description Adopt-A-Road is based on a minimum of three annual organized litter collections along a chosen road in Kamloops. The City of Kamloops will provide supplies necessary to complete the task, with the organization providing the volunteers. Each organization is free to choose any three occasions throughout the year when litter collection is convenient for employees and must only provide 24 hours notice to arrange for pickup of supplies from the City. Once an organization has successfully completed the initial litter cleanup, the City of Kamloops will post and maintain an Adopt-A-Road sign stating the name of the volunteering organization. Signage recognizing the organization will remain in place for the duration of the commitment period of the organization (at least two years). Program Includes Supplies for roadway cleanup. Recognition sign on roadway. Litter pickup on day following collection. Third party liability insurance for registered volunteers. Volunteer based

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Optimal Wellness!
Additional Programming to customize your Wellness Program (cost details included).

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Jump Start Your Health

1. Assessment Services
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In starting any new program, it is vital to know where your starting point is.

Ever wonder how fit your employees really are? How would they stack up against national averages for health and fitness? This service will provide employees with a baseline risk factor assessment, fitness testing, effective goal setting, and exercise recommendations! Program Description Assessments are an important component in determine health and wellness, as well as to prepare employees for safe exercise. There are several options for assessments available for employees. Comprehensive Fitness Assessment Cost: $70/employee This assessment is completed at the Tournament Capital Centre/ Westsyde Community Centre over a one-hour period. It consists of a comprehensive health screening, a full fitness assessment, and a review of findings. A report will be completed including recommendations for success. Exercise Consultation Cost: $30/employee Spend 30 minutes with a City of Kamloops Kinesiologist to complete a health history review, a short goal setting session, and a short fitness assessment (including muscular strength and posture). Finish off with a comprehensive review of findings and recommendations for success. Mini-Assessment Cost: $20/employee Spend 15 minutes with a City of Kamloops Kinesiologist to assess waist circumference, complete one muscular strength test, and undergo a brief postural assessment. Employees will be sent home with an information package regarding general fitness guidelines and explanation of tests completed. Ergonomic Assessment Cost: $70/hour This is assessment is by request only. A Kinesiologist will be available over a one-hour period to observe job demands and make recommendations to increase the safety of a workstation through proper ergonomics. This assessment will include a written report including recommendations set forth by a Kinesiologist. 14

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All employees participating in an assessment must complete informed consent prior to participation. The Comprehensive Fitness Assessment must be completed in a gym setting (e.g. TCC or employee gym, if available). Exercise Consultations and Mini-Assessments can be completed on site at any workplace. This service can be completed on its own or can be joined with another wellness event (e.g. Wellness Day, Healthy Workplace Week, or a Corporate Challenge). Program Includes - Time coordination with Wellness Coordinator for Kinesiologist. - Assistance for venue organization with Wellness Coordinator. - Promotional material leading up to event and registration information. - Additional information for employees (specific to assessment selected).

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B.

Let's Get Physical

1. Walk for Health Pedometer Program
Information Walk for Health is a workplace initiative designed to encourage individuals to become more physically active by promoting a simple modality of action: walking! This program is designed in such a way to encourage individuals to begin to accumulate the minimum recommended 30 minutes of activity per day, as recommended by the US Surgeon General. 30 minutes of physical activity is needed on most days of the week to obtain health benefits; through the use of pedometers and this walking program, employees are challenged to increase their physical activity in a fun and interactive way. Program Description Walk for Health is designed around the use of simple pedometers to track the amount of steps an individual logs per day. The average sedentary individual logs only 1,000 to 3,000 steps per day, whereas more active individuals log 10,000+ steps per day. Walk for Health is an initiative that can be run on an individual basis or in a team style format. On an individual basis, employees are encouraged to track their own steps per day and challenged to increase their personal step count. In a team style format, individuals are brought together though varying departments or create their own teams to compete within the company. Alternately, businesses can compete with each other in a team format to complete a certain distance/timeline for a challenge. To ensure success when offering a Walk for Health program, specific timelines can prove to be very beneficial. Suggested timelines include 6-week, 12-week, and 16-week challenges. By setting specific time constraints, employees will remain engaged within the challenge and are more likely to succeed.

Encourage employees to reach 10,000 steps a day for health and well-being.

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There are a number of fun and interactive ways to generate excitement within this program. A possible add-on to this program is an online tool using interactive maps to track step challenges around the world. This tool can be used in a group or individual format and provides up-to-the-moment interactive feedback on team challenges, steps accomplished, and distance traveled. Another alternative is to establish challenges specifically within the company based on number of steps traveled. Having goals to accomplish with incentives or recognition of progress and participation is a great way to keep people involved! Program Includes Wellness Works pedometer. Wellness Works water bottle. Wellness Works log book. Employee handout: Get Up and Get Active (information on walking program and step progression). Lunch 'n Learn Session: General Fitness Guidelines and Walking. Team challenge coordination. Online virtual walking challenge (contact the Wellness Coordinator for details).

Potential Add-ons (available at an additional cost)

Contact the Wellness Coordinator for details on additional features Cost: $15/employee

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2. Fitness Blast Sessions

Information Many employees find it difficult to find the time for physical activity in their day. It is with this in mind that Fitness Blast sessions were developed. Fitness Blast Sessions are 45-minute exercise sessions that can be held at the workplace (space permitting) or at the Tournament Capital Centre. This program is flexible to the needs of the organization in that a class can be held over the noon hour or in the evening and can be developed over a series of weeks (e.g. a six-week session) or several different classes can be offered to suit varying needs.

Fitness Blast sessions are ideal for the busy professional. Try a new 45-minute class!

Program Description Fitness Blast Sessions are ideal for the busy professional as they are shorter in format than most group fitness classes and are customizable to the organizations needs. The Wellness Coordinator will work with the organization to identify the desired class and will help to assist in the selection of a location as well as arrange for a fitness leader to deliver the class. Each session will be held over 45 minutes, allowing employees time to arrive and depart in a timely manner. In addition, each class will be led by a certified fitness leader to ensure the safety of participants. Registration is required; therefore, the Wellness Coordinator will provide registration information, which will be made available to all employees. Program Includes Organization of location and fitness leader. Needs assessment and registration provided with support from the organization. Class format and type in conjunction with the organization. Discounted class rate.

Cost: $6/employee (up to a maximum of $30-$40*), after five to six registered employees, additional employee registration is at no cost.
*Rate will vary with class selection

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3. Train Smart
Information So you have joined a gym, now what? Most individuals joining a gym, be it the first time or not, generally need some help to start training successfully. Train Smart is an initiative based around three different programs offered at the Tournament Capital Centre: Start Smart Personal Training, SportFit, and Train with a Kin. Working with a qualified professional, regardless of ability, will help employees get the most out of their health and fitness pursuits and ensure long-term exercise behaviours and success. In addition, by registering your company with the Tournament Capital Centre Corporate Wellness Pass, employees are eligible to receive an initial training sessions at a reduced rate. Program Description Train Smart is based around three different services provided through the Tournament Capital Centre: Start Smart Personal Training $90/employee Delivered by a certified personal trainer, Start Smart is a great program for beginners to novice exercisers who are apparently healthy. There are several package options when beginning with Start Smart. The first step is to begin with a Start Smart 90-minute session, which includes a fitness assessment, goal review, and personalized exercise program. Once this session is completed, employees have the option of continuing exercise independently or, should they choose, return for a 60-minute update session to measure progress and update their exercise program. Alternatively, employees can continue to train with a personal trainer on a regular basis with a package such as Start Smart 4 or 8 to maintain more regular contact through 60-minute sessions on an as needed basis. SportFit $60/employee Delivered by a certified personal trainer, SportFit is designed for higher functioning individuals with a significant exercise history. This program is appropriate for healthy individuals with no apparent health risks and who are looking for a more sport oriented training program. Prior to commencing this program, all individuals are required to complete a health screening form. Once the individual has completed the health screening, they are registered and can choose to complete one session, four sessions, or eight sessions of prescribed exercise. Train with a Kin $70/employee A Kinesiologist is a professional holding a Bachelors Degree focusing on the movement and physiology of the human body. This program is suited for any individual suffering from a chronic condition, injury, or other health concern. A Kinesiologist can help prescribe safe exercise to help ensure a speedy recovery and will work within the parameters of an individuals needs. When starting with this program, each individual must undergo a specific fitness assessment and health screen; included in this is a review of the assessment and recommendations for success. Following the initial assessment, individuals proceed to Train with a Kin 2, where the recommendations from the initial assessment are translated into an individual exercise prescription. For individuals interested in more guided exercise sessions and ongoing program progression, a variety of packages are available, including Train with a Kin 4, 8, 10, and 15, each consisting of a series of 60-minute exercise sessions. Once an employee has registered though the Corporate Wellness Pass, an initial session with Start Smart or SportFit or an initial assessment and session of Train with a Kin will be offered at a discounted rate of 10%. All subsequent packages purchased are also offered at a discounted rate of 5%*. Program Includes Information regarding services distributed to workplace. Discounted rate with purchase of the Corporate Wellness Pass. Lunch 'n Learn Session: Meet the Trainers! Why a personal trainer can help you succeed.
*5% discount not available on Train with a Kin 10 or Train with a Kin 15.

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4. Sensational Survivors
Information Have you or one of your employees been diagnosed with cancer? Not sure how to resume exercise safely? Sensational Survivors is a goal-oriented exercise program for women in all stages of cancer treatment and rehabilitation. This program is offered exclusively to women to foster a safe environment to return to activity and to empower women to take back control of their physical fitness. By showcasing this program through a business, employers can translate their compassion and understanding to employees suffering from this terrible disease. Sensational Survivors is offered to employees at a minimal cost to cover program operation. Program Information This program is run specifically for women who have received a diagnosis of cancer recently or in the past. The program is operated out of the Tournament Capital Centre by a team of Kinesiologists to ensure the safety of all participants. Each participant undergoes initial health screening and medical clearance and then completes a cancer-specific fitness assessment. Each participant works one-on-one with a Kinesiologist to learn an exercise prescription tailored for her specific needs. Once the participant receives her exercise prescription, she is introduced to a class setting where she will complete six weeks of biweekly, supervised group classes. Following completion of the class, there are several available options for continuing activity within the Tournament Capital Centre. This program is offered at no cost to the employer; however, there is a nominal cost to each participant. Information will be provided to the employer to post in public workspaces to promote this program to employees. Program Includes Promotional materials to be available to employees. Cost: $105/participant

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C. Starting Blocks to a Healthy Lifestyle

1. Corporate Grocery Tours:
Information With so much available information regarding nutritional recommendations, it is sometimes difficult to pinpoint exactly what it is that comprises healthy eating. With this in mind, Wellness Works has developed a series of educational grocery tours to assist employees in making healthy food choices. Through three distinct options, it is possible to customize each grocery tour to the specific need within your organization. Program Description There are three options for grocery tours organized through the Tournament Capital Centre's Registered Holistic Nutritionist available to employees. Each grocery tour will provide education surrounding healthy food selection, chemicals and preservatives, adding variety in food choices, and healthy snacking. In addition, label reading education will be provided. Nature's Fare Night Tour Cost: $150 Conducted from 6:30 to 8:30 pm, this tour can accommodate 20-25 employees and will only be made available on a monthly basis. The night tour is offered after store hours and as such, is very conducive to questions and provides a great educational opportunity for employees. Each employee will receive a fabric shopping bag and welcome package in addition to a 10% discount on all products purchased during the tour. The nutritionist will guide employees around the store and provide education on various aspects of nutrition. Nature's Fare Daytime Tour Cost: $75 This option allows for grocery tours conducted during business hours and is therefore limited to a maximum of four employees. The daytime tour is spread over a one-hour period and does not offer any of the additional perks associated with the night tour. Due to the short time frame, questions will be limited as the nutritionist will work to cover all the material necessary for a comprehensive tour. This option is well suited for lunch time slots as employees will have appropriate time to arrive and depart without conflicting with work requirements. Save-On-Foods Corporate Tour Cost: $75 Conducted over a one-hour time period, the Corporate Tour will occur at Save-On-Foods with a maximum of ten employees. Due to the location, this tour will allow for a greater number of employees to participate in the program during store hours. This tour is very flexible with regard to time of day; however, it will consist of information only, with no extras as seen in the Nature's Fare Night Tour. With many varying options such as location, time, and number of employees, it is easy to find a grocery tour that will meet the needs of your employees. Employee information regarding the various options can be presented to the organization upon request to allow employees to request various different options. Program registration will be through the Wellness Coordinator. Should an organization have limited employee interest, various organizations can be combined to fill various grocery tour options, a per person rate will apply with combined groups. Program Includes Employee information regarding various grocery tour options. Coordination with a nutritionist regarding time and location through Wellness Coordinator. Registration through Wellness Coordinator for employees interested in various tours.
*Requests must be submitted two weeks prior to event.

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2. Group Nutritional Seminars
Information As the cornerstone for healthy lifestyles, nutrition and surrounding education are essential for healthy and productive employees. By providing a single educational session or a series of educational seminars, organizations are demonstrating leadership in recognizing employee health as paramount to their organizational success. Developed by the Tournament Capital Centre's Registered Holistic Nutritionist, the following series of seminars provides insightful user-friendly information for any busy employee. By investing in the health of employees through building proper nutritional habits, employers can help their employee's combat stress and fatigue and increase productivity through sound nutrition. Program Description

Let a holistic nutritionist provide insightful, user-friendly information to your employees!

With varying options available for seminar topics, it is easy to select one topic that is suited to your employee's needs. Alternately, by following the whole series of seminars, a complete nutritional educational program is possible! Each seminar requires a time commitment of approximately 90 minutes and can be offered throughout business hours, in the evenings, or on weekends. Basic Nutrition The initial seminar will include education surrounding the importance of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Topics will include healthy choices surrounding carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; combining carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; optimizing daily food intake; daily dietary needs relating to sodium, fibre, and sugar; and time of calories and meal consumption. Nutrition and the Workday This seminar will focus on education surrounding the contributing effects of nutrition on workplace productivity and motivation. Topics will include education surrounding the food, blood sugar, serotonin, and cortisol connection; influence of certain foods on bodily function; effects of stress, mood, energy, and sleep on food choices and their relationship with workplace productivity; and nutrition tips surrounding foods nutritional foods for the office and foods to avoid. Foods Labels Defined This seminar will focus on the essential aspects required to read and interpret food labeling. Topics will include interpretation and understanding of food composition surrounding sodium, fibre, carbohydrates, sugar, and protein; defining preservatives, additives, colour, and chemicals; beneficial sugars versus sugars to be avoided; and tips to shop smarter and eat better. 22

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Smart Nutrition - Restaurant and On the Road Eating This seminar will focus on the nutritional challenges encountered when ordering from a menu and smart tips for nutritional travel. Topics will include education surrounding over consumption at restaurants; specific focus on common menu items for favourite restaurants and coffee shops; tips to prepare for eating out "better" and choosing "better" alternatives in a convenience store; stocking the office with healthful snacks; learn how to travel "nutrition wise"; education surrounding the role of cravings when travelling; and tips on stocking a cooler for successful on the road eating. Eat Right to Sleep Right This seminar will focus on the specific challenges faced by the body when employees are working over various hours throughout the day and evenings. Topics will include education surrounding circadian rhythms and the effects of food metabolism; sugar and salt cravings - why they happen and how to avoid them; and making better food choices at night. Additionally, sleep apnea will be discussed as well as controlling eating patterns throughout the day. Seminars venue can be arranged via the Wellness Coordinator or can be decided in cooperation with the organization. Program Cost Based on a single organization with a minimum of 20 employees Series of five nutritional seminars: $332 Single seminars: $70 Series of five nutritional seminars: $20/employee Single seminars: $5/employee

Based on multiple organizations with a minimum of 16 employees Based on multiple organizations with a minimum of 14 employees

Program Includes: Coordination with a registered nutritionist. Organization of venue with organization. Registration information provided to employees.
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3. Nutrition Series Lunch 'n Learn
Information Lunch 'n Learn sessions provide employees with an opportunity to obtain sound education without the challenge of scheduling in additional time after a workday. The Lunch 'n Learn nutrition series delivered by the Tournament Capital Centre was developed through the registered holistic nutritionist; this series allows for nutritional education to be brought directly to the employees. Program Description Each Lunch 'n Learn session is delivered over a 40 - 45 minute period and will be available to a maximum of 20 employees. These seminars are design to allow employees to enjoy lunch while attending the session (not provided). There are currently two nutritional series available to organization surrounding nutrition as well as a one-hour session entitled "Lunch and Seminar". All series sessions can be made available on a single session basis to meet the needs of your organization. A room will need to be provided by the organization for each session. All other arrangements will be made through communications with the Wellness Coordinator and the organization. Series 1 Session 1: Dietary Needs - Education surrounding average daily nutritional needs with regard to carbohydrates, protein, fats, sodium, and fibre. Additional discussion will focus on importance of spreading calories throughout the day for optimal energy, metabolism, stress management, and digestion. Session 2: Carbohydrates - Specific focus on carbohydrates and their role within the diet. Discussions will include choosing healthy grains, learning the functions of the glycemic index (GI) and using the glycemic index to make healthy carbohydrate choices. Session 3: Proteins and Fats - Learn about the vital role of fats and proteins in the diet. Topics will include: introduction of new protein ideas, education surrounding complete and incomplete amino acids, and the importance of fats and their proper use in the diet. Session 4: Meal Planning - Use education obtained in the first three sessions to develop a week long plan for healthy eating. In a group style format, three-day meal plans will be created and critiqued using quick and efficient meal ideas. Recipes will be distributed throughout this session and Session 5. Session 5: Get Fit at Home - This session will bridge between the importance of nutrition in conjunction with physical activity. Exercises will be demonstrated using a fitness ball, bosu, free weights, and resistance bands. The simple modalities used will assist employees in finding an affordable way to exercise at home or provide simple exercise to perform at the gym. In addition, final recipes will be distributed.

Bring nutrition information directly to your employees!

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Series 2 Session 1: Basic Nutrition - The initial seminar will include education surrounding the importance of carbohydrates, fats and protein. Topics will include healthy choices surrounding carbohydrates, fats, and proteins; daily dietary needs relating to sodium, fibre, and sugar; and time of calories and meal consumption. Session 2: Nutrition and the Workday - This seminar will focus on education surrounding the contributing effects of nutrition on workplace productivity and motivation. Topics will include education surrounding the food, blood sugar, serotonin, and cortisol connection; influence of certain foods on bodily function; and the effects of stress, mood, energy, and sleep on food choices and their relationship with workplace productivity. Session 3: Foods Labels Defined - This seminar will focus on the essential aspects required to read and interpret food labeling. Topics will include interpretation and understanding of food composition surrounding sodium, fibre, carbohydrates, sugar, and protein; defining preservatives, additives, colour, and chemicals; beneficial sugars versus sugars to be avoided; and tips to shop smarter and eat better. Session 4: Smart Nutrition - Restaurant and On the Road Eating - This seminar will focus on the nutritional challenges encountered when ordering from a menu and smart tips for nutritional travel. Topics will include education surrounding over consumption at restaurants; tips to prepare for eating out "better" and choosing "better" alternatives in a restaurant; stocking the office with healthful snacks; learn how to travel "nutrition wise"; tips on stocking a cooler for on the road eating; and convenience store eating. Session 5: Eat Right to Sleep Right - This seminar will focus on the specific challenges faced by the body when employees are working over various hours throughout the day and evenings. Topics will include education surrounding circadian rhythms and the effects of food metabolism; sugar and salt cravings - why they happen and how to avoid them; and making better food choices at night. Additional Options Lunch and Seminar - In this one-hour series, the registered holistic nutritionist will supply lunch for a maximum of 15 employees. The nutritionist will use the lunch as a teaching tool to educate employees on the importance of whole and healthy foods. All recipes will be provided for employees at the end of the lunch. Lunch 'n Learn cost: $45/session Lunch and seminar cost: Education cost: $45, Lunch $12/employee*

Program Cost -

*Minimum 12 employees required.

Program Includes Coordination of time and program information with the Wellness Coordinator. Promotional material can be made available to staff upon request. Lunch and seminar can be added to either series at a reduced cost.

Potential Add-ons (available at an additional cost)

*Requests must be completed two weeks prior to event.

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4. Lunch 'n Learns (General Topics)
Information Lunch 'n Learn sessions are held over a 45-minute period and provide valuable information to employees in a time effective manner. By incorporating a Lunch 'n Learn into an employees day, health behavior awareness is increased without a loss of working hours. Program Description Each Lunch 'n Learn seminar topic will address a specific discussion topic and be presented by a certified professional. Employees are encouraged to bring a lunch or an employer can choose to provide a lunch as an incentive for attendance. Each seminar will be limited to a maximum of 20 employees and will be held at the workplace. There are many topics that may be available for presentation, please submit a request to the Wellness Coordinator to customize a discussion topic.

Set achievable goals related to smoking cessation.

Walk the Walk - Discussion will center on health benefits associated with regular walking, methods to monitor walking intensity, and strategies to increase walking. General Fitness Guidelines - This seminar will focus on the general training principles to begin safe exercise. Topics will include appropriate exercise behaviors highlighting cardiovascular fitness, resistance exercise and flexibility recommendations. Meet the Trainers! Why a personal trainer can help you succeed - This seminar will introduce the benefits of working with a qualified fitness professional to begin safe exercise behaviour. Topics will include a review of goal setting, importance of health screening with exercise, and safe exercise progression.

Cost: $40/session Program Includes Coordination of discussion topic and instructor. Coordination of Lunch 'n Learn location. Assistance with coordination of awareness within the workplace. Lunch to be provided by employer. Additional topics available (contact the Wellness Coordinator for details).

Potential Add-on -

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5. Tobacco Reduction Program
Program Description Waters Wellness Consulting offers the following three program options: Individual Client Counselling $249/employee In this program, employees are seen on a one-on-one basis with a tobacco treatment specialist. This program includes a total of five sessions with each employee. The initial session will take place at either a consulting office or the employee's home. Follow-up appointments will be conducted one week following the initial consultation and in the one, two, and three months following (at the consulting office or by phone). Sessions will include cognitive-behavioral, pharmacotherapy and relapse prevention strategies. To assists in the counselling process, clients will review their goals relating to tobacco reduction, strategies that have been successful/failed in the past, readiness and confidence to reduce tobacco use, and create an action plan for success. Group Sessions $99/employee Group sessions will occur in the community on a bi/tri-annual basis, generally occurring in the evening hours. Each series of group sessions will run for a total of six sessions. Employees are welcome to enroll in a community-based group session. However, if a corporation identifies a specific need within an organization a specific group session can be accommodate for the organization's employees. A minimum of eight employees are required to conduct a group seminar for a corporate organization. Contact the Wellness Coordinator for details. Corporate Workplace Wellness Seminars Variable Rates Seminars are available to be conducted over a one-hour/half day/full day basis. Seminar topics may include workplace wellness and health behaviour change and tobacco dependence treatment. Contact the Wellness Coordinator for details.

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D. Join the Fun, Get Involved
1. Healthy Workplace Month
Information Healthy Workplace Month is an annual event presented though Great-West Life, the Canadian Centre for Health and Occupational Safety, and the National Quality Institute. In 2008, this event was transformed from a one-week initiative to a month long challenge. Wellness Works would like to recognize this event and support organizations in launching their own Healthy Workplace Month. Program Description Employers/organization will identify one individual to act as the "Healthy Workplace Month Champion". This individual will work with the Wellness Coordinator to register an organization for the challenge and create a monthly event calendar supporting each weekly theme. Wellness Works and the City of Kamloops will also offer supplementary services available to all employees participating in the month long challenge. To increase interest and participation, Wellness Works will create a series of free events to create a community Corporate Challenge in conjunction with Healthy Workplace Week. Possible events can include a free trial fitness class for employees (week one), a free workplace seminar on stress management (week two), organization of corporate team building event such as initiation of Adopt-A-Road (week three), and a free employee hike (week four). With employee registration, each corporate team will accumulate points and a winner will be announced at the end of Healthy Workplace month. The Wellness Coordinator will work with each organization to create awareness and develop incentives for employee/employer participation in Healthy Workplace Month. By creating a customized Healthy Workplace Challenge, employers can demonstrate care and interest in an employee's health and wellness! Program Includes Work with the Wellness coordinator to develop a monthly event calendar, and register organization Free employee events throughout the month long challenge Awareness Campaign in conjunction with the Wellness coordinator Recognition through Wellness Works for organization participation and success throughout Wellness Works Corporate Challenge

An employee's mental health is equally as important as his or her physical health.

Cost: quote available*

*Requests must be submitted four weeks prior to event.

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2. Mental Health Seminars
Information An employee's mental health is equally as important as an employee's physical health; with this in mind, a series of mental health seminars are available to employers to enhance the mental health of their employees. Each available topic will provide invaluable skills to employee's to help build the necessary skills to cope with challenging life events. Program Description With the varying needs of each organization, there are several options and topics available to select. Topics vary in subject matter and length (1 - 20 hours). Seminars can be held at the workplace or Tournament Capital Centre. Cost will vary depending on course selection, presenter, and location. Please contact the Wellness Coordinator for more details. One-hour Seminar Topics Presented by Citation Consulting a) Developing and Maintaining Your Self-esteem This session will focus on how to assess your self-esteem, develop strategies for increasing specific areas and maintaining these. This session will explore the important ingredients in effective communication and strategies to improve and maintain assertive communication in or out of the workplace We will explore in this session the key aspects of conflict and outline some strategies for dealing with it effectively. This session will outline what qualities define healthy relationships and how to encourage these aspects. This session will incorporate some of the previous sessions in effectively dealing with difficult people. This session will present an overview of aspects of causes and symptoms of stress and some strategies for effectively managing it. This session will give an overview of significant mental health problems (e.g. anxiety, depression, attention deficit) that occur in the workplace and some strategies and resources for dealing with them. This session will explore people's typical hopes and fears about retirement and how to prepare for the emotional, relational, social, and spiritual and health aspects. This session will focus on kinds of change, positive and negative effects of change, and how we might best cope with it. This session will outline some specific strategies for making decisions and solving difficult problems.

b) Communicating Assertively c)

Managing Conflict in the Workplace

d) Healthy Relationships e) Dealing with Difficult People f) Stress Management

g) Mental Health in the Workplace

h) Retirement Planning i)

Dealing with Change

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Decision-Making and Problem-solving

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Presented by Bond Therapeutics k) Managing Time l) Does time manage you or do you manage it? How do you manage your time? A personal health assessment that helps identify the quality of your personal life, followed by a discussion on how to enhance it. Are you in your day-timer? A look at the five aspects of who we are and how we care for ourselves, including a "my favorite things" exercise! Passive, aggressive, assertive - how do you communicate? Includes a discussion on healthy thinking. A discussion on the value of developing a healthy network of friends, family, and co-workers that will provide us the physical and emotional comfort we need. Two out of three Canadians are coping with moderate to high levels of stress in their daily lives. Learn practical techniques like progressive muscle relation, breath work, meditation, and visualizations. Creating a road map for a healthy life.

"Those who think they have no time for bodily exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness."
Edward Stanley

Work - Life Balance

m) Self-care/Esteem

n) Communication

o) Social Supports

p)

Managing Stress

Take a seminar to learn about work-life balance and time management.

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Values Beliefs and Choices

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r) Five areas of Life Model A look at cognitive behavioral therapy and the interaction between external circumstances and internal responsibilities.

8 - 10 Session Seminar Topics (16 - 20 hours) Presented by Bond Therapeutics a) Boundaries 3) 4) When to say yes, when to say no. An in depth workshop on the various communication styles, focusing on assertiveness skills. A Changeways cognitive behavioural therapy workshop to develop skills and tools for managing the symptoms of depression. A Changeways cognitive behavioral therapy workshop designed to create a tool box of relaxation skills.

b) Assertiveness Skills Depression Management

Relaxation Training

Program Includes Coordination with the Wellness Coordinator for seminar location and presenter. Cost: Variable with Presenter/Seminar length. Contact the Wellness Coordinator for details.
*Requests must be submitted three weeks prior to event.

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3. Wellness Days
Program Information Highlight specific aspects of health and wellness using a designated "Wellness Day". This program can be created based on an organizations needs and interests. Wellness Days highlight the importance of wellness within the workplace and are accessible to all employees at the workplace. Program Details Wellness Days can be created to fit the workplace! This program can be run over a morning/afternoon, a whole day, or several days. Working with the Wellness Coordinator to develop a topic or series of topics to cover for a Wellness Day makes this program very flexible. By customizing this program, Wellness Works can meet the need of your specific organization! Some examples include:

Increase awareness for health and wellness. Conduct a Wellness Day.

Conducting a nutrition specific wellness day, which could include a Lunch 'n Learn seminar for employees as well as a healthy choice for snacks provided during working hours. Conducting a mental health day, which could include a mental health seminar for employees and information regarding mental health seminars available in the community. Theme a week - for example, a theme of "Get Active", which would encourage employees to increase physical activity over a one-week period by offering an on-site fitness class, organize a company hike, or support a new initiative such as Adopt-ARoad! Theme a Wellness Fair to Healthy Lifestyle, which could include a whole day wellness fair that employees access on breaks/ lunch or for short periods during the workday. Could including information on physical activity, risk factor information for chronic disease, nutrition information, etc.

Many topics/themes are available upon the request of the organization. Pricing will vary depending on services required and length of event. Please contact the Wellness Coordinator for more details. Program Includes Coordination a theme/event with the Wellness Coordinator. Organization of event implementation and cost details in conjunction with the organization.

Cost: quote available.*

*Request must be submitted four weeks prior to event.

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4. Ten-week Corporate Challenges
Program Information Challenge your employees to achieve better health and wellness behaviours by hosting a ten-week corporate challenge. By enrolling in this program, an employer will have the opportunity to showcase its commitment to employee wellness by challenging their organization to achieve better health. This program is entirely customizable to the needs of the organization and can serve as a great motivator for employee health behavior change. Program Description This challenge is run over a ten-week period and is developed in conjunction with the Wellness Coordinator. Once a challenge has been created, the employer, with the help of Wellness Works, will create awareness for the challenge, provide support services for employee success and develop a long term plan for sustainable employee change. An example challenge could include a ten-week corporate fitness challenge. Over ten weeks, employees will be challenged to increase their physical activity through specific measures (e.g. number of steps/day, minutes of activity/week, etc.). Support services will be available to employees to ensure success. Advertisement for reduced rate corporate gym passes, personal training sessions, on-site group fitness classes, and beginning a pedometer program are all suggestions on getting employees active. By working with the Wellness Coordinator, an employer can ensure that all mediums for communicating effective programs are available to ensure a successful challenge. Prices will vary in accordance with program options and features. Contact the Wellness Coordinator for details. Program Includes Coordination of challenge with the Wellness Coordinator. Coordination of events/support services. Coordination of any additional staff (e.g. fitness leaders/presenters). Awareness campaign, in conjunction with the organization, for employees.

Cost: quote available.*

*Request must be submitted four weeks prior to event.

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Ancillary Services
1. Corporate Wellness Consultant
Work directly with a wellness consultant to develop your personalized workplace wellness program. Cost: $25/hour

2. Corporate Newsletters
Recommendations available through the Wellness Coordinator. Please contact the Wellness Coordinator for details.

3. Weight Watchers
The at-work program. Please Contact the Wellness Coordinator for contact information.

Contact the Wellness Coordinator at 250-828-3698 for further information.

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Danielle Harkies Wellness Coordinator dharkies@kamloops.ca 250-828-3698

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