Wellness Resources and Associations
The Wellness Agenda
Lee Ann Magnus – Richmond, VA
Lee Ann Magnus is the business development professional focused on the health and wellness industry. She enjoys sharing the benefits of living a healthy lifestyle. Currently, she is the business development director for a wellness center located in Richmond, VA. Her work focuses on helping companies benefit from a healthy and productive workforce. And, she loves to help individuals motivate themselves to take a more active role in leading a healthy lifestyle.
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Greg Magnus – Glen Allen, VA
Greg Magnus is a custom media publisher and owner of AIM Custom Media. He is also the editor and publisher of: fitness – health (blog, established 2006). His experience includes preparing marketing plans for fitness centers (Grand Opening Campaigns), development and marketing of websites for health and fitness companies as well as implementation of online marketing systems and social networking.
Wellness Council of America – WELCOA
The Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all working Americans. It is a respected resource for workplace wellness in America and membership exceeds 3,200 organizations. The national headquarters are located in Omaha, Nebraska.
WELCOA was established as a national not-for-profit organization in the mid 1980’s through the efforts of a number of business and health leaders. Drawing on the vision originally set forth by William Kizer, Sr., Chairman Emeritus of Central States Indemnity, and WELCOA founding Directors that included Dr. Louis Sullivan, former Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Warren Buffet, Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, WELCOA has helped influence the face of workplace wellness in the U.S.
Beliefs
Predicated on improving the health and well-being of working Americans throughout the United States, WELCOA adheres to a steadfast set of beliefs. Indeed, we believe:
- Healthcare costs are an issue of significant concern.
- A healthy workforce is essential to America’s continued growth and prosperity.
- Much of the illness in the U.S. is directly preventable.
- The workplace is an ideal setting to address health and well-being.
- That workplace wellness programs can transform corporate culture and change lives.
Mission
As one of the nation’s premier resources for workplace wellness, our mission is to serve business leaders, workplace wellness practitioners, public health professionals and consultants of all kinds by:
- Promoting corporate membership;
- Producing leading-edge worksite wellness publications and health information;
- Conducting trainings that help worksite wellness practitioners create and sustain results-oriented wellness programs;
- Creating resources that promote healthier lifestyles for all working Americans.
WELCOA’s Seven Benchmarks
WELCOA’s Seven Benchmarks of results-oriented workplace wellness programs include:
- Capturing CEO Support
- Creating Cohesive Wellness Teams
- Collecting Data To Drive Health Efforts
- Carefully Crafting An Operating Plan
- Choosing Appropriate Interventions
- Creating A Supportive Environment
- Carefully Evaluating Outcomes
National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI)
Founded in 1977, the National Wellness Institute, Inc. (NWI) was formed to realize the mission of providing health promotion and wellness professionals resources and services that fuel professional and personal growth. The Institute holds an annual National Wellness Conference, which is a professional conference in health and wellness. The 34th Annual National Wellness Conference was held in July 2009 at the University of Wisconsin.
