Elements of Successful Wellness Programs

Presenter : Debra Wein, MS, RD, LDN, CWPD

 Many companies are interested in wellness programs for their employees but are not sure how to develop a plan and are often too busy to run or develop the programs. Debra Wein, president and founder of Massachusetts-based Wellness Workdays ( www.wellnessworkdays.com), focuses on helping businesses improve employee health, contain health care costs and realize a return on investment. 

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Tom Dennison (General Manager) and Maria Jones (Human Resources) are finally able to call themselves "old timers" at Shepley Wood Products; they've been members of the Shepley tribe for 16 and 15 years, respectively.  Ask locals about Shepley, and you might hear "green trucks," "If your builder isn't using Shepley... please ask why," and another thing... "Shepley supports the community."  It's true, and it is an honor to be associated with that reputation.  Two community non-profits that we support, both as a company and as individuals, are Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Cape and Islands United Way.

Tom has recently become involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) through a program at Hyannis West Elementary School.  Every Tuesday, Tom has lunch with his "little," Elijah.  They've been friends for a couple months.  Tom has a passion for helping youth, and is very involved in the lives of his own three children.  He has memories of a cousin who made a difference in his life at a time when he needed it, and has always wanted to give that feeling to another, and thought he would have to wait until he retired and had more time.  BBBS gives him the opportunity now, with minimal impact on his precious free time.  Tom's BBBS commitment is 1 hour/weekly.  To find out more about this program, contact BBBS at 508-771-5150.