Wellness Program Ideas –  National Health Observances.

National health observance campaigns can lighten workload and effort. Many of these well-developed observances have kits and materials which could either be downloaded for free or purchased inexpensively.

Monthly health themes, week Iong events, and nationally recognized days of the year are also good ways to have fun while participating in bigger events. Health observances are tied to nearly every aspect of wellness and health. Things to consider -

o  National observances present opportunities to work with other community agencies and businesses to coordinate bigger events and celebrations.

o  A wellness message is more likely to stick with individuals when the information is presented at work, in local supermarkets, and on television.

o  National Worker Fitness Day/Week (April) is a good place to start.

o  A word of advice – don’t go overboard in attempting to tie a wellness program into these national observances, as there are so many. Select one to three events annually and stick with these.

Develop and promote events well ensuring that staff will come to expect and anticipate these wellness programs each year. It is best to do several wellnesss well than many promotions poorly.