“Wellness Matters — Gratiot” is a free wellness screening and education program sponsored by the Gratiot Physicians Foundation, Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce and Gratiot Medical Center to assist selected area businesses implement wellness programming for their respective employees. Alma College has been involved in the development of the program and was chosen as one of the first pilot sites.
Participation in Alma College wellness activities is completely voluntary. Employees have the opportunity to assess their health, follow a recommended fitness program and learn more about making healthy life style choices. Goals include improving the health of the employee, increased productivity and a possible reduction of long-term health costs.
Potential benefits for those who choose to take part in the program include an overall feeling of physical and mental well-being. Participants are encouraged to identify someone who has similar goals and would enjoy a mutual accountability. Employees will have more information about their own personal physical condition and an opportunity to develop an exercise program suited to their needs.
Eligibility
Alma College employees, along with retirees on the College’s health insurance plan, who have a desire to improve their overall wellness are eligible.
Wellness Opportunities
Employees are encouraged to exercise regularly, eat right and make healthy life style choices.
Employees who wish to exercise during their lunch hours are permitted, with supervisory approval, to move their schedule a half or full hour either way from the normal noon to 1 p.m. lunch hour and to extend the lunch hour 15 minutes if needed to get in a workout, cool down, get something to eat, and be back to work.
Employees are welcome to take advantage of the fitness facilities in the Stone Recreation Center and the Hogan Physical Education Center.
Sodexo is excited to join in this effort and will have available more choices of healthy foods at Joe’s Place. Please visit their Web site for more information on nutrition, recipes and general information on promoting balance through healthy living.
