Worksite Health Promotion
As much as 70% of our nation's medical costs are related to treating individuals with chronic
diseases that occur largely because of lifestyle behaviors such as smoking, poor diet, lack
of physical activity, excessive alcohol use, and stress. Increasingly more worksites have
started health promotion programs because the evidence is clear: comprehensive worksite health programs
lead to improved employee health and satisfaction and reduce healthcare costs.
As part of the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, CHPPR's doctoral-level health professionals
specialize in serving the health and wellness needs of businesses in North Dakota and the surrounding region. CHPPR's worksite health programs and
services are scientifically based and proven effective for improving employee health and
decreasing health-related costs. Each comprehensive wellness program is tailored to fit
the needs of an individual organization.
If you are interested in learning more about how our worksite health promotion services can help
your company improve employee health and morale while reducing health care costs, please
visit our business site by clicking here .
Related Programs and Projects
The North Dakota Worksite
Health Promotion Program
This three-year program examined changes in health risks and associated healthcare costs
following health promotion interventions with employees at several worksites in North Dakota
(funded by the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System).
Evaluation of a Worksite Fruit and Vegetable Program
This CHPPR study examines the long-term gains from a worksite fruit and vegetable program
that was originally implemented at select worksites as part of the North Dakota Worksite
Health Promotion Program (funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
