Pierce said their presentation, “Worklife/Wellness, Benefits” was a step-by-step guide on the implementation and tracking of a wellness program at a college or university. Participants learned why a wellness program is a valuable resource for combating increasing health care costs and practical steps any HR professional can utilize to promote wellness within their institution. The session also introduced the American Heart Association's START! Program. The START! program is essentially a "wellness program in a box" provided free of charge by the AHA.
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