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The provision of effective prevention and early intervention programs to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease in the workforce is a primary focus of worksite health promotion. In this presentation, the design and effectiveness of worksite-based initiatives that stimulate positive changes in employees’ health-related behaviors and promote their adherence to disease management regimens will be discussed. Presenters will share worksite interventions that address cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and mental illness.

Session Objectives: 1. Outline strategies for modifying eating behaviors and physical activity levels of employees. 2. Describe the complex role of employers in addressing employees’ mental health issues. 3. Discuss the efficacy of a worksite wellness program provided in a public school setting. 4. Describe lessons learned from the implementation and evaluation of a worksite blood pressure control program for small, rural manufacturing worksites. 5. Identify evidence-based chronic disease prevention best practices for the workplace in the areas of insurance benefits, worksite policies, programs, and health-promoting communications.

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)