Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Race for the Cure, May 8, at Bergfield Park. Originally was used as a diabetes intervention. American Heart Walk - Planned for October 9 for fundraising and to increase awareness of heart disease and stroke. American Walk for Diabetes - Planned for September 18 for fundraising and to increase awareness of diabetes. Gradual progress may improve your health and certainly your lifestyle.
Health risks cost employers in dollars and in lost productivity.
Texas Department of Health is conducting a statewide survey to determine worksites that have wellness programs. Smith County Public Health District is participating in this survey. A worksite survey was sent to larger businesses in Smith County with an offer to assist organizing in development of a wellness program. The Wellness 99 program was recently completed in June of 1999. Focus groups, community meetings, and ultimately training in worksite wellness program development will occur and are in the planning stage now.