Wellness is defined as a way of life designed to enjoy the highest level of health and well-being.
Wellness programs advocate prevention of health problems through education. They promote a positive approach to health and well-being that emphasizes the responsibility of the whole person. Healthy people are happier and more productive. Because Wellness enhances the organizational and community climate, it becomes an important partner in the achievement of individual and organizational objectives. The Wellness Committee was established in 1990 to develop a wellness program for employees at Lehigh University.