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Childkind Wellness Initiative

Childkind Wellness Initiative. Clayton State Wellness Consulting Team. We would like to thank Hearts to Nourish Hope, Inc. for allowing us to host this event at their facility.

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Childkind Wellness Initiative

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  1. Childkind Wellness Initiative Clayton State Wellness Consulting Team

  2. We would like to thank Hearts to Nourish Hope, Inc. for allowing us to host this event at their facility. We would also like to thank Kim Banks, from Childkind, for permitting our Wellness Consulting Team to work with the agency!

  3. Objectives • Brief Review of Agency • Our Mission • Methods and Approach • Wellness Program Benefits • Demographics of Organization • Morbidity and Mortality Rates • Top 7 Identified Disease/Health Problems/Risk Factors • Survey Results • Wellness Program Recommendations

  4. ChildKind was founded in 1988 by a group of concerned citizens to provide a home for children affected by HIV positive/AIDS. • A short term transition care home, a home for HIV positive mothers and their children, a daycare and short-term-out of home placement for mothers in therapy/treatment. • 1992- Obtained license to operate as a Child Placement Agency • 2008- Created its home based services program • To date ChildKind has provided over 400 special needs children with homes

  5. Our Purpose and Mission • Identify the health risk factors and health complications for Childkind Employees. • Development of Wellness Program recommendations that are reflective of the needs of the employees AND that are feasible, affordable, and sustainable!

  6. Methods and Approach • Obtained, mapped and analyzed employee demographics and zip codes • Researched and retrieved Georgia mortality and morbidity rates • Designed survey regarding the identified risk factor based on demographics.

  7. Methods and Approach • Determined specific health needs of employees based on survey results and assessed employee interest and willingness. • Development Wellness Programs recommendations that are reflective of the needs of the employees AND that are feasible, affordable, and sustainable.

  8. Benefits of Wellness Program • Reduction in healthcare costs • Reduction in absenteeism • Improvement of employee health • Improvement of morale and increased productivity • Lower amount of sick days taken • Increased well-being, self-image, and self-esteem • Increased stamina • Positive effect on health-related behavior • Increased worker social relations • Sense of camaraderie • Improved health and healthier outlook • Stress reduction • Increased physical activity • Weight reduction • Improved physical fitness Neely, M. (2012) Wellness strategies for small businesses. Benefits Quarterly: Third Quarter.

  9. Demographics • Most employees are females • Based on the demographics our focused cohort is African- American, Females between the Ages of 20-39.

  10. Map of Zip Codes

  11. Mortality Rates

  12. Morbidity Rates http://oasis.state.ga.us/oasis/- Online Analytical Statistical Information System

  13. Morbidity Rates

  14. Morbidity Rates

  15. TOP 7 IDENTIFIED DISEASES, HEALTH PROBLEMS, and RISK FACTORS • Pregnancy and Childbirthing Complications • Endocrine, Nutritional, and Metabolic Diseases • Respiratory Diseases • Infectious/Parasitic Diseases • Cardiovascular Diseases • Nervous System Diseases • Cancer

  16. Salient Responses

  17. 60% of employees report to work between 41-60 hours per week.

  18. In response to questioning the conditions employees have been told to have by primary physician, obesity was a main concern. • 10/25 responded “yes” to seeing a physician regarding the this condition • 74% consider themselves overweight. • 83% are trying to loose weight.

  19. In the last 12 months, employees report discussing the following with physicians…

  20. Employees Report experiencing the following conditions for a period of two or more weeks: 20% 28% 16% 28% 32% 24%

  21. Eating Habits Physical Activity • 77% report being physically active. • 86% prefer activities that are moderate in intensity. • If not active, most report that it is due to lack of time and/or energy. • Many individuals reported that they walk several times a week. • 55% report eating 5 or more serving of vegetable within that last week. • 41%: 2-3 servings • 43% ate fast food 2-4 times in the last week. • 33% are preparing lunches that include fruits and vegetables 4-5 days per week • 29% are doing so 2-3 times per week.

  22. Commitment to activities

  23. Activities Employees Would Commit to in The Work Place

  24. Healy Snack Break-room Club 63% of employees report being willing to participate in a Healthy Snack Break-Room Club.

  25. Stress • Level of Disruption (Likert Scale) • Small: 10 • Point 2: 5 • Point 3: 4 • Point 4: 1 • Large Disruption: 1

  26. Employee Feedback Attitude Requests 90% of Employees would like Childkind to implement a Wellness Program. • Yoga (on-site) • Group Activities • Healthy Snacks • Longer lunch break for walks • Nutrition Resources • Stress Management • Discount Gym Rates

  27. RECOMMENDATIONS

  28. Employee Wellness Program Committee A group of individuals who are willing to serve as the committee to oversee Employee Wellness Program activities would serve to ensure fidelity to program and provide leadership by those who are personally motivated to sustain the program.

  29. Physical Fitness • LA-Fitness • Fitness Sales Representative: Dejuan G. • 2880 N Druid Hills Rd Atlanta, Ga 30329 404-788-7820 • Hours : • Mon – Thu 5:00am - 11:00pm • Fri: 5:00am - 10:00pm • Sat – Sun: 8:00am - 8:00pm • *Group Discount $49.99 Membership fee • $29.99 month • Vouchers will be emailed to Lead person at ChildKind

  30. Physical Fitness • Planet Fitness • 4166 Buford Highway Atlanta, GA 30345Plaza Fiesta404 -315-7999 • Hours: • Mon to Fri: 24 hours • Sat and Sun: 7 AM to 7 PM • Fees: • Yearly: $39 • Monthly • Regular Membership:$10/month • Black Card :$ 19.99/month

  31. On-Site Physical Fitness • Personal Trainer: Eddie Hill • Former personal training at LA Fitness for two years • B.S. Athletic Coaching Education • Current Master’s Student at Life University for Sport Injury • American Aerobics Association International (AAAI) Certified • Contact Information • (770) 685-3594 • Fee: $10.00 per person per session (1 hour) • Minimum of 20 participants • Location: Dresden Park • 2301 Dresden Drive, Atlanta, GA, 30319

  32. Physical Fitness • Yoga • A Healing Paradigm • Dr. Eric Bridges • 14 years of experience Fitness Instructor • 1867 Harvard Avenue, Historic College Park, GA 30337 • www.ahealingparadigm.com • Price: • Drop-Ins: $12 • 5 Classes: $45 • 10 Classes: $75

  33. Walking Fitness Club • Haines et al. (2007) implemented a walking and health education intervention using virtual communication. • Educational Components supplied online • Stress Reduction • Walking Safely • Physical Activity for Stress Reductions • Pedometer Readings tracked and share via email. • FREE Smart Phone Applications • “Runtastic Pedometer”- Android & I-Phone friendly • “Pacer Pedometer”- Android & I-Phone friendly • Program had moderate effects on fitness behaviors, mood, health awareness, nutrition, and overall health.

  34. Walking Fitness Club • Employees decide whether they would like accountability partners near home or at work. • Commit to walking with each other at least 3 times per week for a minimum of 20 minutes. • List of parks near work site and near home of employees • Manually record distance or utilization pedometer’s wireless tracker pedometer and share with club. • Email • Other virtual communication venues

  35. Coping With Stress • Employing the Relaxation Response can counteract several stress-related disease processes and certain health-restrictions (Esch, Fricchione, & Stefano, 2003). • Immunological, cardiovascular, and neurodegenerative diseases/mental disorders. • Listening to calming music following feelings of stress result in a more rapid reduction stress level compared to groups recovering from stress in silence (Khalfa, Bella, Roy, Peretz, & Lupien, 2003). • Six minutes of reading for relaxation can result in lowering stress levels by 68%.

  36. Wellness Blog • Haines et al. (2007) implements of educational material aided in health awareness. • Having a forum in which all employee can access information regarding healthy living can also serve as a way to report fitness accomplishments. • Also, enforces the concept of accountability. • Provide links to resources • http://www.nutrition.gov/shopping-cooking-meal-planning/food-labels • http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/UCM275396.pdf • Or a forum for other activities such as a Virtual Book club!

  37. Childkind Book Club • Steps for Creating a Book club • Decide on the tone and theme of the club. • Spread the word. • Decide on physical vs. virtual meetings • Coffee shop vs. Blog • Develop rules • Finalize how books and chose moderator • Encourages employee engagement in self-care activities to alleviate stress and aid in optimal helping professional practice.

  38. Calm Space • Why: To relax and decompress • Where: Previous play room or other available office space • Materials: • Books • Magazines • Atlanta Business Chronicle Health & Wellness Guide • Released yearly • Calming music • Portable Sound Machine: $19.97 at Walmart • Employees could all contribute to purchase

  39. Schools of Massage in the area • Sensability • Atlanta School of Massage • (770) 677- 0300 • 2 Dunwoody Park, S Atlanta, GA 30338 • Pricing: • 1 hour Massage: $40.00 • Body Polish: $40.00 • Aromatherapy: $40.00 • Spa Sampler: $40.00 • And so much more!

  40. Schools of Massage in the area • Rising Spirit School of Massage • Gwinnett College • (770) 457 - 2042 • 6690 Roswell Rd, #1210 Sandy Springs, GA • Pricing: • 1 hour: $40.00 • 1.5 hours: $55 • 2 hours: $70 dollars

  41. Schools of Massage in the area • Georgia Massage School • Student Massage Clinic • (678) 482 - 1100 • 415 Horizon Dr., Bldg 200, Ste. 275  Suwanee, GA 30024 • Pricing • 1 hour: $35.00 • By appointment only

  42. Physiotherapy • Dr. Allan Spagnardi • National Board Certified • Trained in Active Release Technique • Focus on headaches, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, tensions in back, etc. • Offer FREE initial assessment. • Sessions typically $40 • Location: • Health Management Services- Atlanta • 1475 Terrel Mill Rd. Suite 108. Marietta, GA,30067 • Email: Drallan101@gmail.com • Phone Number: (404)556-7716

  43. Mental Health Services • Low Cost Local Services • Emory University Psychological Center  • Department of Psychology 36 Eagle Row, Room 270 Atlanta, Ga 30322 • (404-727-7451) • Sliding fee scale: $18-$60 for individual, couples, family, or group counseling. • Transitional Family Service  •  2302 Parklake Dr NE Ste 350, Atlanta, GA 30345. • (770-621-0469)

  44. Mental Health Services • Kirkwood Mental Health Center  • 23 Warren Street SE Atlanta, Georgia 30317 • (404-370-7474)  • Sliding fee scale for payment assistance. • Offers individual, group, family, and other counseling services. • Also, has meditation services.

  45. Nutrition • Nutrition Seminar: • The Dekalb County Board of Health is willing and available to speak about nutrition or healthy habit for FREE. • Coordinator • Greg French, • glfrench@dhr.state.ga.us • 404.297.7204 • http://www.dekalbhealth.net/ • Services • Breast-Test and More • Family Planning • Injury Prevention • And More!

  46. Nutrition • Instead of stopping by the local fast-food chain restaurants, there are several eateries in the area. • Your Dekalb Farmers Market • 3000 E. Ponce De Leon Ave. Decatur, GA 30030 • $8.99 per pound • Offers fresh, organic, natural foods ranging from the popular lasagna and extensive salad bar. • Whole Foods • 2111 Briarcliff Rd. Atlanta, GA 30329 • $8.49 Per pound • The prepared foods department offers an array of delicious hot of chilled meal options. • Several Locations

  47. Nutrition • Rainbow Natural foods • 2918 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30033 • $6.75 Per pound • Offers a selections of items on the hot and chilled bar that are vegan and vegetarian friendly and provide the comfort of a home-cooked meal.

  48. Employee Snack Bar • Most employees reported being willing to participate in creating a hub for healthy food choices in the office break room. • There are several options: • Appoint someone who is willing to collect funds and shop for preferred items. • This person is responsible for stocking the break room will healthy options for employees who have contributed to the fund. • Ex: Typical trip to Dekalb Farmer’s Market

  49. Employee Snack Bar • Fresh Harvest • Local Delivery Company • 735 Park North Blvd. Suite 116 Clarkston, GA, 30021 • http://freshharvestga.com/home.php • 770 847 6630 • Typical Break Room Basket: $59 • Eat Right Atlanta • Local company the delivers organic/nonorganic, fresh fruits, vegetables, and snacks. • http://www.eatrightatlanta.com/Eat-Right-At-Work.html • Some baskets as low at $30 • (678) 523-6981

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