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NEXTGEN Healthcare Summit

NEXTGEN Healthcare Summit NEXTGEN HEALTHCARE SUMMIT 2024 - PART 1 As the focus on weight loss treatments intensifies, our summit embarks on a comprehensive exploration of their far-reaching implications on healthcare expenditure. Yet, our agenda extends beyond examination. We delve deeper to uncover the transformative potential of integrating medical interventions with population health management, thereby activating proactive measures to enhance the wellness journey of employees. Population Management's Impact on Health Plan Success and Employee Well-Being » Conner Insurance Admin Email Venue: The Montage, 8580 Allison Pointe Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46250 Date: April 23, 2024 Time: 08:00 AM - 11:00 [...]

2023 Wellness Council of Indiana Annual Report

2023 Wellness Council of Indiana Annual Report The annual report highlights the outcomes, impacts and reach across Indiana, based on Wellness Council efforts, support, and resources provided in 2023. Additionally, how the WCI plans to move forward to the future in 2024. The Wellness Council of Indiana is honored to guide organizations and communities through their well-being journeys. We exist to improve the quality of life for Indiana residents by empowering employers and communities to create thriving places to live, work, learn and play through connection, collaboration, education and evaluation. WCI-AnnualReport2023

The Wellness Council Welcomes New Member Relations Manager Chelsie Jaramillo

Chelsie Jaramillo is the new Member Relations Manager for the Wellness Council of Indiana. She comes to us from Purdue University Extension where she was employed as a Community Wellness Coordinator. Chelsie worked directly with Indiana communities and organizations to help create a sustainable culture of health. She has hands-on experience working with organizations to update and implement policy change, strategic planning and systemic change efforts, and building a health-focused environment. Chelsie also has experience in event planning, website building, communication strategy building, grant writing, and more. She owns her own local baking/catering business and is an active member [...]

Elevating the Obesity Conversation in Indiana

Obesity is a common, serious, and costly chronic disease of adults and children that continues to increase in the United States and Indiana. One in five children and more than one in three adults struggle with obesity.

How to Start DE&I Work on a Budget

From Ragan's Workplace Wellness Insider: "In response to the movement for racial justice in the summer of 2020, organizations committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, but have those generated actual change? Culture Amp’s “2022 Workplace DEI Report: Understanding the DEI Landscape” compares what HR and DE&I professionals are doing with how employees feel about the actions. In the “Understanding the DEI landscape” survey, 85% of HR and DE&I practitioners agree their organizations are building a diverse and inclusive culture. Yet only 34% of respondents say they have sufficient resources to support this work and 27% [...]

What You Should Know

Read More From the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: "The availability of COVID-19 vaccinations raises questions under the federal equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, inter alia, by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Title VII) (see also Section J, EEO rights relating to pregnancy).  This section was originally issued on December 16, 2020, and was updated on October 13, 2021.  Note that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued guidance for fully [...]

The Wellness Council of Indiana is Hiring

Program & Event Manager Position Description The Wellness Council of Indiana is hiring! Are you passionate about mental health, employer well-being and making Indiana a healthier place to live, work, learn and play? Join our innovative team dedicated to guiding organizations and communities through their well-being journeys. We are seeking a driven, creative and passionate Program & Event Manager to assist in workplace program development and delivery. This position is currently a hybrid position due to workplace safety measures. Applicants should be prepared to be flexible regarding virtual, hybrid, or in office expectations. View full position description [...]

COVID Stops Here Campaign

The COVID Stops Here campaign recognizes Indiana workplaces that have achieved widespread vaccination. The Indiana Chamber and the Wellness Council of Indiana are celebrating employers that are leading the fight against this virus. Additionally, the are encouraging more Hoosier workplaces to join their ranks. As we urgently work to stop the spread of coronavirus — including the dangerous new Delta variant — employers are playing a very important role. Altogether, we strongly encourage employers across Indiana to talk to their staff members about the need to get vaccinated. Additionally, suggesting keeping track as more staff members get the shot. [...]

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