U.S. Social Determinants of Health Playbook
The U.S. Playbook to Address Social Determinants of Health Provided by the Domestic Policy Council Office of Science and Technology Policy, November 2023. Improving health and well-being across America requires addressing the social circumstances and related environmental hazards and exposures that impact health outcomes, often referred to as social determinants of health (SDOH). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services defines SDOH as “the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks.”1 These community-level factors influence a variety [...]
November 16th, 2023, Understanding Diabetes and Chronic Disease Risk Management Webinar
Understanding Diabetes and Chronic Disease Risk Management: Effective Health Plan Strategies for Employers Chronic diseases and diabetes in particular are significant cost drivers for most employer health plans, propelled largely by the inability to support individuals in successfully managing their disease. In the case of diabetes, this results in 16 million ER visits and 7.8 million inpatient hospital stays per year on a population of 37 million. Most health plans are designed to be cost-effective but miss opportunities to improve diabetes management, employee morale and productivity as well as reduce overall plan costs.This webinar will cover the following: Diabetes data education: how diabetes impacts overall [...]
WCI November 2023 Member Webinar: 4-Star AchieveWELL Panel
4-Star AchieveWELL Panel Thank you for taking time to watch the Wellness Council of Indiana (WCI) November member webinar recording. Some of the most recently recognized 4-Star AchieveWELL companies talk best practice, challenges, resources and more in this engaging panel discussion. We hope you enjoy the webinar and found value in its information and resources. A big thank you again to our speakers: Megan Dillman, Workforce Health Coach, Logansport Memorial Hospital Ellen Lowe, Director of Well-Being, Lippert Linda Passmore, Founder and CEO, Complete Wellness Solution If you are a WCI member, and are interested in starting the AchieveWELL program, [...]
A Mental Health Stigma-Free Workplace Culture Toolkit
A Mental Health Stigma-Free Workplace Toolkit It’s become imperative for employers to create a healthy work environment for their employees and cultivate positive outcomes among their workforces. This not only includes building a safer physical work environment but also creating a stigma-free workplace culture. Accomplishing that can foster employee loyalty and retention as well as enhance awareness and acceptance. In a workplace culture where mental illnesses or substance use disorder (SUD) isn’t stigmatized, employees are more likely to be aware of available resources, enter treatment sooner and begin recovery earlier. This toolkit will guide employers on steps they can [...]
Economic Impact of Obesity
Economic Impact of Obesity GlobalData released the first of five-state specific white papers focused on the economic impact of obesity, supported by Lilly. This study quantifies the implications of obesity on Indiana's employment levels and workforce resilience, economic activity, and state revenue/expenses. Key Findings of Indiana Report Obesity and overweight cost Indiana in 2022: $9.3 billion in reduced economic activity, or 2% of Indiana’s GDP $966 million impact on the state budget, or 4.6% of 2022 fiscal year revenue $901 million in health-related absenteeism and disability costs 69,400 fewer adults in the workforce 9% reduced earnings for women with [...]
Indiana Workplace Substance Use & Recovery Survey 2022
Indiana Workplace Substance Use & Recovery Survey 2022 The Wellness Council of Indiana and Indiana Chamber of Commerce are committed to creating and sustaining actionable workplace solutions. Therefore, these efforts help tackle our state’s mental health and substance use disorder crises. Over the past several years, there has been significant effort and investment. Furthermore, this addresses issues using innovative and creative approaches. The Indiana Chamber and Wellness Council of Indiana are committed to assisting employers and their workers. This is shown through its workforce mental health and substance use disorder programming, training and education. The goals of this initiative [...]
ROI Education Toolkit | MHP Salud
ROI Education Toolkit ROI Education Toolkit | The positive impact that Community Health Worker (CHW)-led programs have on health often have significant economic effects for individuals, healthcare organizations, and society. These economic benefits are best measured through a return on investment (ROI) analysis. An ROI analysis demonstrates the amount of money saved for every $1 invested in these programs. MHP Salud has worked with various Health Centers to develop a process for determining CHW program ROI. This free toolkit was created for those that understand ROI very clearly and for those new to, and a little intimidated by, the [...]
Building a Healthier Indiana | INCHWA
Professional Association Building a Healthier Indiana | INCHWA's mission is to support the workforce of Indiana's CHWs through a unified voice with the vision to build healthy communities by advancing the CHW profession through evidence-based strategies, education, and advocacy. We are a professional association advocating for the community health workers of Indiana.
July Member Webinar: Summer Panel Series K-12 Schools
Summer Panel Series K-12 Schools Watch the recording! The Wellness Council of Indiana's Summer Panel Series focuses on workplace wellness in a school environment. Hear from K-12 schools across Indiana as we welcome panel speakers from Bartholomew Consolidated School Corporation, MSD of Pike Township and School City of Mishawaka. Learn about best practices, new workplace wellness strategies, challenges, successes and more.
Summer Panel Series: Universities
Summer Panel Series: Universities The Wellness Council of Indiana Summer Panel Series focuses on workplace wellness in a school environment. In June, we heard from educational institutions across Indiana as we welcomed panel speakers from Ball State University, Butler University and Purdue University. Learn about best practices, new workplace wellness strategies, challenges, successes and more. Watch the video recording now!