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Reduce the Obesity rate (BMI<30 in
Polk County to less than the state
average (from 36.9% to 26.4%).
LIZ ANTAYA
Co-Chair
Stahl & Associates Insurance
DID YOU KNOW?
WORKSITE
WELLNESS
POLK WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS IN THE LEAD ON WELLNESS
The CDC Worksite Health
ScoreCard is a free validated
self-assessment tool that
assists employers in identifying
gaps in their health promotion
programs and helps them to
prioritize high-impact strategies
for health promotion at their
worksites.
The Polk Wellness Professionals have been instrumental in the Building a
Healthier Polk movement since it began in 2012. This group has been focused
on tactics to support, develop and enhance Worksite Wellness programs in
local businesses. Their expertise and resources have been invaluable to raising
awareness and advancing a culture of health in our community. To learn more, visit: cdc.gov/
workplacehealthpromotion/initiatives/
healthscorecard/index
W E L L N E S S E XC H A N G E E V E N T S LEFT: Bank of Central Florida started
their own employee wellness program,
called Intelligent Living, this past year.
Through this program, employees hear
from guest speakers on a variety of
health and wellness topics, receive
monthly newsletters, and participate in
health related challenges and activities.
During 2018-2019 the Worksite Wellness Team conducted two roundtable events
which provided an opportunity for wellness and HR representatives from local
businesses to come together to learn about best-practices regarding worksite
wellness and share ideas.
They also introduced and reviewed the new CDC Worksite Health ScoreCard.
This newly revised ScoreCard provides an evidence-based tool for businesses to
asses and improve worksite wellness programs and policies.
At the conclusion of the 2018-2019 volunteer year, it was determined that,
moving forward, Polk Wellness Professionals will take the lead on Worksite
Wellness initiatives in Polk County. Polk Vision, the Florida Department of Health
in Polk County, and Building a Healthier Polk, will continue to raise awareness in
support of the efforts of this group.
DEBBIE ZIMMERMAN
Co-Chair
Community Volunteer
KELLY ANDREWS
Kelly Andrews, LLC
SARAH BETZER
Bank of Central Florida
JULI DAVIS
Florida Department of Health
in Polk County
DONNA KAY DINKINS
Senior Solutions Group
SCHATZIE HAINES
Community Volunteer
ALISON KENNEDY-HAND
Florida Presbyterian Homes
JENNA LEVINE
Florida Department of Health
in Polk County
BRITTANY LYNN
BayCare
KAREN MOORE
Peace River Center
ANDREA NIKOLAI
University of Florida/IFAS
LAUREL SMITH
Polk State College
MARIE WILMOT
FIPR Institute and Phosphate
Research
We’re committed to providing wellness
activities and education for our
employees because we care about their
well-being. We strive to encourage
healthy habits among our employees, and
we hope other local organizations join us
in these efforts. Together, we’re helping
to build a healthier Polk, one employee at
a time.
— SARAH BETZER, VP/Human Resources
Director, Bank of Central Florida
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