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Health Related Links
Here’s a list of local Pennsylvania and national resources that may help you get started with your Worksite Wellness program.
Bucks County
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| Bucks County Wellness Centre |
The Bucks County Wellness Centre’s “8 Weeks to Wellness” program is a comprehensive wellness program that will optimize what you think about, how you eat and supplement, and how you exercise and care for your body through a specific, comprehensive eight-week program. |
215-752-1420 |
| Department of Health |
The Bucks County Department of Health offers health education presentations, including an interactive challenge and screenings and will attend your onsite health fairs. |
215-345-3340 |
Chester County
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| Chester County Hospital |
The Chester County Hospital offers presentations on a variety of wellness topics. |
610-431-5644 |
| Department of Health |
The Chester County Department of Health offers a wide range of health education presentations for everyone from adolescents to adults. Representatives will also attend health fairs and provide free screenings. |
610-344-6225 |
| Kimberton Whole Foods |
Kimberton Whole Foods is a health food store and organic grocery store. Inquire with management to find out if they would be able to provide healthy snacks for health fairs. |
Downingtown
610-873-8225
Ottsville
610-847-2419 |
| Phoenixville Hospital |
The Community Health Education department at Phoenixville Hospital provides a variety of health promotion programs with a focus on disease prevention, self-care for health and illness, and utilization of community resources. |
610-983-1288 |
Delaware County
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| Department of Health |
The Delaware County Department of Health does not offer worksite seminars or provide screenings. However, it will participate in health fairs and provide resource materials. |
610-891-5311 |
| Riddle Memorial Hospital |
The Community Health department may be able to provide health information for health fairs and/or staff the event. |
610-891-3560 |
Montgomery County
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| Department of Health |
The Montgomery County Department of Health offers educational programs to organizations, schools, worksites, and the community – all for free. Health educators develop these programs based on funds granted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and other grant sources. |
610-278-5117 |
Philadelphia County
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| Department of Health |
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health ensures the availability, accessibility, and quality of preventive and personal health services necessary to protect and improve the health and well-being of the Philadelphia community. |
215-686-5243 |
| SmokeFree Philly |
SmokeFree Philly offers free smoking cessation programs. |
215-683-5483 |
Regional
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| AREUFIT Health Services |
AREUFIT is a leading provider of corporate health promotion and wellness services to area companies, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, health and fitness centers, and individuals. |
610-993-9123 |
| Cooking for Real |
Cooking for Real provides onsite cooking demonstrations at the workplace. |
610-942-7285 |
| Fit Essentials |
Fit Essentials is a fitness and wellness company that provides services such as fitness center management, corporate wellness, personal training, online fitness and nutrition, and consulting. |
1-888-406-8388 |
| Fox Chase Cancer Center |
Fox Chase Cancer Center offers on-site educational programs and speakers. Programs can include “lunch and learn” seminars, health-fair participation and a “cancer information station” staffed by registered oncology nurses. Oncology nurses, health educators, social workers, and physicians are available to address oncology-related topics. |
215-728-3554 |
| The Meal Mannager |
The Meal Mannager provides onsite cooking demonstrations at the workplace. |
610-630-8851 |
| The Wellness Connection |
The Wellness Connection provides health education and tobacco cessation services to public health agencies, worksites, and individuals throughout Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the Philadelphia area. |
1-800-200-2229 |
National
| Organization |
Program overview |
Phone number |
| Alzheimer’s Association |
The Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley chapter offers free community education programs, such as “Family Caregiver Training” workshops and specialized seminars, as well as fee-for-service professional education workshops designed to equip professional caregivers with the tools necessary to provide quality care. |
1-800-272-3900 |
| American Cancer Society |
The American Cancer Society’s Employer Initiative Workplace Solutions programs are customized to address your specific health and wellness education needs and to positively impact your company’s bottom line. |
1-888-227-5445 |
| American Dietetic Association |
The nation’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health, and well-being. |
1-800-877-1600 |
| American Heart Association |
The American Heart Association is a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. |
1-800-AHA-USA1 |
| American Lung Association |
The American Lung Association® provides programs and information on lung issues including asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health. |
1-800-LUNG-USA |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
As the leading federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people at home and abroad, the CDC provides credible information to enhance health decisions and promote health through strong partnerships. |
1-800-CDC-INFO |
| Healthfinder |
This searchable site contains consumer health and human service information. |
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| Healthy People 2010 |
This initiative focuses on comprehensive disease prevention and promoting national health goals for the first decade of the 21st century. |
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| MyPyramid |
A part of the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, this site contains information about food and nutrition topics. |
1-888-7-PYRAMID |
| National Cancer Institute |
The institute coordinates the National Cancer Program, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs relating to the cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cancer; rehabilitation from cancer; and the continuing care of cancer patients and their families. |
1-800-4-CANCER |
| National Center for Health Statistics |
The center is the federal government’s principal vital and health statistics agency. |
1-800-232-4636 |
| National Institutes of Health |
Learn about health topics from A to Z and the institutes that research them. |
301-496-4000 |
| Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
This office works to strengthen the disease prevention and health promotion priorities of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. |
240-453-8280 |
| Shape Up America! |
This high-profile national initiative promotes healthy weight and increased physical activity in America. |
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| Smokefree.gov |
This online guide offers tips and resources to quit smoking and access to experts who can help. Instant messaging from the National Cancer Institute’s LiveHelp service is available as is local telephone support. |
1-800-QUITNOW |
| StairWELL to Better Health Online Toolkit |
This toolkit from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides “how-to” assistance for those who wish to make changes to stairwells to increase workplace physical activity. |
1-800-CDC-INFO |
| US Wellness |
US Wellness provides national reach for onsite health screenings, coaching, and health risk assessments. |
301-926-6099 |
| Weight Watchers @ Work |
A Weight Watchers leader comes to your workplace to provide experienced guidance at weekly meetings that will fit perfectly into the busy workday. Employees benefit from the proven advantage of group support for successful weight loss with coworkers who understand the workplace environment best. |
National
1-800-221-2112
Regional
215-648-1000 x1162 |
| WELCOA |
WELCOA offers dynamic and nationally recognized seminars, webinars, and certification opportunities that engage workplace wellness practitioners, business leaders, and health professionals all across the country. |
402-827-3590 |
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