NC HealthSmart Worksite Wellness Webinars

What is a Webinar?
Webinars are free online meetings - they are simple to log into, you can chat online or over the phone, and they allow you to view the presenter's screen right from your desk. This is a great way to get new information and chat with other committees across the state.

How do I register?
E-mail worksite.wellness@ncmail.net with a list of sessions that you are interested in attending.

How do I log in?
An e-mail will be sent to you upon registration that provides you with the information you need to log in. A conference call number will also be provided in the e-mail confirmation. Don’t worry, it’s very easy to do!

What are the Webinar topics?
A Webinar is scheduled on a variety of topics, sometimes with a guest speaker. If there are topics that you would like to hear more about or if you would like to present your committee’s experience in a future Webinar, please let a member of the Worksite Wellness Team know at worksite.wellness@ncmail.net.

Here’s the schedule for April 2008:

April 2 (2 pm – 3 pm): Start! Walk at Work Day
April 16th is National Start! Walking Day. Start! is an American Heart Association campaign that was created to promote physical activity in the workplace. This special day encourages Americans to Start! walking to reduce the risk of heart disease. This webinar will introduce the Start! program components and guide you through the steps to get your worksite involved.

April 9 (2 pm – 3 pm): NC University Conference Call
This conference call will provide wellness committees from different NC public universities a chance to network, share their stories and learn from each other’s experiences.

April 16 (2 pm – 3 pm): Physical Activity Resources to help Employees Manage Arthritis
Denise Brewster, Arthritis Program Coordinator at the NC Division of Public Health, will discuss ideas and share resources to help employees at your worksite spring into physical activity to manage arthritis symptoms and delay arthritis related disability.

April 23 (2 pm – 3 pm): Community College Conference Call
Community colleges across the state can use this opportunity to discuss program ideas and collaboration amongst each other. Community Colleges are unique worksites in North Carolina – this call will offer you a chance to discuss barriers and opportunities for worksite wellness with other committees.

April 30 (10 am – 11 am): Using Ergonomics for Reducing Stress at the Workplace
This Webinar will highlight various ergonomic options to help reduce physical stress for employees while at work. Several resources for making your workspace comfortable will be discussed during this Webinar.

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