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by | Jul 28, 2014 | Miscellaneous

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Screen Shot 2014-07-03 at 11.54.32 AMMillion Hearts is a national initiative that was launched by the Department of Health and Human Services to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.

Employers are asked to do the following:

EMPOWER your community by supporting activities that help people access high-quality health care, manage their conditions effectively, get active, eat healthy, and stay smoke-free.

INCREASE awareness of heart disease and stroke and their risk factors to empower your employees to take control of their heart health.

PROVIDE convenient and simple blood pressure monitoring in the workplace and encourage its use through challenges and contests.

IMPLEMENT smoke-free air policies at worksites to help smokers quit and protect nonsmokers from the hazardous effects of second hand smoke exposure.

SUPPORT efforts to reduce sodium and eliminate trans fats in the food supply, including food served or available at worksites.

You can sign up here.

Written By Mike Veny

By Jane Doe, Certified Corporate Wellness Specialist

Jane Doe is a leading expert in workplace wellness with over a decade of experience in developing and implementing successful wellness programs. Her passion for creating healthier work environments has helped numerous organizations enhance employee satisfaction and performance. Connect with Jane to learn how you can integrate wellness into your corporate strategy.

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