Healthy Maine Works: FREE online business tool

The purpose of Healthy Maine Works is to guide and support Maine employers in developing worksite wellness programs that support the health of employees. Supporting employee health can improve employee on-the-job performance, impact the bottom line, and help individuals and families stay well. HMW is a project of Maine’s Center for Disease Control, Office of Substance Abuse, and Department of Education, and is delivered in collaboration with local Healthy Maine Partnerships across the state. This online, easy-to-use software tool is available free of charge to employers of all sizes across the state.

The tool offers:

1. Employee and organizational assessments that help establish health related priorities,

2. Health promotion ideas and resources, and

3. An action-plan form and guide.

For employers just getting started, the simple, guided, and no-cost process for developing a worksite wellness plan is a great first step. For worksites with existing programs, the tried and tested wellness activities combined with the expertise and resources provided by Healthy Maine Partnership staff will give any wellness program a boost. If you would like to get started using Healthy Maine Works or have questions about its use, contact:

Carol Emery, HMP Manager, River Valley Healthy Communities – A local Healthy Maine Partnerships – [email protected] or by phone at 364-7408.