Wellness Programs : Health Promotion Emails.
These are short informational “Health Tips” in an e-mail format on many different health-related topics. You can appoint someone within your company to find specific topics on the Internet from sites that are in the public domain or topics could be purchased from companies.
Some certified sources include –
• Hope Health
• Sound Ideas, Inc.
• Centers for Illness Control and Prevention
• National Institutes of Health
These e-mails may be sent daily, weekly or monthly. Our experience indicates weekly is the best frequency.
If the majority of your staff members don’t have e-mail, consider providing the information to them through –
• Bulletin boards
• Check stuffers
• Mailbox stuffers
• Newsletters
SAMPLE #1 Employee Wellness E-mail Messages
From – Wellness Program
To – Wellness Team
Subject – Layering for Exercise
One way to help ensure enjoyment of a winter walk (or run) is to make certain you are dressed properly for the weather. And the secret to that, for a winter workout, is to dress in layers.
Layer 1 — Prevent 100% cotton in the first layer, next to your skin. Cotton holds perspiration. Wear underwear made from manmade fabrics to wick perspiration away from skin.
Layer 2 — A zippered sweatshirt and sweatpants will keep you warm. Just open the zipper if you get too warm.
Layer 3 — If needed, over the sweatsuit, you can add a waterproof and windproof jacket. If it’s very cold, you could want to wear a jacket made with goose down.
Hands — Mittens will keep your hands warmer than gloves.
Feet — Wear socks made from wool or manmade fabrics that keep your feet dry and warm. Prevent 100% cotton socks. Do not wear sneakers or boots that fit too tightly … This will restrict blood flow and your feet will end up feeling colder.
Head — About 40 percent of your body heat is lost through your head. Wear a hat and cover your ears.
Lips — Don’t forget lip balm with sunscreen … even in winter!
SAMPLE #2 Employee Wellness E-mail Messages
From – Health Promotion Program
To – Wellness Team
Subject – Energy Increases
Need an energy improve? Here are some ideas for tapping into your own energy sources — and most require little effort.
• Get an extra hour of sleep. No surprise here — it may make a large difference in your energy level the next day.
• Eat less more often. Have small, balanced meals or snacks throughout your day for a steady supply of fuel and energy. Make note of which foods seem to boost your energy level.
• Drink plenty of water. Dehydration contributes to fatigue, which you can offset by drinking water throughout the day.
• Prevent alcohol and caffeine. Both could contribute to dehydration and fatigue. They also tend to disrupt sleep patterns.
