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Workplace Wellness

Your guide to implementing simple and effective wellness initiatives in the workplace.

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We all know a healthy environment in the workplace is ideal, but what does that really mean? And just what is "Workplace Wellness" anyway?
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Thanks to Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health (SPRCPH) and the St. Paul Area Chamber, it has never been easier to get the answers to these questions and more. Our toolkit can give you the answers you need on how to get your workplace wellness committee started. The toolkit is available in English, Spanish, and Hmong. Not sure where to start? Survey your workplace and see what their needs are. Feel free to use this Employee Health Interest Survey template.

Don't forget to check out "Things to Consider When Applying for Workplace Wellness Grants" to help you decide whether this is a good fit for your workplace. Additionally, we recently hosted a virtual info session on January 17. If you missed it - please view the 2023 PPT and recording of the session. You can access the recording with the passcode: 
7h17&4WC

​Applications are open for 2023! Learn more and apply by February 21! 
View or ​download Workplace Wellness resources below!

Do you need help with implementing wellness at your workplace? Check out this guide to help you get started!
SHIP Workplace Wellness Implementation Guide


Do you need a copy of the Workplace Wellness Lunch & Learn Kick-Off PowerPoint? Click the link below to download.
​Workplace Wellness Lunch & Learn Kick-Off PowerPoint

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Do you need help with organizational staff training? Below are PowerPoint tools for you and your team. You can download and customize them to your liking.
Wellness Program Start Up and Sustainability
Stress in the Workplace
Physical Activity in the Workplace

To ensure the sustainability of wellness in your workplace you should create policies that support wellness. Click below for examples and templates. You can  make adjustments accordingly to your workplace. Your wellness efforts will continue to live in the workplace for many generations. Employee Handbook Policy Statement, Guidelines, Templates, and Samples:
How to Create a Physical Activity Policy
Sample - Breastfeeding Policy
Sample - Lactation Room Guidelines
Sample - Company Wide Nutrition Policy
​Sample - Healthy Food Policies
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Want to share your examples with us? Let us know! Email Yao!

Additional resources:

Commuting Help

Visit City of Saint Paul’s page to learn more about their Neighborhood Bike Rack Program where you can request the installation of approved bike racks on public right of way at no cost. Apply for the Bike Parking Cost Share Program here. With help from Move Minnesota, new bike parking is an easy and affordable option. Complete the following application to participate in our 50-50 cost sharing program. Eligible projects receive up to $1,000 for new bike racks or bike rooms​

Healthy Eating
Visit Minnesota Grown to locate the closest Farmer’s Market or CSA Farm for your workplace. You can find fresh local produce, meat, dairy, and more all year long!

Diabetes Prevention Program
Participate in the Diabetes Preven​tion Program in Minnesota (DPP). The goal of this is for participants to lose 5 – 7 percent of their body weight and gain 150 minutes of weekly physical activity. Print this free flyer on diabetes prevention to share with your staff.

Mindful Breathing 
Follow along with this instructional guide to engage in mindful breathing. 
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BizRecycling Program
Sign up for a FREE consultation and learn how you can apply for grants up to $10K and more to help improve recycling at your workplace. FREE recycling labels available in English, Hmong, Spanish, and Somali. Contact Yao for more information. Applicable only to Ramsey and Washington County locations.

CDC Scorecard Assessment
A tool designed to help employers assess if they are implementing science-based health promotion interventions in their worksites to prevent heart disease, stroke, and related health conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. Don't forget to download the Online System User Guide.

Employee Interest Survey
A template designed to help capture your employee's interest in health and wellness. Download the template and customize it to your liking. 


​Logos available for download: 

Saint Paul Ramsey County Public Health
​Minnesota Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)
​St. Paul Area Chamber

If you have questions about Workplace Wellness
​please email Yao Yang or call 651-265-2780.

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