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Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Wellness Council

Workplace Wellness
 
Who We Are:
The Somerset County Chamber of Commerce Wellness Council (SCCWC) is a network of health care providers, area businesses and organizations committed to creating and maintaining low cost, no cost wellness programs designed to support the pro active health care of their employees/ members, their families and those they serve in the community.

Our Goal:
Our goal is to assist your small business in making the work place a healthier and ultimately safer place to work.
Role of the Council:
The Council has been established to promote Pro active care through the development and support of local business/organization wellness programs using evidence based approaches/strategies.
  1. Environmental interventions which support healthy lifestyles
  2. Policies and financial incentives that support healthy lifestyles
  3. Frequent and simple prevention messages (news letter etc)
  4. Health education classes, workshops, medical self care
  5. Screenings, HRA’s, and referral leading to risk factor follow up education and counseling
Applicant Responsibility:
    To succeed an applicant needs to be willing to: 
  • Have ownership buy in and commitment to taking a pro-active care approach through health promotion  wellness
  • Conduct a  short business/organization assessment of your current wellness offerings and employee interests (tool and assistance provided for you)
  • Review your current health and safety policies/procedures (we will help you)
  • Implement evidence based approaches/strategies and
  • Designate a contact person we can work with to lead your efforts.
 Member Application Process:
To become a member, click here to download the registration form (Microsoft Word document) and return it through the mail.


Financial Obligation:
There is a small annual fee of $2 per employee (max payment $200) to support the council’s efforts.  Checks made payable to Skowhegan Area Chamber of Commerce, Attention: Wellness Council.
 
What Our Members Say:
“Thanks for your constant reminders on the need for health insurance. As it turns out I think this insurance will be the best investment I ever made”.
            -- Todd Smith - Maine Fire Equipment
 
“I learned a lot from the small businesses in this area, I don’t know why it’s not a priority for more people.”
            -- Lisa Webber, Consumer’s for Affordable Health Care
 
Questions?
    Contact the Wellness Council Coordinator at 207-474-7473, or click here if you have any additional questions.


Thank you for visiting the Somerset County Chambers of Commerce Wellness Council.
Click here to visit the Skowhegan Chamber of Commerce, and here to visit the Jackman Chamber of Commerce.
 

A Healthy Maine Partnership
Funding is provided with tobacco settlement money from the Fund for a Healthy Maine, through the Partnership For A Tobacco-Free Maine, Bureau of Health, Department of Human Services.