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:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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.

 

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.