UNE Employee Wellness Program
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of New England Employee Wellness Program is to increase quality of life of UNE employees, create awareness of healthy and positive lifestyle choices, and reduce the incidence of preventable illnesses and injuries by providing the tools, resources and education necessary to support health living.
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About The Program
The University of New England's Employee Wellness Program was estabilshed in 2005 to promote wellness for life for all UNE employees. The goal of the program is to promote the enrichment of mind, body and sprit through fitness training and health education. Individuals are encouraged to participate in lifestyle enhancement programs to improve their health and function and hopefully decrease UNE health care spending.
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Maine Statistics
Obesity
In 17 years obesity rates have risen 100%
12% of the adult population in 1990 were considered obese
26% of the adult population in 2006 were considered obese
Smoking
59% of Maine's adults are either overweight or obese according to a self reported survey from the Maine Center for Disease Control in 2006.
According to the Maine American Lung Association in 2007 20.9% of adults smoke cigarettes. This percentage has dropped in the last two years from 24% in 2006.
Physical Activity & Inactivity
34.9% of adults in Maine are insufficient in regards to being physically active
10.6% of adults in Maine are physically inactive
22% of adults in Maine get no leisure activity
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How To Get Involved
The UNE Employee Wellness Program follows the academic year calendar, taking new participants at the beginning of each semester- fall and spring. For more information please contact Meg Ladd.
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Staff
Meg Ladd, BS, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, HFI
Employee Wellness Program Coordinator & EWP Fitness Specialist
602-2785
Cassie Aiello, BS, ACSM-CPT, AFAA
EWP Fitness Specialist
602-2246
Pat McCarthy, BS, CSCS
EWP Fitness Specialist
602-2282
Amy Langevin, MS, CES
EWP Fitness Specialist
602-2556
Heath Pierce, MEd, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, HFI
EWP Fitness Specialist
602-2590
Employee Wellness Program Fitness Specialists are available to meet with participants on an as needed basis, please contact your assigned fitness specialist to set up an appointment.
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Monthly Newsletters
HealthWISE is a monthly wellness newsletter
Issue 1 - June 2008
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Resources
Aetna Navigator & Simple Steps to a Healthier Life
Real Age Survey