Livingston Wellness Program

The Livingston Wellness Program is comprised of three main programs (listed below).

LIVINGSTON WELLNESS PARTNERSHIP

1. Focuses mostly on worksite wellness (community groups can utilize services too)
2. Evidence-based resources to help employers improve wellness
3. Free program
4. Includes ongoing consultation, programs from over 30 area providers/partners, and a wellness fair

A review of 32 studies of corporate wellness programs found claims costs were reduced by 27.8%; physician visits declined by 16.5%; hospital admissions declined by 62.5%; disability costs reduced by 34.4%; and incidences of injury declined by 24.8%. Since 1980, there have been over fifty studies of comprehensive worksite health promotion and disease prevention programs. Every study has indicated positive health outcomes.

SIMPLE STEPS --- Click here for the Simple Steps Newsletter

1. Physical activity based program that encourages 30 minutes of physical activity (most days of the week)
2. Year-round and done online for your convenience!
3. Includes weekly email newsletter
4. Individuals, worksites, groups, etc. can all participate

HIP HOP (Healthy Input Healthy Output) --- Click here for the monthly HIP HOP Newsletter

1. Collaboration between Cornell Cooperative Extension Livingston County, Livingston County Department of Health, Noyes Hospital, and Livingston County Youth Bureau
2. Childhood wellness program (work with schools, pre-schools, and recreational sites)
3. Promote three basic healthy behaviors

The highlighted activities/behaviors include getting one or more hours of play each day, five or more servings of fruits and vegetables, and two hours or less of screen time (computer, tv, phone, and video games – not related to school). In addition, the program encourages drinking water and/or low-fat milk and getting enough rest each day.

COMMUNIITY WELLNESS

Cornell Cooperative Extension Livingston County is attempting at combine all three programs for local communities – starting in Mount Morris. Ultimately, the hope is to develop a “best practice” for helping communities improve the wellness of all residents. If you would like more information about any aspect of the Livingston Wellness Program, please contact Jean Angililli at jma334@cornell.edu.

CHECK OUT THE LIVINGSTON WELLNESS PROGRAM & HIP HOP ON FACEBOOK!