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Wellness Councils
Associations for Health Promotion
Health Observances
Disease Prevention
Iowa Links of Interest
Human Resources
Teams
Health Promotion Resources
Fitness 
Women's Health

Work/Family
Other Links of Interest
Fun Sites


WELCOA

The Wellness Councils of America (WELCOA) is a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting healthier lifestyles, especially through health promotion activities at the worksite. Members gain access to health products and resources, newsletters, WELL CITY USA,  Well Workplace programs, and more.

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Associations for Health Promotion
American Journal of Health Promotion

Centre For Health Promotion
Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research
Health Promotion Advocates

The National Wellness Association (NWA)



Health Observances
2005 National Health Observances



Disease Prevention

American Diabetes Association
American Dietetic Association

American College of Preventive Medicine

American Institute for Cancer Research

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

ErgoWeb

Food and Drug Administration

Health Enhancement Research Organization

Healthy People 2010

National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information
National Institutes of Health

National Stroke Association

U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General
Shape Up America! Healthy Weight for Life

Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration 
The Institute for Stress Management






Iowa Links of Interest
desmoines.com

Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center

Iowa Department of Public Health 
Iowa Health System
Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines

The Greater Des Moines Partnership



Human Resources
Employee Benefit Research Institute
Human Resource Institute
Richard Barrett and Associates

Society for Human Resource Management



Teams
Center for Collaborative Organizations

Effective Meetings

Teambuilding, Inc.
TrainingWorks Corporation




Health Promotion Resources
Health Enhancement Systems
Park Nicollet Health Source
Summex Corporation
Human Kinetics
Whole Person Associates 
Vitality
Top Topics
Wellness Junction
Oakstone Wellness Publishing



Fitness 
Fitness World
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
International Dance Exercise Association
American Council on Exercise
American College of Sports Medicine
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
YMCA
Medical Fitness Association
National Association of Governor's Councils on PF&S
President's Council on PF & Sports



Women's Health
Melpomene Institute
YWCA
U.S. Public Health Service's Office on Women's Health
National Osteoporosis Foundation
National Women's Health Resource Center
The North American Menopause Society
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

2424milk.com



Work / Family
Families and Work Institute
Work & Family Connection

Worklifebalance.com



Other Links of Interest
RealAge
Vegetarian Resource Group
Fast Company Magazine
Business for Social Responsibility
National Center for Health Statistics
Small Business Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Association for Quality and Participation



Fun Sites
Ben and Jerry
Dilbert cartoons
Ask Dr. Universe
The Dog Hause
Historic Events & birthdays for every date of the year



Wellness Council of Iowa
6000 Westown Parkway, Suite 350E
West Des Moines, IA 50266-7771
Phone: (515) 223-2910
Fax: (515) 267-6215
E-mail: info@WellnessIowa.org
 
Well Workplace University & Well Workplace Sessions
Well Workplace University
May 14th, 8:30am-1:30pm
Des Moines University
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Well Workplace Work Session
May 14th, 2:00pm-3:30pm
Des Moines University
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18th Annual Conference on Worksite Wellness
Iowa Worksites: A Healthy Environment
September 23rd
8:30am-4:00pm

Downtown Des Moines Marriott

More Upcoming Events


Congratulations
2007 Well Workplace
Award Winners
  • Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc
  • City of Ames
  • EMC Insurance Company
  • Grinnell Regional Medical Center
  • Mary Greeley Medical Center
  • Pure Fishing
  • University of Iowa
  • Mercy Medical Center - Clinton

Welcome New Members!

  • State of Iowa
  • Bank Midwest
  • La Mair - Mulock - Condon, Co.
  • Franklin Wellness Center
FREE RESOURCES!
There are a number of free wellness resources available for download from WELCOA.

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