The Wicomico and Worcester County Health Departments, together with Healthiest Maryland Businesses, are hosting a free healthy business forum.
The Lower Shore business community can learn how worksite wellness saves money and increases productivity. For every $1 invested in employee wellness programs, the cost savings is between $3.50 and $5.80. The total cost of poor health can be two to three times the direct medical costs.
Business owners, human resource professionals, finance staff, benefit coordinators, and health champions from businesses located in Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester counties are invited to attend the forum.
The event will be held on Wednesday, May 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn on South Salisbury Boulevard, Salisbury, Maryland. Participants must register by May 15 at tinyurl.com/nqaosnm.
The day will include presentations about worksite wellness programs implemented at local businesses, creating wellness policies, and developing environments that support healthy lifestyle behaviors for employees. There will also be networking opportunities with other professionals, as well as with area agencies that will share what they have to offer to businesses.
Healthiest Maryland businesses will educate participants about implementing a strategy to promote health where Marylanders work, live, and learn. Attendees will learn how to join Healthiest Maryland Businesses, a free worksite wellness initiative sponsored by the Maryland Department of Mental Hygiene.
A light breakfast and giveaways will also be provided. Seating is limited. For more information call 410-334-3480.
