| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 74.46 |
| Liaison | Ciannat Howett |
| Submission Date | Oct. 9, 2024 |
Emory University
PA-14: Wellness Program
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Cyrus
Bhedwar Director Office of Sustainability Initiatives |
Part 1. Wellness program
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all academic staff?:
Does the institution have a wellness and/or employee assistance program that makes counseling, referral, and wellbeing services available to all non-academic staff?:
A brief description of the institution’s wellness and/or employee assistance program(s):
Emory offers several health and wellness programs and services to address the needs of faculty, staff, and students.
For students, these services are provided by the Student Health and Counseling Services Department which includes the Student Health Clinic, the Student Counseling Center, and the Office of Health Promotion. http://studenthealth.emory.edu/
Emory University's Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) provides free and confidential services to promote emotional, behavioral, and workplace health. These services are available to benefit eligible faculty, staff, physicians, and their families aged 11 and above. FSAP offers programs and resources delivered by licensed mental health professionals, both virtually and in person, tailored for individuals and work teams. Through a holistic service delivery model, FSAP supports collaboration and community while enhancing personal and professional well-being. www.fsap.emory.edu
Faculty and staff also have access to services offered by the Health & Well-being team within Central HR Administration. These services are provided under the “Healthy Emory” brand to support and promote efforts to live healthily. Emory offers a wide variety of programs, resources, and services. The Healthy Emory initiative was established to improve employee health and well-being in nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, social connection, and tobacco avoidance. More information can be found here: https://www.hr.emory.edu/eu/wellness/index.html
Additionally, Emory University offers an exceptional benefits program to help meet the diverse needs of our employees. The benefits provide employees with important financial protection when they need it the most. Emory pays the full cost of basic life insurance and long-term disability coverage and contributes to the 403(b) retirement plan. Emory also offers a variety of other benefits, including tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and more. In addition to employer-provided benefits, eligible employees may enroll in optional benefits, including medical, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability, flexible spending accounts, and retirement plans. For the most current information, visit the HR website at https://hr.emory.edu/eu/benefits/index.html
The staff of Emory’s Sustainability Initiatives and the staff of Healthy Emory have collaborated since 2013. Mutual areas of interest between these two departments include (1) the promotion of walking and biking (to improve health and reduce automobile & elevator use) and (2) the promotion of produce consumption. Through 2022, the assistant vice president, of health management, who has oversight of the Health and Wellness team has actively participated on the Sustainable Food Committee since 2013. The director of Sustainability Initiatives has participated on the Healthy Emory Advisory Committee since 2014. These leaders’ cross-collaborations have facilitated a strong, ongoing partnership with common goals and objectives.
Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) is Emory’s personalized web platform and mobile app that helps participants track healthy habits. In addition to improving their overall health, Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees and their eligible spouses can earn HRA /HSA medical plan incentives and rewards when participating in various health and well-being campaigns and activities through Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare). These activities are provided annually and are free, voluntary, and confidential. Activities run from January 1 to November 15. https://hr.emory.edu/eu/wellness/healthy-emory-connect/index.html
Operation Eat Right is an annual nutrition education campaign by Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) that empowers employees to achieve balanced nutrition. Participants engage in various activities to learn practical strategies for balanced nutrition and can earn incentives and rewards through the medical plan's well-being program. A key campaign component is the Healthy Plate Challenge, which promotes a well-rounded nutrition plan emphasizing fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, whole grains, and lean proteins. Participants are encouraged to focus on whole foods while limiting added sugars, saturated fats, and sodium consumption. The challenge involves committing to consuming a balanced meal daily for at least 21 days within six weeks. Participants track their meals using the Healthy Emory Connect (Sharecare) nutrition tracker. Additional support resources include promoting The Emory Farmers Market, Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and Eat Right Atlanta initiatives. https://hr.emory.edu/eu/wellness/healthy-eating-weight/index.html
Part 2. Smoke-free environments
Does the institution restrict outdoor smoking?:
Does the institution prohibit smoking and tobacco use across the entire campus?:
A copy of the institution's smoke-free policy:
The institution’s smoke-free policy:
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