building a healthy workplace...erika bochat texas a&m agrilife extension regional program leader...
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Building a Healthy Workplace:A HOW-TO BLUEPRINT
Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Time: 8:30a.m. - 3:00p.m. San Patricio County Fairgrounds & Event Center219 W 5th StreetSinton, Texas 78387
Ninfa Peña-Purcell, PhD, MCHES, is an associate professor and health specialist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service at Texas A&M University, and she also serves as an adjunct associate professor with the Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Rural Public Health. Dr. Peña-Purcell has over 25 years of experience in worksite health promotion. She is the lead author of two nationally recognized diabetes self-management education programs: ¡Sí, Yo Puedo Controlar Mí Diabetes! (Sí, Yo Puedo) and Wisdom, Power, Control. These culturally relevant programs target Hispanic/Latinos and African Americans, respectively. Dr. Peña-Purcell’s research interests include health disparities, culture competency, chronic disease prevention and management and tobacco prevention and cessation.
Worksite Wellness Planning Guidebook Author
Building a Healthy Workplace:A HOW-TO BLUEPRINT
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Program at a GlanceRegistration
Welcome and IntroductionsErika Bochat, Regional Program Leader
Building a Healthy WorkplaceKathy Farrow, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - San Patricio County
Experience an Active Work Place Simulation Erica Reyes, Texas A&M Healthy South Texas, Extension Specialist
Stretch Break
A Blueprint to Build Your Employee Wellness Plan Luisa Colin, Texas A&M Healthy South Texas, Special Initiatives Coordinator
Round Table Discussion on Creating Your Culture of Health Luisa Colin, Texas A&M Healthy South Texas Special Initiatives Coordinator
Networking Lunch
Program Ideas for Creating Your Culture of Health Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Staff
Dinner Tonight Food Demonstration Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Staff
Employee Engagement Strategies Luisa Colin, Texas A&M Healthy South Texas Special Initiatives Coordinator
Evaluation and Participant Certificates
Adjourn
Worksite Wellness Contacts
Luisa Colin Texas A&M Healthy South Texas Special Initiatives Coordinator
County Contact Information
Brett ArredondoExtension Agent - Health
Erika BochatTexas A&M AgriLife Extension
Regional Program Leader
Megan GliddenCounty Extension Agent - Family & Community Health
Aransas County 361-790-0103
Nueces County 361-767-5223
Norma MunozCounty Extension Agent - Family & Community Health
361- [email protected]
Elaine FriesTexas A&M Healthy South Texas
Associate Director
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider
Bee County 361-621-1552
Jessica FaubionCounty Extension Agent - Family & Community Health
Karnes County 830-780-3906
Meagen DennisonCounty Extension Agent - Family & Community Health
Lynn MutzExtension Agent - Health
Refugio/Goliad Counties 361-526-2825
San Patricio County 361-587-3400
Kathy FarrowCounty Extension Agent - Family & Community Health
Boogie BarberExtension Agent - Health
Thank you to all of our supporters, volunteers and speakers for making this event possible.
Visit Us! How AgriLife Extension Supports Worksites
AgriLife Extension’s Worksite Wellness is a partnership with Texas worksites to promote a healthy, productive
workforce. The goal of our efforts is to provide businesses with technical and educational support in the design of a
customized, cost-effective and sustainable wellness program. AgriLife Extension has the resources to assist in
every stage of planning, implementing, and evaluating worksite wellness programs. This includes science-based
health education programs, which cover a variety of wellness topics.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.
Healthy South Texas Walk Across Texas Participants
Total Participants: 9,819 Miles Walked: 1,735,598
Now I feel so much better. I feel
less stressed and I lost a
few pounds. My blood pressure is
also a lot better.