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Active For Life is the American Cancer Society’s 10-week program that encourages employees to be more active on a regular basis by setting individual goals and forming teams for motivation and support. For more information about the program contact your local American Cancer Society or call 1-800-ACS-2345. http://www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_1_5X_Active_For_Life.asp
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The American Lung Association of North Carolina is a voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating lung disease and fostering healthy breathing for all people through prevention, outreach, education, research, and advocacy. The Association focuses asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health.
http://www.lungnc.org/programs/programs.php
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Be Active North Carolina, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health of all North Carolinians. Their mission is to increase the physical activity levels and healthy lifestyles of all North Carolinians through people, programs and policies.
http://www.beactivenc.org
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Eat Smart Move More is an extremely valuable web resource with quick and easy ideas on healthy eating, increased physical activity and much more. Information includes meal recipes, portion sizes, a resource library and various physical activities. There are tips for families, communities, church groups and worksites.
http://www.myeatsmartmovemore.com/
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The 'Eat Smart Move More StairWELL Program' promotes using the stairs as a way of incorporating physical activity into the workday of employees who work in multi-floor buildings. After adopting stair use at work, employees may choose to use the stairs in environments away from work, such as the mall or other business buildings to maintain a more physically active life. Go to their website for ideas and posters:
http://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/resources/indiv/stairwell.html
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Quitline NC is a new resource for North Carolina residents offering free tobacco cessation coaching seven days a week. Call 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-784-8669) from 8 AM to midnight. For more information, click on www.QuitlineNC.com.
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Quit Now NC is a statewide tobacco use cessation partnership that promotes awareness, develops resources, and conducts trainings to help North Carolinians successfully quit tobacco.
Link to: http://www.quitnownc.org/
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There are 29 state parks, 4 recreation areas and many natural areas throughout the State for your employees to enjoy. Recreational activities increase physical activity, help relieve stress, and provide a variety of educational opportunities.
http://ils.unc.edu/parkproject/ncparks.html
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Project Assist is a coalition to promote tobacco-free lifestyles and prevent exposure to secondhand smoke. Project Assist stands for the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study. Project ASSIST represents the nation’s largest educational effort to prevent and reduce smoking and smokeless tobacco use.
The purpose is to prevent deaths and health problems attributable to tobacco use. In North Carolina, Project ASSIST focuses on educating community citizens; organizations and public officials on the dangers of second hand smoke exposure and encourage voluntary non-smoking policies.
http://www.wakegov.com/environment/smokefree/default.html
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Winner's Circle is a statewide healthy dining initiative designed to create and promote healthy eating environments through free and voluntary partnerships between local eating establishments and health agencies. Winner’s Circle Healthy Dining Program, a partnership of NC Prevention Partners, NC Division of Public Health Cardiovascular Health and Physical Activity and Nutrition, identifies and promotes healthy menu items available in dining establishments, while promoting participating establishments.
Statewide Contact: NC Prevention Partners 919-969-7022
Go to: http://www.ncwinnerscircle.com for more information.
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Workable Wellness is a program that offers practical solutions to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. The 12-session program works with employees on simple strategies and skills to incorporate healthy habits for a lifetime of good health. Participants in the program learn simple strategies and skills to incorporate healthy habits for a lifetime of good health. Educators from local NC Cooperative Extension county centers can bring Workable Wellness to a business or worksite through a series of group training sessions.
Statewide Contact: NC Cooperative Extension 919-515-9139
Online Brochure: Workable Wellness Brochure
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