The Central Valley Region Worksite Program is administered by the Network for a Healthy California at the University of California Cooperative Extension, Fresno County. The program is led by Program Coordinator Jerry Herrera. For more information about starting a program at your worksite contact Jerry at (559) 456-7185 or gcherrera@ucdavis.edu.

What is the Worksite Program?

The Worksite Program is a public health initiative led by the California Department of Public Health and administered by the Public Health Institute in cooperation with the National Program of the National Cancer Institute. Its purpose is to empower low-income workers to consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables and enjoy physical activity every day. The fruit and vegetable and physical activity objectives are designed to reduce the risks of chronic diseases, especially cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

The Worksite Program works with employers throughout California to:

1. Improve access to healthy foods and physical activity at workplaces

2. Foster supportive work environments that encourage healthy lifestyle choices

3. Establish public policies that bolster health promotion efforts at worksites.

Worksite Program Resources:

• Fit Business Tips-Monthly tips to help working Californians eat the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables and get at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

• Take Action! FREE..10-week Employee wellness program

• Publications from the Worksite Program

• Healthy Dining Menu Guide

• Vending Machine Nutrition Standards

• Health Food Options for Meetings
  

• The Secret to Healthy Living Cookbook

• Healthy Latino Recipes - made with love

Site was Last Updated May 16, 2008