The Sarasota County Schools Employee Wellness Program will provide a balanced and proactive wellness program to promote the health and wellness of Sarasota Schools employees through education and initiatives that:

• Encourage habits of wellness at work and home
• Increase awareness of factors and resources contributing to the well-being
• Inspire and empower individuals to take responsibility for their health
• Support a sense of community

Wellness Mission 
The Employee Wellness mission is to decrease the health risks of employees while empowering them to be active, involved, conscientious healthcare consumers. The Employee Wellness program encourages employees to take responsibility for enhancing their well-being, decreasing their risks for acute and chronic illness and premature death, knowing when to seek appropriate care for medical problems, and acquiring knowledge tools for achieving high-level wellness. 

Program Background 
Employee Wellness has been an active part of Sarasota County Schools since 2008. The Employee Wellness Program provides formal and informal activities designed to support and enhance the health and well-being of employees and thus ensure a healthy and productive workforce. 

Contact: For Employee Wellness questions or comments, contact Erin Singerman at Erin.Singerman@sarasotacountyschools.net or 941-927-9000 x31363