2018 American Heart Association Workplace Wellness Symposium!

Thank you to our sponsors:

AGENDA

8:00am – Registration & Light Breakfast (provided)

8:00am – Exhibit Tables, Sponsors, Selfie Station, Continuing Education Credits (SHRM and NCHEC)

9:00am – Welcome!

9:10am – Mindfulness Exercise & Cardio

9:30am – Keynote Speaker: “Drop the Programs: Pick up the People” by Brian Passon, President of Arch Health and Co-Founder of Wellness Underground followed by audience Q&A

10:50am – “The Pulse” Breakout Sessions (attendees to choose 3 out of 5 to attend-20 minutes each)

1.       AHA Legislative Update     

a. Description: How has AHA made change happen in Minnesota and how attendees can get involved in the legislative process to impact heart health in our community? Q&A

2.       Hands Only CPR Training & F.A.S.T. Signs of Stroke Review 

a. Description: Hear the incredible stories from 2 survivors and learn/freshen up on your Hands Only CPR skills. 

3.       How to Become a Bicycle Friendly Business

a. Description: Learn how to make your company nationally recognized as a “Bicycle Friendly Business” and also learn how the AHA partners with organizations to make a greater impact.

4.       Check. Change. Control.

a. Description: Self-monitoring blood pressure program to implement in the workplace

5.       My Research Legacy

a. Description: Learn how you can privately share your personal health data with world-class researchers in order to drive next-generation heart and stroke research.

12:10pm- Lunch

- During lunch discussion on “The Pulse” Recap, open audience feedback

12:30pm-1:30pm – Award Winning Company Panel

- Description: Learn from Minnesota’s nationally recognized companies on how they achieved bronze, silver, or gold status from the American Heart Association through their achievement with creating a culture of health in their workplace!

1:30pm – Review of all resources given

1:45pm – Wrap Up

- Optional group walk around outside path

- Optional open networking

2:00pm - Adjourned