Who is my Department Wellness Representative?
See the Wellness Committee Members page.
FAQ Topic: Employee Wellness
What is the Wellness Committee?
The Wellness Committee is a group of employees that will represent individual department interests in the program, represent the work force, help to steer the program and award the Employee-of-the-Month. All departments are represented. If you are interested in serving on the committee, email employee.wellness@ketteringoh.org.
Do I have to complete the biometric screening/Physician Results Form to participate in the program?
No. One of the greatest things about the Employee Wellness Program is that it is not all or nothing. Eligible employees may participate in any or all components. The program is designed to improve overall employee health, physical condition, and mental wellness through preventative health screenings, medical exams, and physical activity. However, to receive (or … Continued
Is my personal health information, as obtained from screenings, kept confidential?
Yes. Due to the “Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act” (HIPAA), Kettering Health Network (who we use for screenings) is legally bound to confidentiality with any personal information obtained from any screening. Additionally, the City is not seeking information regarding individual health levels but rather aggregate information representing the overall workforce.
How do I track of activity minutes, steps, and non-activity points?
You will use Wellworks to track and submit Activity Minutes and Non-Activity Points. You can follow the Wellworks Login Instructions to log into your account. Wellworks is accessible from a computer, tablet, and/or mobile device. To access it from a computer, go to www.wellworksforyoulogin.com. To access from a tablet or mobile device, download the “Wellworks For … Continued
How do I earn the incentive?
Participants must record 5,000 activity minutes or 1,500,000 steps and 100 Non-Activity Points during the Wellness Year (January 1 – December 15). Gather more information on the program incentive page.
How do I receive a Free Fitness Pass?
Employees who complete the biometric screening/Physician Results Form will receive a free annual combination pass to the Kettering Recreation Complex and the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center.
If I have more questions, who should I contact?
Contact your Department Wellness Representative or email employee.wellness@ketteringoh.org.
How do I register for this program?
You don’t need to register to participate in the Wellness Program! You do need to log into your account with Wellworks, where you will track and submit Activity Minutes and Non-Activity Points. Here are the Wellworks Login Instructions.
Can spouses participate? What is the cost?
Spouses are not eligible for the incentive program. Spouses may purchase any Kettering Recreation annual-based pass for 20% off resident prices. However, the employee must have an active pass membership for the spouse to qualify.