About Us
Wellness Champs
What is a Wellness Champ?
A Wellness Champ is a liaison between his or her home department and Employee Health & Well-being. A Champ plays an instrumental role in promoting lifestyle behavior changes that support good health and improve quality of life. Because he or she knows their coworkers and work area, a Champ has the advantage of motivating their colleagues to achieve healthier lifestyles. A Champ acts as both a champion of wellness and a catalyst for change, providing opportunities for their co-workers to increase their energy level, enjoy more productive work days, and ultimately feel better about themselves.
What are the benefits of being a Wellness Champ?
- Receive first-hand information on wellness programs and activities around the institution
- Learn to be a healthy role model
- Expand your knowledge of health and wellness
- Play an important role in improving morale within your department
- Work with other Wellness Champs
- Learn about things other departments are doing in relation to wellness
What do I have to do as a Wellness Champ?
- Disseminate information to employees regarding health promotion activities
- Reserve time in your staff meetings to announce upcoming wellness activities
- Provide learning opportunities for health promotion opportunities in your department
There are many ways you can help promote Wellness programs. As a Wellness Champ, your time commitment is minimal. You will receive a monthly newsletter and weekly e-mails informing you of the next wellness opportunity taking place around the institution. There will also be two informational meetings scheduled throughout the year.
If you are interested in becoming a Wellness Champ, please download and complete our application.
If you have any questions about the Wellness Champ program, please send an e-mail to askacoach@mdanderson.org or by phone at 713-745-WELL.
Resources for Employee Health & Well-being
Employee Accident Report (pdf)
Report needlesticks to 713-604-OUCH (6824)
Contact a wellness coach at
713-745-WELL (9355) or
askacoach@mdanderson.org