Wellness Coalition of San Antonio

Vision

Facilitate city-wide employee wellbeing and health risk reduction through emphasis on education via the implementation of a comprehensive and scalable Body Mass Index (BMI)/Weight reduction initiative in San Antonio.

Background

San Antonio, Texas currently has one of the highest obesity rates in the U.S.  Obesity is related to many chronic diseases (i.e.: diabetes, certain cancers, and heart disease), increased mortality, lower quality of life, and escalating health care costs. The program is centered on education that regular physical activity and proper nutritional intake effectively reduces BMI/weight, health risk, and health care costs related to obesity.

The Wellness Coalition of San Antonio; under the direction of the San Antonio Medical Foundation, and comprised of the Food Bank, Metro Health District, Kronkosky Foundation, Y.M.C.A., and H-E-B will guide the development and delivery of the components of a city-wide BMI/Weight loss initiative to support employee wellness.

Scope

The Wellness Coalition of San Antonio's BMI/Weight-loss initiative is a comprehensive, 12-week process, providing a wellness platform that an organization of any size can replicate, scale, and build from. Within the scope of this initiative the Wellness Coalition provides the following:

• Program strategy and structure
• Promotions and materials
• Expert guidance and consultation
• Confidential data collection and risk management
• Community networks and resources

During this 12-week program, participating employees (and their spouses) will be provided with educational and promotional information, expert professional instruction, convenient physical activity resources, motivating incentives, and ongoing support to help them successfully achieve healthy BMI/Weight-loss. 

Staff

Steve Antunes, Wellness Program Director