Statewide Wellness Resources
State of Alaska Department of Health and Human Services	The goal of the department is to promote and protect the health and well being of Alaskans. www.hss.state.ak.us
Providence Women's HeartAdvantage Program	More women than men have died of cardiovascular diseases every year since 1984. Learn more: www.providence.org/alaska
Fairbanks KTVF Channel 11 Health Report	Health issues are a growing concern in our community. Do we have good health? Can we improve it? What about diet and nutrition? Fitness? Diseases? Drugs? New medical findings? View this online report weekly. www.webcenter11.com
Health Risks in Alaska	In 2000 there were 2922 deaths in Alaska and 74.4% were identified within the top seven causes of death, approximately half of all deaths are attributable to modifiable behavioral risk factors. Learn more: www.epi.hss.state.ak.us/pubs /brfss00-01/00-01BRFSS.pdf
National Wellness Resources
Ergonomics & OSHA	What is ergonomics and what does OSHA have to say about it? www.osha.gov
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)	The CDC web site offers great information about workplace safety and health. www.cdc.gov/Workplace
Smoking Costs Businesses $$	Why encouraging your employees to quit smoking is good for business. www.workingsmokefree.com
President outlines health and fitness initiative.	Read what President Bush has to say about his health and fitness initiative. www.whitehouse.gov
Healthier US	The HealthierUS initiative is a national effort to improve people's lives, prevent and reduce the costs of disease, and promote community health and wellness. www.healthierus.gov
'Portion Distortion'	Study finds portion distortion may contribute to expanding waistlines. www.sciencedaily.com