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Overview of Wellness Program

  • In 2008, Senate Bill No. 2646 was enacted to allow state agencies to create a Healthy Worksite Wellness Program.
  • Mission Statement- The Mission of MPB Worksite Wellness Committee is to help create a workplace culture at our agency that encourages and promotes healthy living and lifestyles through programs and policies in effort to increase its workforce wellness.
  • Purpose- The Wellness Committee’s purpose is to help facilitate this program. To plan & organize monthly activities to provide employees with health education, nutrition, physical activity, &, resources.

Health Initiatives

Biggest Loser winners
The Biggest Losers for 2019 — From left, Gearlletha Stevens, HR; Barin von Foregger, Second Place; Alicia Harris, First Place; Java Chatman, Third Place; Henry Williams, HR.

Wellness in Action

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MPB Wellness: Patrick House tips for weight-loss success

Patrick House, winner of Biggest Loser, Season 10, has a special message of encouragement for the team at Mississippi Public Broadcasting during the 2019 weight-loss challenge.

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MPB Wellness: Line Dancing

MPB Wellness: Line Dancing