The rtof Health ProInotiort

Many believe that the "next generation" of health promotion or health management programs will likely include a much more extensive alignment of environmental ['actors that support a healthy and productive workforce. To address this possibility, a model was conceptualized that integrates an environmentally-based intervention within a comprehensive health management effort. Intervention is direded at both enhancements to the physical aspects of the worksite as well as its cultural makeup, and a series of suggestions are provided for those who want to utilize this model. This comprehensive, environmentally-focused component of the next generation of health promotion programs will expand the population reach of health management to all employees and potentially enhance its overall success. This approach is viewed as critical in creating a healthy and productive work organization, and allows the employer to capture the full economic and human capital benefits of intervention. The creation of a "supportive environment" for health promotion and wellness is seen as an important develop­ ment in the field of worksite health promotion, thus our focus on this model within The Art of Health Promotion. In this edition we will examine the following topics: