The Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County (DOH-Okaloosa) created the Healthy Okaloosa Worksites program to share health information and resources with local organizations, their employees, and their families.
DOH-Okaloosa believes that the workplace is an essential element to building healthy communities. This is because employees who feel supported and encouraged by their workplace are more likely to reach their goals in adopting healthier lifestyles. Not to mention, we spend a good portion of our day at work so it can make a large impact on healthy choices.
Joining the Healthy Okaloosa Worksites program is easy and has many benefits. It includes free health education resources, health toolkits, trainings, and a variety of activities on different topics like older adult health, nutrition, exercise, and more!
DOH-Okaloosa publicly celebrates organizations which are committed to a Healthy Okaloosa culture, where we all benefit from lower health care costs, healthier employees and families, and a happy, healthy lifestyle in Okaloosa County. Healthy Okaloosa Worksites recognizes organizations that meet specific worksite wellness standards, with sustainable policy and environmental strategies that support physical activity, healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and being tobacco free.
Application Process
Worksites will receive a level based on the activities they complete:
- Silver – 1 Health Promotion Activity and 1 Policy Creation (or have a pre-existing policy)
- Gold – 2 Health Promotion Activities and 1 New Policy Creation
- Platinum – 3 Health Promotion Activities, 1 New Policy Creation (must be breastfeeding or tobacco-focused) OR Breastfeeding Room, and Display Health Information and Resources
Worksite Interested in Joining?
Complete the interest form online and a team member will contact you to set up an in-person meeting.
For more information, contact HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov or 850-344-0661.
Current Participating Worksites
- Acentria Insurance
- Boys and Girls Club – Destin and Fort Walton Beach
- Career Source Okaloosa Walton
- Certified Manufacturing, Inc.
- Childcare Network #142
- City of Crestview
- City of Destin
- City of Fort Walton Beach
- City of Niceville
- Embrace Family Preservation
- Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County
- Fort Walton Beach Development Center
- Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
- Gulf Power
- Head Start
- Health Origin Studios
- HealthyDay HealthyLife
- Northwest Florida State College
- Northwest Florida State College Child Development & Education Center
- Okaloosa Clerk of County Court
- Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners
- Okaloosa County School District
- Select Physical Therapy
- Shelter House
- Simple HR
- Synovus of Crestview
- The Nautilus Condominum
- Twin Cities Hospital
- University of West Florida Emerald Coast
- Workout Anytime – Fort Walton Beach
Resources
Monthly Newsletters
The Healthy Okaloosa Worksite team develops an e-newsletter each month. The e-newsletter is sent to all program participants and includes information, health tips, and upcoming events. It can be forwarded to staff members and posted in public work areas.
To sign up for the newsletter, email HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov.
Health Observances
One way to complete health promotion activities at your worksite is by celebrating health observances. Visit National Health Observances to view options.
Need assistance? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Worksites team at HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov.
Additional Awards
Did you know that worksites can apply for tobacco and breastfeeding support awards too? Contact the Healthy Okaloosa Worksites team at HealthyOkaloosa@FLHealth.gov to start your applications.