9.7.10 Wellness Program

Michigan Tech's Wellness Program provides it's employees, spouses, and retirees support, encouragement, resources, and educational programs that help employees make positive behavior changes and improve their overall quality of life. Tech Wellness develops, implements, and endorses wellness programs that promote happy, healthy, and productive employees. New Wellness programs are advertised through flyers, e-mail, and Tech Topics.

Techfit is a cash-back incentive program offered to all employees and their families to encourage a healthy life-style through exercise. An employee/spouse will receive $100 off the renewal rate ($50 for the spouse) of their SDC or other area fitness facility membership as long as the facility has been used more than 72 visits in one year. The Wellness Coordinator will meet with the employee, spouse, or retiree to provide an exercise/diet program.

The Wellness Program also offers employees with a resource library on a variety of health topics that can be used by contacting the Wellness Coordinator at 487-2172.