"Wellness Works" Initiative
The wellness project is the brainchild of State Senator Mary Lou Rath. Administered by UB's School of Public Health and Health Professions, the program will provide up to $50,000 for two years to companies whose projects are approved by the board. "Wellness Works" dollars must be matched dollar-for-dollar by each business, and must be applied directly and exclusively to implementing and operating the program. Examples of health issues companies could address are smoking cessation, stress reduction and management, weight reduction, diet and exercise improvement, blood pressure management, cholesterol management and others.