City of Pomona
Wellness Website
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Welcome to the City of Pomona's Wellness Website. This Website will provide you with information regarding our Fitness and Wellness Policy and other valuable resources. As a Regular, Full-time City of Pomona employee you are eligible to participate in the City's Fitness and Wellness Program. |
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
Body mass index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. Click on the link below to calculate your BMI! (Courtesy of the Department of Health and Human Services)
BMI Calculator
Fitness and Wellness Policy
The purpose of the City's Fitness and Wellness Policy is to encourage, motivate and challenge employees to take an active interest in their health and well-being.
Eligibility- This Policy applies to all Regular Full Time City employees.
The Policy establishes a "Voluntary Fitness and Wellness Program" which encourages participation in health screenings, wellness training sessions, and fitness activities. Employees who participate in the program and meet the minimum requirements will be eligible for fitness-related expenditures per the Policy.
The Fitness and Wellness Policy contains the following elements:
- Health Screenings
- Wellness Training/Education
- Fitness Participation
- Fitness Reimbursement
A. Health Screenings
Employees are encouraged to receive periodic health screenings from their own personal physician. In order to qualify for the Fitness Reimbursement, employees must complete an annual physical exam or body scan.
B. Wellness Training/Education
Periodic Wellness and Training Education sessions will be scheduled throughout the year. These sessions will cover topics including, but not limited to; smoking cessation, nutrition, fitness, and stress management. In order to qualify for the Fitness Reimbursement, employees must attend a minimum of four (4) City-provided Wellness Training sessions.
C. Fitness Participation
Employees are encouraged to participate in some type of fitness activity. Examples of fitness activities that would qualify for the Fitness Reimbursement include the following:
- Complete a 5K or 10K run/walk
- Walk for at least 20 minutes for 90 days in a 12-month period (Complete Log)
- Complete a 5 mile hike
- Complete a 10 mile bike ride
D. Fitness Reimbursement
Eligible employees who meet the minimum requirement of the Fitness and Wellness Program will be reimbursed up to $150.00 each fiscal year for approved expenditures such as running shoes, gym membership fees, exercise equipment, bicycles, or any other item or program which will help improve the physical activity and overall fitness level of the employees. The Wellness Coordinator and/or Safety Officer shall evaluate such reimbursement and make a recommendation to the Risk Manager who has final authority.
To be eligible for the fitness reimbursement each employee must complete all of the following requirements druing the same fiscal year:
- Complete an annual physical exam or body scan;
- Attend a minimum of four (4) Wellness Training Sessions; and,
- Complete one (1) fitness activity.
Employees will be required to submit a completed Wellness Program Participation form to request the Fitness Reimbursement.
Please click on the link below to view the City's Fitness and Wellness Policy.
- Fitness and Wellness Policy
Healthy Living - City Resources
- City's Employee Assistance Program Wellness Library - Community Action EAP www.caeap.com
Login: Pomona --- Password:Pomona
- Community Services Department - Lunch Hour Swim (Adults Only)
$1.00 per day/$35.00 Summer Pass
Relax, cool off, swim laps and/or do water aerobics.
Location: Ganesha Park Swim Complex
Dates to be announced.
For information call 909-620-2304 or 909-620-2301
Healthy Living - Online Resources
- American Cancer Society www.cancer.org
- American Dietetic Association www.Eatright.org
- American Heart Association www.americanheart.org
- American Lung Association www.lungusa.org
- Body Mass Index: BMI Calculator www.webmd.com/content/tools/1/calc_bmi.htm
- Blue Shield (Full program for Blue Shield members only) www.mylifepath.com
- Lance Armstrong Foundation www.laf.org
- National Breast Cancer Awareness Month www.nbcam.org
- Sportline www.Walkingadvantage.com
- Walking.org www.walking.org
- Walking.about.com www.Walking.about.com
- WebMd.com www.webmd.com/content/pages/18/102791.htm
- Weight Watcher www.weightwatchers.com
Seminar/Training Schedule
- TBA - Workshops provided monthly, notices are sent via email.
Wellness Contact Information
Chris Millard, Risk Manager
Phone- 909-620-2080
Fax- 909-620-2295
E-mail: chris_millard@ci.pomona.ca.us
