During this National RTAP webinar on Transit Employee Health and Wellness Programs held on November 29, 2018, Erwin Reitsma of Wyoming Independent Living (WIL) and Jill Stedem of OATS Transit in Missouri presented about common health issues among transit drivers and other staff, the impact on agencies, and the benefits of wellness programs. Topics covered included improving worker health, exercise, getting enough sleep, eating well, drinking more water and less caffeine, taking breaks to stretch, and managing stress. The webinar also provided best practices for employee wellness programs, such as competitions, financial incentives, partnering with local sponsors, and making it fun.

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