Sources of Evidence
The Wellness Impact: Enhancing Academic Success through Healthy School Environments
GENYOUth Foundation, National Dairy Council, the American College of Sports Medicine, the American School Health Association
This report outlines the pivotal role that schools can play in improving students’ physical activity and nutrition. The report outlines and provides evidence about how creating supportive environments is critical for student success.
https://www.genyouthnow.org/reports/the-wellness-impact-report
The Wellness Dividend: How Employers Can Improve Employee Health and Productivity
The Graham Lowe Group Inc.
This is a comprehensive, evidence-based report that discusses why it is important to invest in employee wellness. Included with this report are details about the potential positive impacts of this investment and practical ways to invest in employee wellness.
Pan-Canadian Joint Consortium for School Health – Resources
Pan-Canadian Joint Consortium for School Health
The resources found within the Pan-Canadian Joint Consortium for School Health provide supportive evidence across a range of comprehensive school health topics (e.g., mental health, physical activity, healthy eating, etc.).
http://www.jcsh-cces.ca/index.php/resources
Developing Healthy School Communities: Handbook
Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund, Centre for Health Promotion Studies, University of Alberta
This document provides an overview of the work funded by the Alberta Healthy School Community Wellness Fund (AHSCWF; University of Alberta). Through the AHSCWF a variety of projects are funded that support the development of healthy school communities. This is a great resource that provides background information on the important components of supporting comprehensive school health.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jhfq-aY6uGnyzenVCmoZ7Mgzb-AGQRK2/view
Cost Savings Calculator – Resources
Alberta Health Services
This tool is used to calculate the potential cost savings for an organization if they invest in a workplace health initiative.
https://workplaces.healthiertogether.ca/resources/