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Welcome to the Workplace Health Group


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Who are we?

The Workplace Health Group (WHG) is a multidisciplinary research group founded by professors David DeJoy and Mark Wilson, in the College of Public Health, Department of Health Promotion and Behavior.

What do we do?

The Workplace Health Group conducts research on workplace health and organizational effectiveness. This work is fostered through multi-disciplinary collaboration and partnerships with business and industry.

In addition to scientific investigation, the Group disseminates research findings to clinicians, researchers, policy-makers, practitioners, and employer and employee groups to promote the health and safety of working people; encourages and facilitates graduate education; and participates in service and outreach programs and activities

How can you contact us?

Workplace Health Group
Department of Health Promotion and Behavior
300 River Road
216 Ramsey Center
Athens, GA 30602-6522
706-542-4328 (office)
706-542-4956 (fax)


IN THE SPOTLIGHT
The Workplace Health Group recently received a $1.2 million dollar grant from the Centers for Disease Control, National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety to test the adaptation of the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) in a worksite setting . DPP is a 24-week weight management program, proven effective in clinical trials and one worksite, aimed at reducing caloric intake and increasing energy expenditure. <more>


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Upcoming Events

Georgia Federation for Public Health Educator’s Annual Meeting
February 2008
Atlanta, GA

 

 

Work, Stress, and Health Conference
March 2008
Washington