7:15am – 8:00am
Conference Registration & Networking Breakfast 

8:00am – 8:10am
Chairperson’s Opening Remarks 

8:10am – 8:50am
The Evolution of Workplace Healthcare: Building an Integrated Health & Wellness Ecosystem
The traditional model of workplace healthcare is transforming as employers seek comprehensive solutions that address both occupational health and primary care needs. This session examines how leading organizations are creating integrated health ecosystems that combine onsite/near-site clinics, occupational health services and wellness programs. Learn how this holistic approach enhances care coordination, improves health outcomes and delivers greater value. Discover strategies for breaking down silos between different health services and creating seamless experiences for employees. Explore how technology and data analytics can be leveraged to optimize program performance and demonstrate ROI. The discussion will highlight real-world examples of successfully integrated programs and provide a framework for building your own comprehensive workplace health solution.

John Turner
Director of Employer Solutions
Memorial Hermann Health System 

8:50am – 9:30am
Occupational Health Surveillance Programs: Design & Implementation
Creating effective health surveillance programs is critical for protecting worker health and ensuring regulatory compliance. This session examines how to design and implement surveillance programs for various workplace hazards and exposures. Learn approaches for establishing medical monitoring protocols, managing testing schedules, and tracking compliance. Explore best practices for audiometric testing, respiratory protection programs, bloodborne pathogen monitoring and other OSHA-mandated surveillance. The discussion will include strategies for data management and trend analysis.

Dawn Carey, MBA
Senior Director
Perdue Healthworks 

9:30am – 10:00am
Networking & Refreshments Break 

10:00am – 10:40am
Physical Demands Analysis & Ergonomic Program Management 
Effectively managing ergonomic risks requires close coordination between occupational health teams and workplace operations. This session examines strategies for conducting physical demands analyses, implementing ergonomic interventions, and managing workplace accommodations. Learn approaches for job task evaluation, workstation assessment and early intervention programs.

Christine David, DO, MPH, FACOEM
Senior Physician
Medical Director of Global Grooming
Procter & Gamble – Gillette                                                    

10:40am 11:20am
Beyond Traditional Occupational Health: Building a Culture of Total Worker Health
Organizations are reimagining occupational health programs to address the full spectrum of factors affecting worker wellbeing. This innovative session examines how leading employers are adopting Total Worker Health® principles to create comprehensive programs that address both work-related and personal health risks. Explore strategies for integrating safety, health protection and health promotion initiatives. Learn approaches for addressing organizational factors that impact worker health and wellbeing. Discover how this expanded focus can reduce injuries, improve productivity and enhance employee engagement in health programs. The presenter will share concrete examples of successful program elements and implementation strategies.

Allison Zurcher
Benefits & Occupational Health Manager | Human Resources
City of Davenport 

11:20am – 12:00pm
Innovative Approaches to Program Design & Delivery
Explore real-world examples of a successful workplace well-being program strategy and implementation. This session examines how a leading employer has taken different approaches to providing health and well-being services, offering practical insights on determining the right model for your workforce, overcoming challenges, and measuring program success.

Key topics include:

– Building a compelling business case for workplace health and well-being initiatives

– Strategies to foster employee engagement

– Best practices for scaling programs effectively across multiple locations

– Approaches to adapt programs for evolving workforce needs and expectations

Drawing from industry experience, this session provides actionable frameworks and lessons learned to help you design and implement effective workplace health and well-being programs.

Jessica Domann
Advisor, Benefits, Total Rewards
Phillips 66 

12:00pm – 12:40pm
Fitness for Duty for Public Safety Workers
This presentation will inform the participants of the resources they can use to perform fitness for duty (post-offer, return to work and disability) exams for public safety workers (police, fire, correctional officers, etc.). They will also be informed about the do’s and do not’s in agreeing to perform these exams. 

Daniel G. Samo, MD, FACOEM
Assistant Professor Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical Consultant Public Safety Medicine
Founder ACOEM Public Safety Medicine Section
Chair ACOEM Task Group Guidance for the Medical Evaluation of Public Safety Workers
American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine  

12:40pm – 1:40pm
Luncheon 

1:40pm – 2:20pm
ROI Measurement & Financial Sustainability for Onsite Clinics
Building a sustainable onsite clinic requires sophisticated approaches to financial management and ROI measurement. This session will examine proven methodologies for tracking clinic performance and demonstrating value. Learn strategies for developing realistic financial projections, managing operational costs, and measuring both direct and indirect returns. Learn approaches for securing ongoing organizational support through effective ROI reporting.

Doug Thorne
District Counsel/Chief of Staff
Elkhart Community Schools 

2:20pm – 3:20pm
Panel: The Future of Integrated Care: Connecting Onsite Clinics with the Broader Healthcare Ecosystem
This panel will explore how onsite health clinics can effectively coordinate with external healthcare providers, specialists and community resources to deliver seamless care. Panelists will discuss best practices for referral management, information sharing and creating care continuity between workplace health programs and the broader healthcare system. The discussion will highlight innovative approaches to integration that enhance both clinical outcomes and the employee experience.

Panelists:

Vicki Banks, MSL, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPSP
Chief Human Resources Officer
The Biltmore Company

Jessica Domann
Advisor, Benefits, Total Rewards
Phillips 66 

Cindy Skeens, MS, BSN, RN, COHN-S
Clinical Director, Workforce Health & Safety
HCA Healthcare 

John Turner
Director of Employer Solutions
Memorial Hermann Health System 

3:20pm – 3:50pm
Networking & Refreshments Break 

3:50pm – 4:30pm
Social Determinants of Health & Wellness: Meeting Your Employees Where They Live, Not Just Where They Work
How well do you truly know your most valuable assets—your employees? By leveraging insights and tools from Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) research, companies of all sizes can design and implement impactful workplace health programs. This session explores strategies for creating health programs that effectively serve wide ranging employee populations. We’ll share simple, cost-effective tools from SDOH research and discuss approaches to identifying and addressing barriers to care access and utilization.

Key Takeaways:

• Learn how understanding your employees’ backgrounds, values, struggles, and hidden talents can build trust and community.
• Discover how representation in wellness programs can lead to improved health outcomes.
• Explore ways to use data analytics to identify disparities and measure progress.
• Gain practical steps for enhancing workforce health messaging through the lens of SDOH to boost engagement and job satisfaction.

Join us to learn how to create a healthier, more welcoming workplace by understanding the social factors that influence your employees’ health.

Diana C. Bishop – MA NBC-HWC, CWP
Design & Delivery Consultant IV Health Education
Community and Worksite Wellness
Regional Center for Healthy Living
San Diego Service Area
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan 

4:30pm – 5:15pm
Prevention & Population Health Management Strategies
Effective workplace health programs require robust approaches to prevention and population health management. This strategic session examines how leading organizations are leveraging their health centers to improve health outcomes and reduce costs through preventive care initiatives. Learn innovative approaches to risk identification, health coaching and chronic condition management. Explore strategies for increasing engagement in preventive services and wellness programs. The presenter will share a comprehensive framework for population health management in the workplace setting.

Nan Mann
Wellness Director
City of Charlotte 

5:15pm
End of Day One

7:15am – 8:00am
Networking Breakfast 

8:00am – 8:15am
Chairperson’s Recap

8:15am – 9:00am
Streamlined Pre-Employment Medical Clearance
This presentation will provide details on how we implemented a new streamlined process for new hire medical evaluations across a large healthcare organization.  At HCA Healthcare, timely starts for new hires is critical in supporting our workforce in delivering quality patient care.  The need to decrease start delays for new hires became evident with the emerging workforce trends and the ability to bring in qualified candidates amidst the labor shortages across the country. The Workforce Health and Safety team at HCA Healthcare provided clinical guidance on testing and workflows for Employee Health to follow across the organization.  This discussion will offer an overview of how we developed a standard medical clearance protocol, how we removed unnecessary components and set up methods to measure improvements. And finally, how we scaled the new process across the enterprise that hosts over 500 employee health clinicians across 20 states.  

Cindy Skeens, MS, BSN, RN, COHN-S
Clinical Director, Workforce Health & Safety
HCA Healthcare 

9:00am – 9:45am
Building a Healthier Future – Developing an On-Site Health Clinic for our District
This presentation outlines the planning, design, and construction of the Harlem School District’s new On-Site Health Clinic, aimed at enhancing the health and well-being of staff and dependants.  It covers the design process, key features of the clinic, and the integration of modern healthcare services within the school environment. Additionally, we will walk through the selection process for choosing a vendor to staff and operate the clinic, ensuring that the district’s needs for high-quality, accessible healthcare are met. The goal of this initiative is to provide comprehensive care, reduce absenteeism, support the overall health of the school community, while reducing costs of healthcare.

Josh Aurand
Assistant Superintendent for Business and Operations
Harlem Consolidated School District #122 

9:45am – 10:15am
Networking & Refreshments Break 

10:15am – 11:00am
More Easily Address Mental Health in the Workplace
Shanna Dunbar is a Registered Nurse certified in Occupational Health Nursing.  She has focused on improving employee health and productivity throughout her career using Total Worker Health® principles.  It is no secret that Mental Health has been getting more attention in the past few years.  As a holistic practitioner, mental health has always been a focus as part of her occupational health nursing career. This presentation will showcase other solutions that are working to address mental health issues in the workplace beyond a traditional employee assistance program. By the end of this presentation the attendee will learn:

1. List at least 3 ways mental health is an issue for the current US workplace.
2. Indicate a success principle when addressing workplace mental health.
3. Define 2 other approaches to addressing mental health other than EAP.

Shanna S. Dunbar, BSN, RN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Total Workplace Health Strategist
Workplace Health, Inc. 

11:00am – 11:45am

Your Journey in Establishing Biltmore’s Employee Clinic – Challenges, Successes & Lessons Learned
World class employers are recognized for the proactive and creative ways they are able to attract and retain employees, while also balancing the fiscal responsibility of such endeavors. An onsite clinic not only services and acknowledges a commitment to the most important resource – employees, but also establishes a means for cost reduction with the most expensive benefit – healthcare.  Key insights and learnings will be shared regarding the introduction of an onsite clinic, progression of care/services, and impacts related to employee well-being and engagement, while also touching on the clinic’s critical role during the pandemic and Hurricane Helene recovery.

Vicki Banks, MSL, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CPSP
Chief Human Resources Officer
The Biltmore Company 

11:45am – 12:30pm
Enhancing Efficiency and Collaboration through Reduced Administrative Burden
Reducing the administrative burden on external departments can significantly enhance efficiency and collaboration within an organization. By partnering with stakeholders, occupational health services (OHS) can help organizations adapt to evolving health needs. Emphasizing wellness and fostering teamwork between OHS and various departments can build sustainable programs that enhance communication, reduce administrative burdens, and improve regulatory compliance. Conducting virtual Post Offer Physical Assessments, scripting responses and communications, and establishing workflows prepare employees and improve onboarding times. This approach can also be used to streamline workflows during times of infectious exposure notification and bloodborne pathogen exposures.

Ensuring program monitoring compliance involves verifying that all aspects of a program adhere to established standards and regulations. This process includes regular assessments, audits, and reviews to ensure the program operates as intended and meets its goals. Effective program monitoring compliance can help identify areas for improvement, ensure accountability, and maintain the program’s integrity.

Charles Peworski, MSN, RN, CNML
Nurse Manager
Clinical Support and Occupational Health
Department of Nursing
Mayo Clinic 

12:30pm
Conference Concludes 

Musculoskeletal disorders affect in 50% of working adults and 80% of the aging worker.  It is the number one health care spend in both workers’ compensation and personal medical care. The NIOSH Total Worker Health® (TWH) is a systems approach to protect workers’ health and enhance well-being by looking more broadly at the conditions of work. This session will describe the integrated TWH approach to total musculoskeletal health and explain the role that the Occupational Health Professional can play to support this perspective. At the conclusion of this session the attendee will:

1. Describe the TWH approach, identify the defining elements to protect and promote musculoskeletal health in the workplace.
2. Explain ways the OH professional can expand their role in addressing musculoskeletal health by collaborating with others.

Session outline:

– Define the Total Worker Health® integrated approach and its value to EHS programming

Identify the best baseline data to collect to benchmark your program

Define the incident and cost impact of musculoskeletal health in the workplace

Explain approaches to breaking down the silos in an organization to drive better outcomes

Shanna S. Dunbar, BSN, RN, COHN-S, FAAOHN
Total Workplace Health Strategist
Workplace Health, Inc.