AtlantiCare: Your Partner in Health and Wellness

1. By: Tyler Cecere, Anthony Czar, Brendon Burkett, Matt Penk

2. About AtlantiCare • Governed by boards consisting of more than 70 volunteer community leaders. • Over 5,170 employees in almost 70 locations. • “Focus is to serve the community as a provider of health and wellness services. We are committed to building healthy communities through partnerships with organizations that share our interest in health.”

3. The Facility • Located in Egg Harbor Township • They offer more than 70 classes weekly including Zumba, yoga, spinning, cardio kickboxing, and boot camp. Those are only a few. • Have the newest exercise equipment as well as an indoor track and pool. • They also have the acclaimed P90x and Insanity programs available that are taught by a certified instructor.

4. The Facility • They have certified personal trainers ready to help you get on your way with your fitness goals • Free childcare for members • They offer massages • They also have private locker rooms with showers, a steam room, jacuzzi and more. • They have their own cafe that serves a variety of healthy and nutritious foods.

5. Facility -Street view of Atlanticare corporate offices located at the Airport Commerce Center in Egg Harbor Township

6. Facility

7. Katherine Stys -Wellness Program Manager for Atlanticare -Daily job duties include organizing and implementing various wellness programs for both employees and members of Atlanticare -Not a “desk job” -Credentials: graduated from the Rowan HES program -“The best part of my job is that I feel like I am truly making a difference in people’s lives”

8. What is a day on the job like? • For the most part Katherine days range from being not interactive to extremely interactive • For example she may be indoors all day receiving and making phone calls/emails, organizing wellness programs and hosting site visits. • On the other hand she may be working directly with clients in programs such as engaged weight management program.

9. Engaged Weight Management Program • A Stand alone resource for Atlanticare members, employees and their spouse/partners • In order to qualify for this program you must have a BMI greater than or equal to 25. • There are 150 slots available for this program and it is based off of first come first serve • Details of the program include six personal training sessions, the program is about 3 months long, required two visits to their life center a week and three telephonic coaching sessions • Reaction - Great program, Since of Gratitude, and great benefits for yourself and the clients

10. Weight Management Resources Grocery store tours - involves shopping for healthy choices, saving money, and at the same time this resource helps you manage your weight easier with a health diet. (Available for all patients) Wellness Coaching - Telephonic wellness coaching for tobacco cessation, weight management, stress management and nutrition (available for AtlantiCare employees and spouses/partners). Reaction - Great resource although I personally would rather be face to face with my health coach rather than over the phone.

11. What appeals most about this career/field? -Sense of control -Health Insurance Benefits -Giving back -Busy schedule

12. Would you pursue a career here? • Tyler - Yes, actually want to become a personal trainer eventually. Want to go into physical therapy however I feel that a position here will be a good one to have in the meantime. • Brendon - No, I would not pursue this career just because my sole purpose in our major is to become a chiropractor out of it. The reason i want to become a chiropractor is because I have a herniated disc in my lower back, therefore i want to treat and prevent problems relevant to the spine. • Anthony- Yes, I am interested in developing and implementing wellness programs. I like the aspect of giving back to the community. • Matt- Yes, I have an interest in personal training and I enjoy the sense of giving back to the community associated with AtlantiCare