The Healthy Sarasota County Worksite program- which is administered through the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County- designates employers who are carrying out health promotion actions endorsed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proven to improve the health and well-being of their employees. A major component of these health promotion actions is tobacco control. Twenty-one worksites in Sarasota County have been awarded the Healthy Sarasota County Worksite designation, many of which have tobacco-free worksite policies. One of the best ways that employers can improve the health of their employees is by passing a tobacco-free worksite policy. Through the Healthy Sarasota County Worksite Initiative, no-cost wellness consultations and resources are provided.  

If interested in becoming a Healthy Sarasota County Worksite or passing a tobacco-free worksite policy, more information and an application can be found at www.HealthySarasota.com or call 941-861-2969.