Panhandle Safety and Wellness Conference

& Awards Luncheon

The largest Safety and Wellness conference in Western Nebraska!

It was AWESOME, well WORTH the time and money!

2015 Conference Attendee

October 6, 2016

Gering Civic Center

8 am—4 pm

Featuring

2016

Conference

Keynote

Conference Agenda

8:00 TO 8:30 A.M. REGISTRATION

8:30 TO 9:30 A.M. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: CURT TOMASEVICZ

Have No Fear

Curt Tomasevicz grew up in Shelby, Nebraska, a small town of nearly 700 people. While attending UNL, Curt played running back and linebacker for the

Huskers. He joined Team USA’s bobsledding team in 2006 with sixth place in Torino. At the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver, he and his teammates slid to a

first place gold medal, following up with a third place medal at the Sochi Olympics. He is one of only six American bobsledders to earn multiple Olympic

medals. Join us for this exciting keynote presentation where Curt will encourage attendees to:

Think about how the support of others has helped you get where you are.

Think about a fear you may have that could keep you from reaching your potential.

Plan to take a risk in order to move forward and try something new.

9:30 TO 9:45 A.M. EXHIBITOR BREAK

9:45 TO 10:45 A.M. SAFETY & WELLNESS JOINT SESSION

SAFETY TRACK:

*Managing Musculoskeletal Aches, Pains, and Injuries

Mike Moravec, PT, Monument Physical Therapy

Learn how to recognize that good posture can help prevent injury, and learn

exercises that can benefit the chemical makeup of muscles and bones to

prevent injury. This session will suggest solutions to help avoid musculoskel-

etal injuries from repetitive use, aging, and lifting.

WELLNESS TRACK:

*Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Prevention Resources

Tabi Prochazka and Cheri Farris, Panhandle Public Health District

Learn how to bring two highly effective resources to your worksite, the

National Diabetes Prevention Program and Health Coaching. Both are

evidence based, lifestyle change programs showing positive impact on

costly chronic diseases like heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and can-

cer. This session will give a program overview and tools for implemen-

tation through promotion, policies, and procedures. Local success sto-

ries will be highlighted.

1:00 TO 1:15 P.M. WELLNESS WALK 1:15 TO 1:30 P.M. EXHIBITOR BREAK

*Sleep Implications on Safety and Wellness

Dr. Norman Imes, received his medical degree and internal medicine degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has a long-standing interest in sleep

related breathing disorders and published some of the first articles in medical literature describing the sleep apnea syndrome and its pathophysiology. Dr.

Imes is a Diplomate of the American Board of Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the OU Health Sciences Center.

Overview of normal sleep.

What sleep disorders affect workplace performance?

Understanding the safety and economic impact of sleep disordered breathing on commercial drivers.

10:45 TO 11:00 A.M. EXHIBITOR BREAK

12:00 TO 1:00 P.M. AWARDS LUNCHEON

Honoring Governor’s Wellness Award and Nebraska Safety Council Safety Award Recipients

SAFETY TRACK:

*Building a Culture of Safety

Heather Vanover, Director Workplace Services & Senior Safety Con-

sultant, Nebraska Safety Council

This session will show how to develop a strong foundation for safety suc-

cess and understand the fundamental components of a solid safety pro-

gram. Attendees will also understand the importance of leadership in build-

ing the right safety culture.

11:00 A.M. TO 12:00 P.M. SAFETY & WELLNESS BREAKOUT SESSIONS

1:35 TO 2:35 P.M. SAFETY & WELLNESS BREAKOUT SESSIONS

WELLNESS TRACK:

*Governor’s Award Winner’s Panel

Jessica Davies, Worksite Wellness Coordinator, Panhandle Worksite

Wellness Council , 2016 Governor’s Wellness Award Recipients

This session will outline the elements of a results-oriented wellness program,

highlight best practices organizations have implemented along with out-

comes, and provide resources available to create a culture of wellness at

their organization.

2:40 TO 3:35 P.M. CLOSING KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AMY REYNOLDSON & FELICIA QUINTANA-ZINN

*Prescription Drug Use

Amy Reynoldson, Prescription Drug Overdose Coordinator with the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services and Felicia Quintana-Zinn, Pre-

scription Drug Overdose Epidemiologist will discuss:

The current health burden of prescription drug overdose in Nebraska.

The efforts of the prescription drug overdose prevention program (PDMP) including program enhancements, pain management guidelines, and ex-

panded access to Naloxone.

Attendees will be educated on supportive programmatic resources available.

*A total of four HRCI and SHRM credits are available for the sessions marked above. The use of this seal is not endorsed by the HR Certification Institute of the quality of the activity.

It means that this activity has met the HR certification Institute's criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

UNTIL SEPT. 15 AFTER SEPT. 15 UNTIL SEPT.15 AFTER SEPT.15

FULL DAY $120 $140 $140 $160

AWARDS LUNCHEON $25 $25 $25 $25

Members

Nebraska Safety Council and/or

Panhandle Worksite Wellness

Council

Nonmembers

Discounted Registrations: For every two full-day conference registrations from your organization, receive a third registration at 50% off.

Does not apply to “Awards Luncheon” only.

Cancellation Policy: Advance registration is required for the Oct. 6 Panhandle Safety and Wellness Conference. Cancellations received

five (5) business days prior to the course date will receive a full refund. There will be a 50% charge on late cancellations. Registrants who

cancel the day of the program or are “no shows” will be liable for the full fee.

TRADE SHOW

Top safety and health suppliers will be on hand in the exhibit

area to visit with you about the latest equipment, supplies, and

services available. Take advantage of break periods to make

valuable contacts and gather information on the tools and ser-

vices you need to strengthen your organization’s safety and

wellness program.

SAFETY AND WELLNESS AWARDS LUNCHEON

The Governor’s Wellness Award program recognizes organiza-

tions that have demonstrated exceptional wellness leadership and

made notable efforts in providing quality wellness programs for

their employees. The Nebraska Safety Council Workplace Safety

Awards program recognizes those organizations that have

demonstrated excellence in workplace safety.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Monument Inn & Suites

1130 M Street, Gering, NE

A block of rooms has been reserved for the Panhandle Safety & Wellness Conference. In order to

receive the special rate of $83 plus taxes, reservations must be made by September 25. If booking

online use the online code: PSWC. Please call 308.436.1950 to make reservations.

PLEASE USE ONE FORM PER PERSON. IF PAYING BY

CREDIT CARD, DO NOT EMAIL. FAX TO: 402-483-2513.

Mail form and payment to: Nebraska Safety Council

3243 Cornhusker Hwy, Suite A10, Lincoln, NE 68504-1592

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2016 Panhandle Safety &

Wellness Conference Sponsors

Panhandle Worksite Wellness Council

c/o Panhandle Public Health District

P O Box 337

808 Box Butte Avenue

Hemingford, NE 69348

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