W82GO (Weight To Go)
Local Government Innovation Awards
W82GO (Weight To Go)
Olmsted County developed the weight loss program,W82GO (pronounced Weight to Go), for adults on the Olmsted County Employees’ Health Plan. The program provides a connection to dieticians, fitness trainers and a nurse care manager. Participants learn what they can do to live healthier and take away knowledge and tools that can be used for life.
This entry has been selected as a winner in the
Local Government Innovation Awards competition.
Applicant Information
Contact information
Jurisdiction
Olmsted County
First Name
Amy
Last Name
Hoot
Organization Name
Organization information
Organization Name
Olmsted County
Organization Website
Organization Address
151 4th Street SE, Rochester, MN
Zip Code
55904
Type of Organization
County.
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Project Summary
Project name
W82GO (Weight To Go)
Brief description of project
Olmsted County developed the weight loss program,W82GO (pronounced Weight to Go), for adults on the Olmsted County Employees’ Health Plan. The program provides a connection to dieticians, fitness trainers and a nurse care manager. Participants learn what they can do to live healthier and take away knowledge and tools that can be used for life.
Amount of money or resources saved as a result of innovation
$14,000 directly saved in prescription costs. Additional savings by preventing or reducing adverse health contitions
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