WHAT IS THE XCHANGE?
The Xchange is an all-day summit that brings changemakers in workplace wellness, human resources, and community health from across the region to:
- Connect skills with practical strategies and innovative resources
- Collaborate across sectors for collective impact
- Commit to improving health and wellness for all
Attendees can mix and match breakout sessions across the three tracks!
What's the Purpose?
To bring together changemakers from multiple sectors to develop and enhance cultures of whole-person health to improve the wellbeing of employees and the communities in which they live, learn, work and play
Who Should Attend?
Worksites, human resources, benefits, community and public health organizations, healthcare facilities, educational programs, faith communities, public health students, community leaders, and changemakers
HR Continuing Education Credits (CECs) will be available.
Featuring Keynote Speaker
Kent Bradley
Kent is passionate about activating change and challenging individuals and organizations to tap into their leadership potential. He is the founder and principal advisor for BTN Advisors. He is the founder and executive director of Core Communities and serves as the Chairman of the Nutrition Advisory Board at Herbalife Nutrition, Board of Stewardship Trustees for CommonSpirit Health, Board of Directors of Concentra Health, and involved in several community health and wellbeing efforts. He is board certified in Public Health and Preventive Medicine.
Event Schedule
| # | Session | Speaker(s) | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration, Refreshments & Exhibits | 07:30 AM | ||
| 2 | Welcome | 08:00 AM | ||
| 3 | Opening Keynote: "The Seeds of Health" | Dr. Kent Bradley | 08:10 AM | |
| 4 | Break & Exhibits | 09:10 AM | ||
| 5 | Worksite Wellness 1: "Designing an Exceptional Employee Experience" | Dr. Jim Harter | 09:30 AM | |
| 6 | HR/Benefits 1: "Digital Health Trends and Implications" | Dr. James Dolan | 09:30 AM | |
| 7 | Community 1: "Advancing Health Across Four Counties: Lifting the Stigma of Mental Health" | Matt Wyant , Sarah Schram , Kerry Kernen | 09:30 AM | |
| 8 | Break & Exhibits | 10:30 AM | ||
| 9 | Worksite Wellness 2: "Mindfulness in the Workplace" | Dr. Brian Luke Seaward | 10:40 AM | |
| 10 | HR/Benefits 2: "Healthcare Has Stolen the American Dream: Here's How We Take it Back" | David Contorno | 10:40 AM | |
| 11 | Community 2: "Awareness of Potential Trauma-Induced Behaviors and Finding the Most Effective Way to Help Our Communities" | Brenda Petersen | 10:40 AM | |
| 12 | Active Lunch | 11:40 AM | ||
| 13 | Worksite Wellness 3: "Reaching Home: How to Engage Employees in Creating a Healthy Household Culture" | Dr. Judd Allen | 12:40 PM | |
| 14 | HR/Benefits 3: "Designing an Employee Benefits Strategy" | Jennifer Paisley | 12:40 PM | |
| 15 | Community 3: "The Power of Storytelling: Putting Voice to Personal Experience" | Wendy Townley | 12:40 PM | |
| 16 | Break & Exhibits | 1:40 PM | ||
| 17 | Worksite Wellness 4: "Lifestyle Medicine in the Workplace" | Dr. Amanda McKinney | 1:50 PM | |
| 18 | HR/Benefits 4: "Generations, Rewards, Competition: How to Balance Priorities in Changing Times" | Cara Kirsch | 1:50 PM | |
| 19 | Community 4: "Changing the Way We Do Business to Wrap Support Around Mental Health and Community Wellness" | Lindsee Fryatt , Ramón Calzada , Rev. Portia Cavitt | 1:50 PM | |
| 20 | Break & Exhibits | 2:50 PM | ||
| 21 | Closing Keynote | Dr. Kent Bradley | 3:05 PM | |
| 22 | Closing Comments & Prizes | 3:45 PM |
Our Event Sponsors
Thank you for making this event possible!
WELLCOM
2019 Annual Sponsors
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
CHI Health
First National Bank
Mutual of Omaha
Union Pacific
Kiewit Corporation
Nebraska Medicine
Physicians Mutual
UNMC
Valmont Industries
Live Well Omaha
2019 Trailblazers
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
CHI Health
Children’s Hospital & Medical Center:
Center for the Child & Community
Douglas County Health Department
Methodist Health System
Mutual of Omaha
Nebraska Medicine
UNMC
Valmont Industries
Event Information
Venue
Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68106
Lunch
Salad Buffet
with assorted vegetable,
protein, and dressing options
Hotel
Courtyard Omaha Aksarben Village
Reservations by Sept. 24
Group Rate $124/night
Active Lunch Activities
You will be asked during your registration to indicate which Active Lunch Activity you're interested in participating in
Mindfulness
Join this guided session to focus on being intensely aware of what you’re sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment.
Walking Meeting
Learn how to conduct a meeting on the go and take this practice back to your office to help create a happier and healthier environment
eBike Ride
Join our local bike share for an electric bike group ride around Aksarben Village, including a bike station demonstration