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HealthierFeds Initiative

Current Leader Spotlight

Mrs. Janet E. Grund, Element Chief, Health and Wellness Center
Altus Air Force Base
U.S. Air force

Mrs. Grund is recognized as a HealthierFeds Leader for combining innovative thinking and technical expertise; revolutionizing the Oklahoma Air Force base’s health and wellness programs.

Enhancing Environment

Janet Grund tackled the long-standing problem of lack of space for the Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) by collaborating with the Equal Employment Opportunity Office. As a result, two rooms were made available, increasing the program’s capacity for broadening the scope of service to the population.

Challenging Culture

Mrs. Grund revitalized an active duty program to the point of exceeding the Air Force Instruction requirements. She solicited top-level support for her innovative Fit To Fight Program, which has been credited with changing a dormant program to one that is now known for providing expert support and consultation for those striving to reach their health and wellness goals.

Leading Change

In her relatively short tenure, Janet Grund has significantly impacted the quality of life for many retired, dependent, civilian, and active duty Altus members. She has:

• Developed, planned and implemented a base-wide "Walk for Life" program
• Initiated the replacement of tobacco products to less visible locations behind cashier counters at commissary facilities and has disseminated smoking cessation information.
• Researched and secured availability of a nationally accredited mammogram screening motor vehicle service to visit Altus in the spring of 2007 at no cost to the base.
• Successfully negotiated the conversion of a fitness center handball court into a HAWC multipurpose room
• Developed, planned and implemented a very successful base-wide 12-week "Weight Loss Control Support Group" program.

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