September is National Employee Wellness Month
National Employee Wellness Month brings awareness to the importance of creating healthier and more physically active communities in the workplace and the critical role a proactive approach towards wellness plays in reducing national healthcare costs. Sponsored by Virgin HealthMiles in partnership with The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance, this annual initiative provides a vehicle for educating both employers and employees about the benefits of preventative health within the workplace.
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Why recognize National Employee Wellness Month?
Workplace wellness is crucial as healthcare costs rise at unsustainable rates. Even as healthcare reform is taking shape, government can’t do it alone and the private sector has recognized the critical role it must play in slowing the rise of healthcare costs.
Virgin HealthMiles and STOP Obesity Alliance are encouraging companies to take a leadership position in encouraging employees to become more physically active, and by doing so, help prevent lifestyle-related chronic health conditions that account for three-quarters of our nation’s spiraling healthcare costs.
This Year's Proud Supporters
Over 60 organizations are supporting this year’s National Employee Wellness Month by participating in a 3-week step challenge. This fun, competitive component will highlight the important relationship between increased physical activity and good health. These organizations and their employees have also shared their opinions and insights into workplace wellness.
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The Eye on Wellness Award
As part of National Employee Wellness Month, Virgin HealthMiles presents its Eye on Wellness award to an organization and an individual who are outstanding wellness advocates and who serve as role models for others.
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