http://www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth.com Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:14:44 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. Created by Virgin HealthMiles in partnership with The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity ... http://www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth.com/2009/08/september-is-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, the STOP Obesity Alliance, and the Institute ... http://www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth.com/2009/08/why-recognize-national-employee-wellness-month/ In 2009, more than 60 organizations and over 17,000 of their employees supported the first annual National Employee Wellness Month by participating in a 3-week step challenge.  This fun, competitive component highlighted the important relationship between increased physical activity and good health. These organizations and their employees also shared their ... http://www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth.com/2009/08/this-year%e2%80%99s-proud-supporters/ As part of National Employee Wellness Month, Virgin HealthMiles presents its Eye on Wellness awards to an organization and an individual who are outstanding wellness advocates and who serve as role models for others. The Eye on Wellness Awards are open to all organizations and their employees across the U.S. READ ... http://www.nationalemployeewellnessmonth.com/2009/08/the-eye-on-wellness-award/