2011 Winners
Alcon Laboratories - Alcon's Vitality Program
With a mission of cultivating a culture of health, Alcon has supported employee wellness since 1993. Beginning with healthy nutrition and fitness activities, Alcon¿s program has since grown and expanded to incorporate a broader set of initiatives coupled with incentives. In 2010, Alcon¿s employees participated in an average of 31 unique wellness activities with 63% completing a health assessment and biometric screenings. In an effort to further grow its program, Alcon has recruited 130 volunteer employee champions that complete an accreditation program, encourage peers to participate, and organize onsite activities such as flu shots and 5K races. Alcon¿s commitment to wellness has led to reductions in health risks and healthcare expenditures, and a positive return on investment (ROI) for its highly engaged employees.
Eastman Chemical - HealthE Connections
2011 Koop Award winner, Eastman Chemical supports a wide range of wellness opportunities for the company¿s employees with a strong emphasis on participation in health assessments, health coaching, and other health improvement programs. Eastman Chemical¿s program, in place since 1991, effectively engages almost all of its employees (including second and third shift workers) by offering programming at all times. Over the past five years, 90% of employees have completed health assessments and the company has experienced a steady drop in health risks including high cholesterol, hypertension, and blood glucose levels. In 2010, a quarter of the employees participated in onsite face-to-face health coaching. Eastman has seen a strong 3:1 return on investments from its educational and physical activity programming.
Prudential Financial - HealthSolutions
With strong statements of support from the CEO and senior leadership, Prudential¿s commitment to a healthy culture runs deep. The organization has developed a well-integrated employee wellness program that offers discounts on healthy food in cafeterias, provides onsite health clinics, as well as exercise opportunities at an onsite fitness center, and works with suppliers to update vending machines with nutritious snacks. By creating a supportive environment and empowering individuals to demonstrate personal accountability for health, Prudential has helped its employees improve their health behaviors. Indeed, over the three year period from 2008 to 2010, 89% of a cohort population maintained a low health risk status and 74% of the high-risk employees reduced their health risks.
2011 Honorable Mentions
- Cummins Inc. - HealthTracks
- Michelin - Choose Well Live Well
- Sentara Healthcare - Mission: Health