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The WorkHealthy America Blog is a place to share information about advancements in Worksite Wellness policy and showcase the work of our incredible partners.
By WorkHealthy America on 1/13/2012 12:21 PM

We have mapped hospital progress for five years, showing where hospitals are in their efforts to get A’s in Tobacco or Nutrition. We recently updated and automated those maps, and are now beginning the same initiative with all businesses in WorkHealthy America. In July, 2012, we will launch these NEW WorkHealthy maps, and recognize your success and progress. 


By WorkHealthy America on 12/15/2011 2:42 PM

 by Anne Thornhill

 

Every day NC Prevention Partners is changing lives. WorkHealthy America is an integral part of helping us to meet our mission. We are grateful to you for your commitment to the wellness of your employees. Many of you are part of this community of learning through the generosity of sponsors.  If you would like to consider giving back and helping us to continue to work with others to push the highest bar of health and wellness. . . 

 

By WorkHealthy America on 12/15/2011 2:39 PM

 by Anne Thornhill

This is a time of year for looking back on the year past, celebrating our accomplishments, and planning for the year moving forward. And setting resolutions, of course 

By WorkHealthy America on 12/15/2011 2:33 PM

 by Anne Thornhill

The holidays are a time when wellness takes a backseat to celebrations and decadence. 

 

By WorkHealthy America on 11/11/2011 9:21 AM

There's no market for healthy? No way! A recent study found that companies that provide more healthy products do better financially. Is this really suprising? 

By WorkHealthy America on 11/10/2011 3:56 PM

On Friday, October 28, NC Prevention Partners was recognized by US Department of Health and Human Services as one ofeight winners of the 2011 Healthy Living Innovations award for our work on the Red Apple Healthy Hospital Initiative.

 

By WorkHealthy America on 11/10/2011 3:54 PM

 We are planning for 2012 and we need your input-- what types of web-based trainings do you want? Share your thoughts!

By WorkHealthy America on 11/10/2011 3:47 PM

 WorkHealthy subscriber JPS is recognized as one of 2011 Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Think it has anything to do with their stellar wellness environment?

By WorkHealthy America on 10/3/2011 11:57 AM

 Most worksites have done something to give their employees access to physical activity, but employees need opportunity as well as access. 

By WorkHealthy America on 10/3/2011 11:54 AM

 The assessment function of WorkHealthy America is the best way to get the most tailored and focused recommendations to help your organization promote the healthiest employees. 



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