DANVILLE - The National Business Group on Health, a nonprofit association of large U.S. employers, recognized Geisinger Health System (GHS) with its Gold Award for ongoing commitment and dedication to promoting a healthy workplace and encouraging employees and families to pursue and maintain healthy lifestyles.
Geisinger, among 65 U.S. employers that received the 2013 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award, received the Gold Award for the second time for its "robust" employee wellness program. Geisinger joins Campbell Soup Co., Capital One Financial Corp., Chrysler Group LLC, Fidelity Investments, General Mills, State Farm, Target and Walgreens in the Gold category.
"We are committed to continued investment in the health and well-being of our Geisinger family and delivering innovative ways for our employees to engage in healthy lifestyles," said Amy Brayford, GHS chief human resource officer.
Geisinger began cultivating a culture of wellness among employees in 2006 with the implementation of the employee wellness program. The program aims to motivate Geisinger family members to be active partners in achieving a healthy lifestyle. This is year two of the organization's expanded focus on employee population health management, including the incentive-based MyHealth Rewards program, which moves employees toward a healthy lifestyle through education, awareness and health/wellness coaching.
"Geisinger is among an elite group of organizations that are leading the way to promoting healthy workplaces and lifestyles," said Helen Darling, president and CEO of the National Business Group on Health.