Corporate Wellness Magazine Blog

The first annual national employer Corporate Wellness Conference in Los Angeles, October 27-28^th, was a huge success and showcased great attendance in its first year with over 300 attendees, 50 speakers and 20 exhibitors and sponsors.  According to www.corporatewellnessconference.com the conference had amazing speakers from both the private and public sectors and featured attendees from employers, insurance companies, health insurance agencies, consulting firms, the US government and corporate wellness companies.

Susan Hannegan, Health Management Program Manager for Jack in the Box and the Conference Chairwoman said that, “The Corporate Wellness Conference was a great opportunity to bring people with a common goal together for thought provoking dialog and to share innovative approaches to improving employee health.  Partnerships and alliances were made that will further our mission of wellness for all.  We all walked away with a stronger sense that corporate wellness is achievable.”  Susan moderated sessions on the second day of the conference and heard firsthand what all speakers presented on.

The panel sessions highlighted the many discussion points surrounding wellness in its current state.  Topics ranged from ‘Health and Wellness 101’ to ‘How to Incorporate a Total Health Management Program.’  Many representatives from the private and public sectors were present to share their wealth of information on how they think the state of our nation’s healthcare can be improved and how they have been working to get there.

“The Corporate Health and Wellness Conference provided a great networking opportunity to meet with other corporations who are facing many of the same challenges we are.  The sessions were very informative providing information, best practices and resources which we can utilize,” said Kerry Cowart, Corporate Regional Dietician for Compass Group, USA. 

Elysa Jacobs, Manager, Health Improvement Programs for Pitney Bowes stated that, “The Corporate Wellness Conference was a great opportunity for me to network and benchmark with professionals in private corporation, government and with potential vendors.”

The 2^nd annual National Corporate Wellness Conference will take place September 20^th-22^nd, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles, California and is expected to have up to 600 attendees and up to 50 exhibitors and sponsors.

The Corporate Wellness Conference is the official conference of the Corporate Wellness Magazine and the Health and Wellness Association.  The Corporate Wellness Magazine, www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, was created as the main source of information employers, consultants and health insurance agents can learn about corporate wellness and to provide a central point of communication for an emerging multi-billion dollar industry that is extremely underserved and does not get the attention it deserves. Hundreds of companies provide either insurance products or vendor services and solutions in this corporate wellness industry and yet there is not a single dedicated magazine or conference for this industry. Even to this day, employers and agents do not know where to look for quality corporate wellness providers, vendors who provide unique solutions or where to find the best corporate wellness plans. 

The Corporate Health and Wellness Association, www.healthandwellnessassociation.com, is the first national non-profit association focused on health, wellness, prevention and disease management for employers, employees and their families. Their goal is to promote health and wellness in the workplace and to foster an atmosphere of education and engagement with health and wellness programs in the workplace.

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Anthem Blue Cross as a Diamond Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Anthem Blue Cross* provides over 8.3 million California members with health benefits and wellness services.  They are a part of the nation’s leading health benefits company serving the needs of approximately 35 million medical members nationwide. 

• They are focused on improving the health of their communities, delivering better care to members and providing greater value to their customers.
• Their 360^o Health programs improve member health through a range of care management and wellness initiatives and information.
• Their local presence and national expertise create collaborative programs that reward physicians and hospitals for clinical quality and excellence.
• They deliver what customers want: innovative, choice-based products; distinctive service; simplified transactions; effective member engagement and better access to information for quality care.
• They provide a full range of benefits and services to customers, including health, wellness, pharmacy benefit management, life and disability insurance benefits, dental, vision and behavioral health to provide a total benefit solution.
• For more information about Anthem Blue Cross visit www.anthem.com/ca.

* Anthem Blue Cross is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Association.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Intuit Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Humana as a Platinum Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Humana Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the nation’s largest publicly traded health and supplemental benefits companies, with approximately 10.3 million medical members and 6.8 million specialty members. Humana is a full-service benefits solutions company, offering a wide array of health and supplementary benefit plans for employer groups, government programs and individuals.

Over its 48-year history, Humana has consistently seized opportunities to meet changing customer needs. Today, the company is a leader in consumer engagement, providing guidance that leads to lower costs and a better health plan experience throughout its diversified customer portfolio.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Intuit Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Debi Silber and Lifestyle Fitness, Inc. as a Silver Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Debi Silber and Lifestyle Fitness, Inc. is dedicated to inspiring and empowering working moms to become their personal best so they:

• Discover the secret to lasting fitness, weight loss, wellness and happiness
• Learn the dangers of chronic stress as well as the dangers of being “supermom”
• Experience more joy and satisfaction in their work
• Have greater clarity to efficiently/effectively perform tasks and responsibilities
• Become more motivated, confident and productive
• Reduce their risk and need for treatment for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, obesity and other diseases
• Reduce their incidence and need for treatment from stress related illnesses, symptoms and conditions

This leads to:

• A more enjoyable and more positive work environment
• Reduced health care costs as disease management is one of the most important aspects of a group insurance plan. Healthy employees reduce their risk and therefore management and expense of disease
• Creating a culture of health, wellness and prevention – promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors to other employees within the organization while resulting in long term savings for the employer
• Saving thousands of dollars because employee job satisfaction means sparing the expense of hiring/training new employees
• Providing a positive representation and enhanced image of your company
• Your employees feel a sense of loyalty because of your interest in their health and well being

By bringing Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC The Mojo Coach® into your workplace, your employees will be motivated, inspired, and empowered to become their personal best through Debi’s highly effective, 6-step approach to health, wellness and happiness.  Also concerned with philanthropic efforts, Debi “pays it forward” by donating 50% of monthly profits to charity every month, while giving a chosen “Mom of the Month” or “Company of the Month” the reward of deciding to which charity those profits go. 

Through her book, products and services, Debi Silber and Lifestyle Fitness, Inc. is improving the morale, health and wellness of working moms worldwide. Learn more by visiting www.MomsCorporateWellness.com and www.TheMojoCoach.com.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Intuit Inc., Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce eDocAmerica as a Silver Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

For over a decade eDocAmerica has been the nation’s leader in providing consumers with low-cost, online access to hassle free answers from board certified physicians, psychologists, pharmacist, and dentists to all of their health related questions.  Physician responses are normally received within 2-4 hours and guaranteed within 24 hours. 

eDocAmerica’s service has been proven to save valuable health care dollars and also includes Weekly Health Tips, Health Risk Assessments, a searchable Medical Library, a 3D Video Library, a Personal Health Record and a 24 hour Nurse Call telephone service. Consumers now have access to the professional assistance they need to make better decisions regarding their family’s health and help preserve the limited dollars they have to spend on health care.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce BioSphere Medical as a Silver Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

In November 2002, BioSphere Medical, Inc. received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration, or FDA, to market their Embosphere® Microspheres for Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE).  They were the first company to gain regulatory clearance to market a product for UFE in the United States. They have continued to focus on seeking to grow their Embosphere Microsphere business through their ASK4UFE® awareness and education program and through physician training.  www.ask4ufe.com

Fibroids are a Common Medical Condition

Uterine fibroids are benign (non-cancerous) tumors that grow on or within the muscle tissue of the uterus. Approximately 20-40% of women 35 years and older have fibroid tumors. Fibroids are more common among women of African-American descent. Some statistics indicate that up to 80% of African-American women will develop uterine fibroids.

Why They Matter To the Workplace

While some women do not experience any of the symptoms of fibroids, the location and size of fibroid tumors can cause symptoms that can affect a woman’s quality of life…and their productivity at work. Women suffering from fibroids may be taking several days off per month to cope with symptoms that include pain, fatigue and heavy menstrual bleeding.

Searching for Solutions

More than 5 million women in the U.S. have symptomatic fibroids, yet only 300,000 of them have surgery each year. That means there are millions of women living with symptoms – often because they believe surgery is their only option after medical therapy. Many employees may be suffering in silence, under-treating their symptoms or not doing anything about them, rather than deal with extended hospitalization and time away from work and family.  And many object to a hysterectomy – even a laparoscopic or robotic procedure – because they fear a loss of womanhood or early onset of menopause.

A Safe and Effective Alternative

Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) offers employees another option. The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ACOG) recommends UFE as a safe and effective alternative to surgery for appropriate patients based upon Level A evidence.¹  UFE is a non-surgical treatment for symptomatic uterine fibroids performed by a specialist known as an interventional radiologist. Using a catheter and guide wire, the physician injects tiny microspheres into the vessels that feed the fibroids, blocking the blood supply and relieving symptoms.

¹ ACOG Practice Bulletin #96, Obtetrics & Gynecology, Vol. 112, No. 2, Part 1, August, 2008.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Weight Watchers as a Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Weight Watchers International, Inc. is the world’s leading provider of weight management services, operating globally through a network of Company- owned and franchise operations. Weight Watchers holds over 50,000 weekly meetings where members receive group support and education about healthy eating patterns, behavior modification and physical activity. WeightWatchers.com provides innovative, subscription weight management products over the Internet and is the leading Internet-based weight management provider in the world. In addition, Weight Watchers offers a wide range of products, publications and programs for those interested in weight loss and weight control.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Home Access Health Corporation as a Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Home Access Health Corporation makes it easy for people to take control of their health, at home.  With their accurate, affordable, and easy-to-use laboratory tests, requiring just a few drops of self-collected fingerstick blood, individuals are both screened and monitored for diabetes and cholesterol values.  From a single fingerstick sample, a total of seven tests are available, including:

• Complete Cholesterol Panel (four tests — total Cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, Triglycerides and LDL-cholesterol),
• Hemoglobin A1c,
• Fasting Glucose, and
• ALT Liver Enzyme. 

They design and support programs that are tailored to specific outcomes.  They partner with wellness and disease management companies, clinical research organizations and insurance companies, in addition to selling their products directly to consumers.

They hold accuracy certifications from Cholesterol Reference Method Laboratory Network (CRMLN) and the National Glycohemoglobin Standardization Program (NGSP), and their laboratory is CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited.

Their test kits include everything necessary to self-collect a small fingerstick sample, package and mail the sample using the prepaid mailer included with each test.  All testing is done in their laboratory, and results are generally available within 3 business days of receipt of sample.

They operate their own call center, staffed with trained healthcare consultants, available to assist individuals with using their product and understanding their test results.

In addition to the more familiar tests for clinical chemistry assays, Home Access Health Corporation has the only tests for the HIV-1 and the Hepatitis C viruses that are approved by the FDA for self-use, without the need for a physician order.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Viverae as a Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Founded in 2003, Viverae (viv-AIR-ā) is a national provider of customized health management solutions that enable organizations to reduce health care costs by keeping employees healthier. Through comprehensive health assessments, unique employee incentives, creative engagement strategies and proprietary software to track the insurance claims process, Viverae’s customized health management programs command high participation.  The end result includes maximized employee participation, early detection of health risks and positive lifestyle changes that reduce health care costs. For more information, visit http://www.viverae.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.  

The Corporate Wellness Conference would like to announce Cardio Ready as a Sponsor of the 1^st Corporate Wellness Conference on October 27^th and 28^th, 2009. 

Headquartered in Toms River, NJ, CR Certification Corporation (“CardioReady®”) is a totally independent entity comprised of doctors, attorneys and AED industry veterans, dedicated to reviewing cardiac emergency readiness programs such as golf clubs, health clubs, hotels, convention centers, conference centers, other public venues and work places to determine if best practices have been employed. CRCC certifies only those facilities as CardioReady® which have met or exceeded this strict standard. CardioReady® is a federally registered certification mark owned by CR Certification Corporation.

The Corporate Wellness Conference, http://www.corporatewellnessconference.com, takes place October 27th and 28th, 2009 in Los Angeles, California and will feature up to 400 high level executives in the corporate wellness area, over 20 sponsors, and over 50 expert speakers.   The conference will feature key speakers from Pepsi, Intel, Jack in the Box, Caterpillar Inc., Centers for Disease Control, the USDA, the National Institutes of Health and many more employers, and government officials.  This will be the first employer focused corporate wellness conference that features private one-on-one networking meetings.  Attendees will be able to pre-schedule private one-on-one networking meetings.  The Corporate Wellness Conference is the first conference focused on employers and is the official conference of Corporate Wellness Magazine, http://www.corporatewellnessmagazine.com, and the Health and Wellness Association, http://www.healthandwellnessassociation.com.