Over 70 RI Businesses Celebrated at 20th Annual Worksite Health Awards
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Over 70 RI Businesses Celebrated at 20th Annual Worksite Health Awards
The ceremony, which celebrates the efforts in supporting thousands of local employees and their families in making healthier decisions, had over three hundred attendees.
Rip Esselstyn, firefighter turned health activist, served as the keynote speaker.
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“For the last twenty years, our Worksite Health Award winners have shown that health and fitness are essential components of a stronger workforce,” said Peter Andruszkiewicz, President & CEO of BCBSRI. “BCBSRI commends these organizations for finding smart, creative ways to implement wellness programs. They serve as bright examples of health and productivity for our entire community.”
“Twenty years after launching the Worksite Health Awards, we remain awed by the hard work and commitment of those who go through this process. We continue to see proof of the positive impact worksite wellness can have on employees and employers. By increasing morale and production, and decreasing healthcare costs and sick leave, worksite health programs are a win for all involved. We are once again delighted to partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island to recognize more than 70 local businesses and hopefully inspire even more Rhode Island companies to join the program next year,” said Laurie White, President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
“I’ve seen firsthand the life-changing impact that a supportive work community can have on people's health,” said Rip Esselstyn, keynote speaker and author of The Engine 2 Diet. “We should commend today’s honorees for taking real steps to support their employees’ wellness, and I hope this celebration prompts us all think more about lifestyle changes we can make at work and at home.”
2014 Worksite Health Award Recipients
The following companies are the recipients of the 2014 Worksite Health Awards:
Exemplary
A.I.P.S.O.
Amica
BankNewport
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Bradley Hospital
Brown University
Bryant University
Cadence, Inc.
Care New England/Women & Infants Hospital of RI
CharterCare Health Partners & Affiliates
Cooley Group
CVS Caremark
DeWal Industries Inc.
Fidelity Investments
FM Global
Gateway Healthcare
General Dynamics Electric Boat
Gilbane, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc.
Hexagon Metrology
Hinckley Allen
Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd.
Lifespan Corporate Services
Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.
Navigant Credit Union
Newport Hospital
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Preventure Inc.
Providence College
Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems
Rhode Island Hospital/ Hasbro Children's Hospital
Rhode Island Housing
Rhode Island Medical Imaging
Rhode Island Quality Institute
Roger Williams University
South County Hospital Healthcare System
Taco, Inc.
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company
The Miriam Hospital
Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Town of Smithfield
West Bay Residential Services, Inc.
West View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Superior
American Mathematical Society
Autocrat, LLC
Broker's Service Marketing Group, LLC
ChemArt Company
City of Warwick, Dept. of Tourism, Culture & Development
Coastway Community Bank
Crowne Plaza Hotel at The Crossings
Fellowship Health Resources, Inc.
Glencore Recycling
Home & Hospice Care of Rhode Island
Hope Global, A Division of NFA
Meeting Street
Paul Masse Automotive Group
Pawtucket Credit Union
RI Zoological Society
Saint Elizabeth Community
South Kingstown School Department
Swarovski North America Limited
The Moore Company
Town of Narragansett
TriLiteral, LLC
Tri-Mack Plastics Manufacturing Corporation
Outstanding
Centreville Bank
Ferland Corporation
FGX International
Kenyon Industries
Modine Manufacturing
Newport Public Schools
Parkinson Technologies, Inc.
Pet Food Experts
Smithfield Public Schools
Town of Lincoln
Achievement
Family Service of RI
New England's Healthiest States 2013
6. Rhode Island
Overall Rank: 19
Outcomes Rank: 30
Determinants Rank: 13
Diabetes Rank: 26
Smoking Rank: 14
Obesity Rank: 13
Strengths:
1. Low prevalence of obesity
2. High immunization coverage among adolescents
3. Ready availability of primary care physicians
Challenges:
1.High rate of drug deaths
2. High rate of preventable hospitalizations
3. Large disparity in heath status by educational attainment
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/RI
5. Maine
Overall Rank: 16
Outcomes Rank: 25
Determinants Rank: 12
Diabetes Rank: 23
Smoking Rank: 29
Obesity Rank: 28
Strengths:
1. Low violent crime rate
2. Low percentage of uninsured population
3. Low prevalence of low birthweight
Challenges:
1. High prevalence of binge drinking
2.High rate of cancer deaths
3. Limited availability of dentists
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/ME
4. Connecticut
Overall Rank: 7
Outcomes Rank: 15
Determinants Rank: 4
Diabetes Rank: 16
Smoking Rank: 4
Obesity Rank: 12
Strengths:
1. Low prevalence of smoking
2. Low incidence of infectious diseases
3. High immunization coverage among children & adolescents
Challenges:
1. Moderate prevalence of binge drinking
2. Low high school graduation rate
3. Large disparity in health status by educational attainment
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/CT
3. New Hampshire
Overall Rank: 5
Outcomes Rank: 7
Determinants Rank: 5
Diabetes Rank: 16
Smoking Rank: 11
Obesity Rank: 22
Strengths:
1. Low percentage of children in poverty
2. High immunization coverage among children
3. Low infant mortality rate
Challenges:
1. High prevalence of binge drinking
2.High incidence of pertussis infections
3. Low per capita public health funding
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/NH
2. Massachusetts
Overall Rank: 4
Outcomes Rank: 14
Determinants Rank: 3
Diabetes Rank: 10
Smoking Rank: 7
Obesity Rank: 2
Strengths:
1. Low prevalence of obesity
2. Low percentage of uninsured population
3. Ready availability of primary care physicians & dentists
Challenges:
1. High prevalence of binge drinking
2. High rate of preventable hospitalizations
3. Large disparity in health status by educational attainment
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/MA
1. Vermont
Overall Rank: 2
Outcomes Rank: 12
Determinants Rank: 1
Diabetes Rank: 4
Smoking Rank: 9
Obesity Rank: 5
Strengths:
1. High rate of high school graduation
2. Low violent crime rate
3. Low percentage of uninsured population
Challenges:
1. High prevalence of binge drinking
2. Low immunization coverage among children
3. High incidence of pertussis infections
Source: http://www.americashealthrankings.org/VT
