Tag Archives: employee health

5 Simple Tips to Promote Healthy Habits

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

With June’s fourth annual National Employee Wellness Month kicking off on 6/1, organizations across the country are rallying in support of prevention and good health.  More than 130 leading organizations have pledged their support so far. Now in its fourth … Continue reading →

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New Podcast from the Health Business Blog – A new approach to wellness from Virgin HealthMiles

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Recently, Tom Abshire, SVP of Products, Marketing and Member Engagement at Virgin HealthMiles spoke with David E. Williams, author of the Health Business Blog and co-founder of MedPharma Partners, LLC, about workplace wellness and why standard approaches to employee health … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight: Karen C.

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

After a health scare, Virgin HealthMiles member Karen C. set her sights on losing 100 pounds. She’s well on her way with the help of the Virgin HealthMiles program. “My doctor said I needed to lose weight and I knew … Continue reading →

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Corporate America’s Looming Balance Sheet Crisis: Businesses Will Be in Same Predicament as Cash-Strapped U.S. Government Unless Healthcare Spending is Managed [Press Release]

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Many U.S. Companies Can Expect 25% Drop in Operating Profits in 10 Years without Immediate Action, Says Virgin HealthMiles Research Team The nation’s debt crisis and Corporate America’s profitability have a common enemy: rising healthcare costs.  Despite 1.2 trillion in … Continue reading →

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Measurable Results: Employee Health Programs for the Healthcare Industry

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Webinar | September 28th, 2:00PM ET | 11:00AM PT Thomson Reuters recently issued a report indicating healthcare spending is 10 percent higher for hospital employees than for the general employee population. Like many healthcare facilities across the country, you’re likely … Continue reading →

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7 Tips to Help Your Workforce Beat the Afternoon Slump

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

It happens to the best of us. The afternoon rolls around and energy levels start to fade.  Keep energy and productivity levels high in your organization by sharing these few simple tips with your workforce. Help them perk up and … Continue reading →

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Webinar Recap — Why Physical Activity is the Heart of Disease Prevention

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Last week, Jennifer Turgiss, Vice President, Health Management at Virgin HealthMiles, hosted the fourth and final webinar in our 4-part Hot Days, Cool Info Summer Webinar Series — Why Physical Activity is the Heart of Disease Prevention. During the webinar, … Continue reading →

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Walking my way to good health and a 159lb. weight loss! | Nick E.’s Story

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

HealthMiles members across the country are making long-term, healthy behavior changes and inspiring others to live healthy lives. Nick E. shares his story: “I began this journey in August 2009 at 360lbs. with a BMI of 50+ at the age … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Workers more obese, burning fewer calories than ever before USA Today Today’s workers are burning an average of 120 to 140 fewer calories a day at their jobs than workers in … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight: Toni Q.

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

Here on The Uprising, we share news, ideas, and insights about employee health and wellness, as well as strategies to impact employee health. Today we thought, let’s take that one step further and share some of the great individual stories … Continue reading →

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