Tag Archives: prevention

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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Weekly Article Roundup | 03.30.12

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. Survey: Health care reform splits employers Workforce Management Forty percent of employers want the high court, which is hearing oral arguments this week on the constitutionality of the Patient Protection and … Continue reading →

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It’s time to abandon the “same old, same old” workplace wellness approaches

Posted on March 28, 2012 by JenniferTurgiss

Poor health cripples a workplace. It not only impacts employees; it affects business profitability.  Factor in healthcare costs that continue to climb and it’s clear businesses need to abandon the “same old, same old” approaches when it comes to workplace … Continue reading →

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Weekly Article Roundup | 03.23.12

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

All the news you need from this past week. The lifecycle costs of obesity in health and financial terms: the true math Health Populi About 50% of women and men in the U.S. are projected to be obese by 2030. … Continue reading →

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Fourth Annual National Employee Wellness Month Scheduled for June 2012

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Virgin HealthMiles, STOP Obesity Alliance, Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease and WorldatWork Invite Corporate America to Join Month-Long Initiative and Share the Health Out-of-control healthcare costs and an unhealthy workforce put an unsustainable strain on business productivity and profitability. And … 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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Weekly Article Roundup | 02.17.12

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

News from this past week. New IBI Research Finds CFOs Play Critical Role in Health Care Benefits Decisions Sacramento Bee C-suite understands the impact of employee health on financial performance and ability to compete in a global economy SAN FRANCISCO, … Continue reading →

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Virgin HealthMiles 2011 Revenues Soar by 50 Percent; Company Closes the Books on Most Successful Year in History

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Virgin HealthMiles

Outstanding Success Attracting Leading U.S. Employers Results in Doubling of Average Client Implementation [PRESS RELEASE] Leading U.S. employers are increasingly turning to effective, technology-based employee wellness programs to improve workforce health and boost business performance. The growing reliance on this … Continue reading →

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23 and 1/2 Hours [VIDEO]

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

By now, most of us have asked ourselves this question: can I fit 30 minutes of physical activity into my day? For many, the answer remains no. We might have those 30 minutes to spare, but we choose to do … Continue reading →

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Member Spotlight: Kelley S.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Virgin HealthMiles

See how HealthMiles member Kelley S. got active and healthy – and shed 35 pounds! “Virgin HealthMiles made the difference in my life.  I have struggled with my weight for about 20 years; always on the roller coaster ride. I was … Continue reading →

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