Businesses saluted at Worksite Health Awards
PROVIDENCE – In recognition of Rhode Island employers’ successful efforts to advance employee wellness and build a healthier Rhode Island, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (the “Chamber”) have honored 68 local businesses with Worksite Health Awards. More than 400 business leaders from around the state attended the 24th annual Worksite Health Awards ceremony to celebrate the honorees efforts, which benefit thousands of Rhode Island employees.
The Worksite Health Awards are an opportunity for employers to come together to celebrate and learn from best practices while showcasing the advances being made every day to improve the health and well-being of Rhode Islanders at work.
“As a not-for-profit committed to the health of all Rhode Islanders, we’re delighted to continue our partnership with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce as presenting sponsor of the 24th annual Worksite Health Awards,” said Melissa Cummings, executive vice president and chief customer officer of BCBSRI. “This event includes the opportunity to learn from each other’s successes, and this year we have launched a new opportunity to highlight wellness achievers, companies that have taken unique, innovative and creative approaches to prioritizing wellness and helping employees achieve and maintain their health goals.”
“In addition to the focus on physical health, workplace wellness is also about volunteering and giving back to the communities we work in. It’s creating awareness about breast cancer detection and prevention. It’s fostering social interaction and sharing of ideas, information, goodwill, and healthy lifestyles. It’s about using business as a force for good. Worksite wellness is a win-win for employers, employees and our community,” said Laurie White, president of the Chamber.
All Rhode Island businesses are eligible to apply for Worksite Health Awards, which are awarded annually, including small (100 or fewer employees) and large businesses (more than 100 employees).
Winners selected are those that demonstrate exceptional health and wellness programs and health-oriented workplace policies.
This year’s honorees were:
Exemplary
AIPSO
ALEX AND ANI Amica Insurance AstroNova, Inc. BankNewport Beacon Mutual Insurance Co.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Brown University Bryant University Child & Family Services Human Resources & Wellness Division
Children’s Friend
City of Warwick Coastway Community Bank
Cooley Group
CVS Health Dominion Diagnostics,
LLC.
Equity National Title & Closing Services, Inc. FM Global Gilbane, Inc. Hasbro, Inc. Hexagon Metrology Intelligence
Hinckley Allen Kenyon Industries Lifespan
Meeting Street Navigant Credit Union Ocean State Job Lot Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Pawtucket Credit Union Providence College Raytheon Company – IDS – Seapower Capability Center
Rhode Island Parent Information Network, Inc. (RIPIN)
Rhode Island Quality Institute
Rhode Island Zoological Society
Roger Williams University Saint Elizabeth Community South County Health
St. Mary’s Home for Children
Taco Comfort Solutions The Moore Company The Washington Trust Company
Thielsch Engineering, Inc. Toray Plastics (America), Inc.
Virgin Pulse
West Bay Residential Ser- vices
Westbay Community Action, Inc.
Wood River Health Services
Superior
American Mathematical
Society
Fellowship Health Resources, Inc. (FHR)
Hope Global, a division of NFA Corp.
KLR
Paul Masse Automotive Group
People’s Credit Union Providence Community Health Centers
Rhode Island Airport Corporation
The Original Bradford
Soap Works, Inc.
The StayFit Plan Town of Smithfield Tri-Mack Plastics Mfg. Corp.
UA Local 51 Plumbers & Pipefitters
WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care
West View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Outstanding
Crossroads Rhode Island Elite Physical Therapy Living In Fulfilling Environments (L.I.F.E.), Inc. MetLife
Rhode Island Housing The Groden Network
For more information about the Worksite Health Awards, winner profiles or event photos, please visit www.bcbsri. com/worksitehealth.