When University Medicine Foundation, a medical practice employing about 200 physicians and 110 support staff, met recently with its representative from Health Advocate, the third-party administrator of its wellness program, the group was pleasantly surprised to learn that “no other client was as active as we were.” This, despite the fact that the firm’s wellness program was only a year old, said Tammy Lederer, University Medicine’s chief human resources officer. more

At Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc., employees have no excuse for skipping fresh fruit and vegetables. more

At Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., the results of the office wellness program can be seen at every morning staff meeting. more

Art Greenwood lost 30 pounds. more

At this year’s summer cookout, Sea Corp employees noticed how the company’s wellness program prompted many to make healthy food choices. more

If you need proof that workplace wellness programs are effective, just take a look at the numbers collected at Fellowship Health Resources Inc. more

Empowering workers to manage their own path to health and wellness is an avenue employers have begun to emphasize. more

It is not by chance that faculty and staff at Bryant University have been making healthier choices. In 2005, the Bryant Wellness Committee was formed. The following years brought national recognition from the Wellness Council of America with the kick-off of the successful “Healthy YOU at Bryant U” program. The school’s wellness platform aims to enhance awareness and promote behavioral changes, such as better eating habits and greater physical activity. more

For the people, by the people: The health programs offered at Ryan LLC in Providence, a leading global tax-services firm, aren’t just for workers, they’re designed by workers as well. more

At Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, staffers can apply for reimbursement checks for bicycle repairs, yoga lessons and health-club memberships. And soon, other workers in the state could be enjoying the same benefits, because the health-plan provider is advising clients to adopt a similar wellness program. more