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New findings from a child obesity study support the Health Enhancement Systems All In worksite wellness challenge approach. It teaches families to cut back on soda, reduce screen time, and eat meals together, along with other healthy behaviors.

Shrewsbury, MA – September 19 - The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) today hosts the inaugural Wellness Conference for health promotion professionals and business leaders dedicated to promoting worksite wellness programs.

The gamification of health movement is picking up followers throughout the healthcare industry and corporate America. Wellness program managers can dramatically impact the health of employees with this new approach to population health management.

Together announced sponsorship of the Wellness Council, the first non-profit organization in Massachusetts that represents health promotion professionals and business leaders dedicated to promoting worksite wellness programs across the Commonwealth.

Health Enhancement Systems announces a partnership with MediFit Corporate Services, Inc. to deliver Health Enhancement Systems' industry-leading wellness campaigns as part of MediFit’s full-service fitness and wellness management services.

Health Enhancement Systems announces the 2012 Wellness Resources catalog, featuring solutions for healthier, happier employees, healthcare cost savings, and less stress for wellness coordinators.

Craig A. Lack was recently featured in Inc. Magazine as one of America’s PremierExperts®.

The battle to control the childhood obesity could benefit from targeted programs and funding to support and integrate worksite and school-based health promotion...

New findings from a child obesity study support the Health Enhancement Systems All In worksite wellness challenge approach. It teaches families to cut back on soda, reduce screen time, and eat meals together, along with other healthy behaviors.

A new study in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology underscores skills in the Health Enhancement Systems NutriSum: Healthy Weight for Life worksite wellness challenge, which teaches employees how to lose weight and keep it off.

The Park District Risk Management Agency (PDRMA) offers members innovative wellness services and promotes a shared responsibility for health, resulting in significant risk reduction, cost savings, and improved employee retention.

Shrewsbury, MA – September 19 - The Worksite Wellness Council of Massachusetts (WWCMA) today hosts the inaugural Wellness Conference for health promotion professionals and business leaders dedicated to promoting worksite wellness programs.

The gamification of health movement is picking up followers throughout the healthcare industry and corporate America. Wellness program managers can dramatically impact the health of employees with this new approach to population health management.

Together announced sponsorship of the Wellness Council, the first non-profit organization in Massachusetts that represents health promotion professionals and business leaders dedicated to promoting worksite wellness programs across the Commonwealth.

Children are naturally drawn toward gaming and other types of technology, creating an ideal opportunity to design interactive media tools to encourage physical activity and promote healthy eating habits.

Health Enhancement Systems announces a partnership with MediFit Corporate Services, Inc. to deliver Health Enhancement Systems' industry-leading wellness campaigns as part of MediFit’s full-service fitness and wellness management services.

Ron Jones, health and fitness expert, recently hit five Amazon.com best-seller lists, internationally, with the new book “The Fit Formula.”

A one-size-fits-all approach might work for Santa suits, but it doesn’t work for corporate wellness. Health Enhancement Systems offers fun, flexible online programs to help employees stay healthy during the holiday season and all year long.

Willow Wellness and Chiropractic Care of Doylestown is excited to introduce its newest service! Meghan Maguire, CTRS of Thrive Individualized Recreation Therapy will begin seeing clients for 1:1 sessions beginning in January 2012.

Health Enhancement Systems announces the 2012 Wellness Resources catalog, featuring solutions for healthier, happier employees, healthcare cost savings, and less stress for wellness coordinators.

Health Enhancement Systems announces their new 2-minute video for Get Fit on Route 66. Corporate wellness managers can preview this fun, nostalgic exercise program that gets participants moving from Michigan to California along America’s Highway.

Good news for health promotion managers looking to motivate employees to better fitness and well-being: Health Enhancement Systems, specializing in organizational wellness campaigns, has upgraded their website to make your job easier.

Green exercise — in the presence of nature — leads to surprising health benefits, according to "A Healthy Dose of Nature Is Good for Business: Promoting Green Exercise for Employee Well-Being," a new white paper from Health Enhancement Systems.

Relaxa and Posture Group are providing a range of backcare health promotion activities for all your staff starting from £249. This is support for Back Care Awareness Week running from the17th – 23rd October 2011.

Dimensions, a health and safety solutions provider for businesses, will host a Workplace Well-Being Seminar and Luncheon at the Mez Restaurant in Durham on Wednesday, June 29th.

To be effective in curtailing healthcare costs, employers must include families in corporate wellness initiatives. New employee wellness white paper: Promoting Wellness on the Home Front: The Business Case for Targeting Family Health and Well-Being.

Ron Jones, health and fitness expert, has recently signed a publishing deal with CelebrityPress, a leading business marketing and health book publishing company, along with other leading health and fitness experts to release "The Fit Formula."

Michaela Conley, CEO/Founder of HPCareer.Net, IDWellness and Health Promotion LIVE among other ventures was quoted in an article by Erin Albert "How to Prepare to Be Your Own Boss" on Enterpreneur.com

Relaxa has launched its 2011 health promotion calendar which includes all the national health awareness days and wellness initiatives and is accompanied by a complete range of services

Relaxa has launched its 2011 health promotion calendar which includes all the national health awareness days and wellness initiatives and is accompanied by a complete range of services that Relaxa can provide.

Honolulu-based wellness company brings its national Wellness Boot Camp to Chandler, Arizona.

Fitness and weight goals set by the Healthy People 2010 campaign have been missed and the evidence shows that America is moving in the wrong direction!

In a report in Business Review Canada, Donna Lommer, Vice President of Residential Services speaks on the wide range of services offered, along with how they are integrating lean business strategies & technological advancements to improve efficiency.

Group presents annual Leadership and Quality Impact Awards at its annual meeting to recognize exceptional programs for reducing chronic disease risk, improving quality of life for the chronically ill and enhancing health care quality and value.

Health Promotion Live's fall webinar schedule for 2010 reads like a who's who in the health promotion/ health and wellness fields. All webinars are FREE and most are eligible for CHES and ACSM continuing education credits for a small fee.

The Most Comprehensive Review of the Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong Published

Industry trade association for wellness, prevention and disease management stakeholders lauds work of NAIC to refine MLR formula and recognize health promotion activities under quality improvement definition.

Today the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) announced funding for six research projects through a cooperative agreement with the CDC National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD).

CHES ceus are available for most Lunch & Learn LIVE webinars offered through HealthPromotionLive.com. Visit our site for a listing of CHES eligible archived webinars and registration information for upcoming eligible live events.

Employers are becoming increasingly interested in implementing wellness programs in an effort to curb health care costs and improve productivity. Many do not consider the legal implications first, leading to potential trouble.

ACSM ceus are now available for most Lunch & Learn LIVE webinars offered through HealthPromotionLive.com. Visit our site for a listing of ACSM eligible archived webinars and registration information for upcoming eligible live events.

Track highlights the most effective strategies to engage people and improve health

The American Journal of Health Promotion announces HealthMedia, Inc. as the Theme Sponsor of its 20th annual Art and Science of Health Promotion Conference to be held March 15-19, 2010 at the Westin Hilton Head Island in South Carolina.

Dental health professionals recognize the need for public awareness on the nutrional factors influencing dental health. This task must be accomplished through a combined effort between the media, the food industry and dental health professionals.

To attract multi-tasking healthcare consumers, companies need engaging messages. During Creating a Multi-Channel Wellness Communication Strategy That Engage Employees, a May 21, 2008 webinar, experts present creative communication strategies.