Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois

 

 

May 31, 2013

Operator of BCBSIL Receives Gold Distinction with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles® Award

We are thrilled to announce that the operator of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois ― which also operates the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas Plans ― has been awarded the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH).
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The award recognizes the best workplace well-being programs for employees and their families. The main objectives of the award are to promote external and internal recognition of best practices and programs, provide opportunities for sharing, and comparing interventions, outcomes and success strategies. Award-winning programs are comprehensive, achieve strong levels of engagement, and improve health outcomes of employees and their families.

We achieved the award because our comprehensive health and wellness programs support our employees’ healthy lifestyle goals. Some of our practices and programs include:

  • Fitness centers complete with weights, cardio machines and group classes (yoga, Zumba)
  • Healthy meal options and nutrition guides in cafeterias
  • Smoking cessation program
  • Walking maps
  • Fitness campaigns like, “Sit for 60, Move for 2. Standing Up is Good for You.”
  • Chair adjustment guide
  • Exercise/Stretch at Your Desk guide

Our commitment to health and wellness has made a positive cultural and environmental change in our workforce.

NBGH’s website provides additional information about the Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles award.

 

 
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A Division of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company,
an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.